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Corydoras concolor (Slate Corydoras)

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Dekeyseria pulcher (Butterfly Pleco)

Family: Loricariidae Distribution: Dekeyseria pulcher, sometimes known as Butterfly Pleco, occurs in the Canal Casiquiare basin, and the Upper Negro and Orinoco Rivers. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75 – 84F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Dekeyseria pulcher can reach up to 16 cm in length. This striped species, with its [...]

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Synodontis decora (Clown Squeaker)

Family: Mochokidae Distribution: Synodontis decora, sometimes known as Clown Squeaker, is a freshwater species found throughout the Congo River basin, with the exception of the Luapula and Luvua drainages; Pool Malebo, and the Ubangi and Kasai drainages. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 23°C – 27C (73 – 81F) Hardness: 4 – 25 dH Description: Synodontis [...]

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Corydoras panda (Panda Corydoras)

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Bagrichthys macracanthus (Black Lancer Catfish)

Family: Bagridae Distribution: Bagrichthys macracanthus, more commonly known as Black Lancer Catfish, is found in the Greater Sunda Island Rivers, Thailand, and in Indonesia. It mainly dwells in large, muddy rivers. PH: 5.5 – 7.0 Temperature: 24°C -28°C (75 – 82F) Hardness: 1 – 24 dH Description: This Black Lancer Catfish differs from Bagrichthys hypselopterus [...]

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Gyrinocheilus aymonieni (Chinese Algae Eater)

Family: Gyrinocheilidae Distribution: Despite their name, the Chinese algae eater is actually found in India and Thailand as well as China. They prefer medium to large lakes, rivers and flood plains with quick water. PH: 7.0 pH Temperature: 23 – 27 °C (73 – 81°F) Hardness: 15 gdH Description: A rather plain fish, the body [...]

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Farlowella acus (Twig Catfish / Whiptail Catfish)

Family: Loricariidae Distribution: The Twig Catfish is endemic to the Amazon Basin in Venezuela. It prefers shallow water – such as the shore – and places that consist of lots of driftwood or plants. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 pH Temperature: 24 – 26°C (70 – 77°F) Hardness: 5 – 12 dH Description: Somewhat of a [...]

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Trachelyopterus fisheri (Woodcat)

Family: Auchenipteridae Distribution: Trachelyopterus fisheri, commonly known as the Woodcat, is a freshwater species found in the Suico River basin, in South America . PH: 6.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 22°C – 32C (72 – 90F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Trachelyopterus fisheri can reach a maximum length of 28 cm in an aquarium. This [...]

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Synodontis nigriventris (Blotched Upside-down Catfish)

Family: Mochokidae Distribution: Synodontis nigriventris, commonly known as Blotched Upside-down Catfish, is a freshwater species found in the Congo River basin and the Kasai and Ubangi drainages, Africa. There are reports it has also been seen in Makaka, outside the Congo River basin. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 26C (72 – 79F) Hardness: [...]

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Synodontis multipunctatus (Cuckoo Catfish)

Family: Mochokidae Distribution: Synodontis multipunctatus, commonly known as Cuckoo Catfish, is a freshwater species endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa. It can be found at depths of up to 65 metres. PH: 8.0 – 9.0 Temperature: 21°C – 28C (70 – 82F) Hardness: 8 – 18 dH Description: Synodontis multipunctatus can reach a maximum length of [...]

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Sturisoma panamense (Royal Whiptail)

Family: Osphronemidae Distribution: Sturisoma panamense, sometimes known as Royal Whiptail, is a freshwater species found in the Pacific slope rivers of Panama, Ecuador and Columbia. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 20°C – 22C (72 – 77F) Hardness: 10 – 20 dH Description: Sturisoma panamense can reach a maximum length of around 26 cm, but is [...]

