Weekly_Email 9-20-25

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Freshwater Fish

Cichlids & Dwarf Cichlids

• Electric Blue Acara – Hardy and colorful South American cichlid.

• Apistogramma agassizii “Double Red” – Dwarf cichlid with striking red fins.

• Apistogramma cacatuoides “Orange Flash” – Bright orange accents, easy to keep.

• Apistogramma trifasciata “Three Stripe” – Peaceful, striped dwarf cichlid.

• Redbreast Acara (Laetacara dorsigera) – Small, peaceful, with subtle coloration.

• Red Melon Discus – Solid red discus; best for advanced aquarists.

• Red Snakeskin Discus – Intricate patterned discus; thrives in stable water.

Catfish & Plecos

• Emerald Green Cory – Peaceful bottom dweller, great in groups.

• Violet Cory – Small, delicate corydoras for planted tanks.

• Otocinclus – Algae grazer, perfect for community setups.

• Galaxy Otocinclus – Rare oto variety with unique markings.

• Worm Line Peckoltia (L121/L135) – Striking patterned pleco.

• Tiger Pleco (L015) – Candy Stripe Pleco with bold markings.

• Tiger Panaque (L398) – Attractive patterned pleco, needs wood in diet.

Loaches & Gobies

• Reticulated Hillstream Loach – Active grazer; loves fast current.

• Galaxy Hillstream Loach – Spotted loach, thrives in oxygen-rich water.

Tetras & Barbs

• Diamond Head Neon Tetra – Classic schooling fish with sparkle.

• Ruby Tetra – Tiny, vivid red fish, great for nano setups.

• Marble Hatchetfish – Unique surface dweller; best in schools.

• Cherry Barb – Peaceful, colorful, easy beginner fish.

Rasboras & Danios

• Celestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora) – Popular nano fish with pearl spots.

• Emerald Dwarf Danio – Subtle shimmer; peaceful schooling species.

• Phoenix Rasbora – Tiny, fiery orange rasbora.

• Longfin Leopard Danio – Hardy danio with elegant fins.

• Celestial-Emerald Danio Hybrid – Unique coloration; active swimmer.

Livebearers

• Red Leopard Sailfin Molly – Hardy and colorful.

• Green Sailfin Molly – Large finned molly, very adaptable.

Rainbowfish & Oddballs

• Orange Boesemani Rainbow – Brilliant schooling rainbowfish.

• Forktail Blue Eye Rainbow – Small rainbowfish with yellow fins.

• Red Neon Rainbow – Bright red variety, stunning in planted tanks.

• Foersch’s Killi – Rare killifish; best in pairs.

• Gold Roseline Torpedo Shark – Striking showpiece schooling fish.

Bettas & Gouramis

• Half Moon Butterfly Betta – Vibrant male with flowing fins.

• Plakat Galaxy Koi Betta – Colorful koi-pattern betta.

• Plakat Leopard Marble Betta – Bold spotted plakat variety.

• Plakat Blue Mustard Betta – Blue with mustard yellow fins.

• Half Moon Blue Black Betta – Deep black-and-blue finned beauty.

• Honey Dwarf Gourami – Peaceful centerpiece fish.

Oddball Fish

• Orange Spot Eel – Unusual spiny eel; needs hiding spots.

• Sabanus Bumblebee Goby – Small striped goby; semi-brackish.

• Ornate Bichir – Primitive predator, requires larger aquariums.

Freshwater Inverts

• Blue Mystery Snail – Algae grazer, easy to keep.

• Gold Mystery Snail – Peaceful clean-up crew.

• Amano Shrimp – Excellent algae eaters.

• Black Galaxy Shrimp – Unique patterned shrimp.

• Red Galaxy Shrimp – Vivid red shrimp, requires stable water.

Easy – Low to Medium Light, No CO₂

• Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf – Hardy broad-leaf plant; thrives attached to wood or rock.

• Anubias Nana Golden – Compact plant with golden-green leaves; very low maintenance.

• Anubias Nana Petite – Tiny-leafed variety; great for nano tanks.

• Anubias Nana Petite on Lava Stone – Pre-mounted; perfect for instant aquascaping.

• Bacopa Monnieri – Beginner-friendly stem plant; grows steadily without CO₂.

• Cryptocoryne Wendtii Brown – Rosette plant with earthy tones; slow but reliable.

• Echinodorus Bleheri (Amazon Sword) – Classic centerpiece sword; thrives in basic setups.

• Egeria Densa – Fast-growing oxygenator; excellent for new tanks.

• Hydrocotyle Verticillata – Unique “lollipop” leaf stems; easy midground choice.

• Java Fern Narrow Decor – Hardy fern; thrives attached to wood or stone.

• Microsorum Pteropus Java Fern (Mat & Narrow) – Classic low-tech fern; very forgiving.

• Vallisneria Americana – Tall grass-like leaves; fast grower for backgrounds.

• Vallisneria Contortionist (Corkscrew) – Twisting leaves for a dynamic look.

Medium – Medium to High Light, CO₂ Suggested

• Bacopa Caroliniana Red – Turns reddish under stronger light; easy stem plant.

• Eusteralis Stellata – Feathery stems; brings vertical texture to aquascapes.

• Hygrophila Angustifolia Rubra – Slender, red-tipped stems; adds contrast.

• Limnophila Heterophylla – Tall, delicate-leaved stem; fast grower.

• Ludwigia Natans Super Red – Brilliant red stems; thrives under decent light.

• Staurogyne Repens – Compact carpeting plant; popular for aquascaping.

Advanced – Medium to High Light, CO₂ Required

• Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosaefolia' – Stunning deep red stems; needs CO₂.

• Bucephalandra Lamandau Purple (Tissue Culture) – Rare slow-grower with purple tones.

• Red Blade Bucephalandra – Unique buce with long narrow leaves; thrives under CO₂.

• Riccia Fluitans – Brilliant green moss-like floater; pearl effect under CO₂.

• Rotala Rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' – Vibrant orange-red coloration in strong light.

• Micranthemum Monte Carlo (Tissue Culture) – Popular carpeting plant; lush under CO₂.