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Angelfish

Angelfish - Pterophyllum scalare The Angelfish is a very popular cichlid from the Amazon basin that reaches a length of five inches and a height of eight inches. The distinctive shape of the body and fins adds variety to the community aquarium. The tank should be deep enough for the Angelfish to swim comfortably with its fins extended.

Black Molly

A Black Molly The Black Molly species is a hybrid, a cross between the Sailfin Molly and the Short-finned Molly. It's probably the hardiest of all the mollies, but good water quality is still essential. It does best when a teaspoon of salt is added for each gallon of water, but not all other fish can tolerate this much salt; check with your dealer before altering the salinity of a community tank.

Black Neon Tetra

A Black Neon Tetra The Black Neon Tetra is a peaceful species that does best in groups. It grows to 1.5 inches and can be kept with other tetras in a darkish tank with lots of plants. All tetras feel more secure and are more likely to swim in the open in well-planted tanks.

Dwarf Gouramis

Dwarf Gourami - Colisa Lalia The Dwarf Gourami grows to two inches and is well-suited to a community tank inhabited by other small, calm fish. This peaceful Indian species is available in several different color varieties. Its colors are most intense in a tank with bright lighting but dark aquascaping and lots of plants.

Guppy

Guppy - Poecilia Reticulata One of the most popular aquarium fish, the guppy is a live-bearer, meaning it does not lay eggs but produces live offspring. Although the wild form is occasionally seen in stores, most are selectively bred forms chosen for their color pattern or finnage. Males of the bred species can reach 1.5 inches, and females typically grow to about 2.5 inches.

Glowlight Tetra

Glowlight Tetra - Hemigrammus Erythrozonus A schooling fish, the Glowlight Tetra grows to about two inches and can be kept with other fish of similar size and temperament. Dark tank aquascaping shows off this species at its best. A water temperature in the 74º to 82º Fahrenheit range with a pH of 5.8 to 7.5 and moderately soft to mildly hard water are fine. This fish is not fussy about foods, taking flake and freeze-dried varieties.