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African Butterfly Cichlid

Anomalochromis thomasi

Other
7.5 cm Mostly Peaceful

A peaceful, colorful dwarf cichlid from West Africa. Unlike many cichlids, it is plant-safe and generally suitable for community tanks. It is famous in the hobby as an efficient biological control for pest snails.

Amazon Leaf Fish

Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Other
8 cm Peaceful

A master of camouflage that perfectly mimics a dead leaf drifting in the water. This species is an extreme ambush predator with a protruding jaw that can swallow prey up to 75% of its own size. It is a 'specialist' species because nearly all specimens require live food (small fish/shrimp) and refuse dry or frozen foods. Requires acidic, blackwater conditions and zero flow.

Empire Gudgeon

Hypseleotris compressa

Other
12 cm Mostly Peaceful

A remarkably adaptable and beautifully colored sleeper goby (not a true goby) native to Australia and New Guinea. They inhabit both pure freshwater streams and brackish estuaries. While generally peaceful and excellent community fish, they are micropredators that will happily consume dwarf shrimp and very small fry.

Scarlet Badis

Dario dario

Other
2 cm Mostly Peaceful

One of the smallest known aquarium fish, resembling a tiny jewel. Males display brilliant vertical red and iridescent blue stripes. While beautiful, they are known for being extremely picky eaters, often refusing dry foods and requiring live or frozen micro-foods (Daphnia, Baby Brine Shrimp). Males act like tiny Cichlids and will stake out territories.