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Pseudomystus siamensis (Siamese Catfish / Bumblebee Catfish)

Family: Bagridae Distribution: Pseudomystus siamensis, better known as either the Siamese Catfish or the Bumblebee Catfish, is an Asian freshwater species found in the Chao Phraya and Mekong basins; it has been seen in the Malay Peninsula, Maeklong and Southeast Thailand river systems. This insect-feeding species is distributed in rivers and streams. PH: 6.0 [...]

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Pimelodus pictus (Pictus Catfish)

Family: Pimelodidae Distribution: Pimelodus pictus, or Pictus Catfish, is a species of catfish found in South America’s Amazon and Orinoco River basins. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 25°C (72 – 77F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Pimelodus pictus can reach up to 8 cm in length. This species has horizontal black and [...]

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Dianema urostriatum (Flagtail Catfish)

Family: Callichthyidae Distribution: Dianema urostriatum, or Flagtail Catfish, is a species of catfish found in South America’s Amazon River basin, in Brazil. It is mostly distributed in slow-moving creeks, tributaries, lakes and ponds. PH: 6.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77 – 84F) Hardness: 5 – 19 dH Description: Dianema urostriatum can reach up [...]

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Dasyloricaria filamentosa (Whiptail Catfish)

Family: Loricariidae Distribution: Dasyloricaria filamentosa, known commonly as Whiptail Catfish, is a freshwater species distributed in the Magdalena River basin, in South America, and possibly in the Catatumbo River. PH: 5.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75 – 84F) Hardness: 6 – 18 dH Description: Dasyloricaria filamentosa can reach an impressive maximum length of [...]

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Brochis splendens (Emerald Catfish)

Family: Callichthyidae Distribution: Brochis splendens, better known as the Emerald Catfish, is a species distributed mostly in sluggish, densely vegetated, muddy waters, in particular South America’s Amazon River basin. It has origins in the Rio Tocatins, the Iquitos region, and Rio Napo. PH: 5.5 – 8.0 Temperature: 22°C – 28°C (72 – 82F) Hardness: [...]

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Bagrichthys hypselopterus (Black Lancer Catfish)

Family: Bagridae Distribution: Bagrichthys hypselopterus, more commonly known as Black Lancer Catfish, is found in the main rivers of Sumatra and Borneo. It mainly dwells in deep waters with a swift current. PH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature: 23°C -28°C (74 – 84F) Hardness: 6 – 16 dH Description: The Black Lancer Catfish measures a sizeable [...]

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Corydoras haraldschultzi (Schultz’s Corydoras)

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Corydoras sterbai (Sterba’s Corydoras)

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Corydoras metae (Masked Corydoras or Bandit Corydoras)

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Corydoras melanistius (Bluespotted Corydoras)

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Corydoras trilineatus (Three-lined Corydoras)

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Corydoras schwartzi (Schwartz’s Corydoras)

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Corydoras julii (Leopard Corydoras)

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Corydoras paleatus (Peppered Corydoras)

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Corydoras punctatus (Spotfin Corydoras)

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Corydoras aeneus

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Corydoras melini (False Bandit Corydoras)

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Corydoras adolfoi (Adolfo’s Corydoras)

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Corydoras blochi (Spotback Corydoras)

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Corydoras Incolicana (White Fin Cory)

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Corydoras Species

Corydoras acrensis (Acre corydoras) Corydoras acutus (Blacktop corydoras) Corydoras adolfoi (Adolfo’s catfish) Corydoras aeneus (Bronze, Albino and Laser corydoras) Corydoras agassizii (Spotted corydoras) Corydoras albolineatus Corydoras amandajanea Corydoras amapaensis Corydoras ambiacus (Spotted corydoras) Corydoras amphibelus Corydoras approuaguensis Corydoras araguaiaensis Corydoras arcuatus (Skunk corydoras) Corydoras areio Corydoras atropersonatus Corydoras aurofrenatus Corydoras axelrodi (Pink corydoras) Corydoras baderi [...]

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Pterigoplychthys gibbiceps (Sail Fin Pleco)

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