{"title":"Fish","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"coral-beauty-angelfish-centropyge-bispinosa-saltwater","title":"Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coral Beauty Angelfish (\u003cem\u003eCentropyge bispinosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular and hardy dwarf angels in the hobby,\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped in a deep reddish-orange body washed with iridescent blue and purple barring that shifts color under reef lighting. Hardy, active, and full of personality, it is a great first marine angelfish for an established saltwater or reef aquarium. Round out the system with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 gallons or larger with plenty of mature live rock. Coral Beauties are natural grazers that graze algae and microfauna off established rockwork, so they do best in a seasoned tank with caves and ledges to claim as territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep parameters stable. Target 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.020 to 1.025, and dKH 8 to 12. Stable water and good algae growth matter more than raw tank size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae-heavy omnivore. Offer a varied menu of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003emarine seaweed and algae\u003c\/a\u003e, spirulina, angelfish preparations, and meaty foods like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003emysis\u003c\/a\u003e and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts 2 to 3 times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but territorial, and best kept one dwarf angel per tank. Add it after calmer fish are settled and give it enough rockwork to break up sightlines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef safe with caution. The Coral Beauty is one of the more reef-trustworthy dwarf angels and usually ignores SPS, but it can nip at LPS, soft coral polyps, and clam mantles. Keeping it well-fed lowers the risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCoral Beauty Angelfish (Twospined Angelfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentropyge bispinosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAround 4 inches (10 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e70 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore (algae-heavy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWith caution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eKeep just one dwarf angel per tank and avoid pairing the Coral Beauty with other angels. It mixes well with peaceful to moderately bold reef fish that use different zones of the aquarium. Good companions we carry include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eWyoming White Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-firefish-goby-nemateleotris-decora-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Firefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-saltwater\"\u003eNeon Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater\"\u003eTomini Tang\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eMexican Turbo Snails\u003c\/a\u003e and other reef-safe cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eUse caution with prized LPS, soft corals, and clams, and avoid very timid tankmates that could be out-competed at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-angelixir-250ml-amino-acid-food-soak\"\u003eBrightwell AngeLixir\u003c\/a\u003e amino-acid soak, formulated for marine angels and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Food Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e for daily algae grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for meaty protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brs-spirulina-powder\"\u003eSpirulina Powder\u003c\/a\u003e to boost color and add greens to homemade blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003emarine fish nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Coral Beauty reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReef safe with caution. It is one of the more reef-trustworthy dwarf angels and usually leaves SPS alone, but it may nip at LPS, soft coral polyps, and clam mantles. Keeping it well-fed lowers the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Coral Beauty is one of the hardiest and most forgiving marine angelfish, which makes it a popular first dwarf angel for an established saltwater tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two dwarf angels together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend one dwarf angel per tank unless the system is very large. Coral Beauties are territorial toward other angels and usually do best as the only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn algae-heavy omnivore diet: marine seaweed, spirulina, angelfish preparations, plus mysis and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts 2 to 3 times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070927941851,"sku":"48070927941851","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg-66118-coral-beauty-angelfish.jpg?v=1767208701"},{"product_id":"pajama-cardinalfish-sphaeramia-nematoptera-saltwater","title":"Pajama Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePajama Cardinalfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSphaeramia nematoptera\u003c\/em\u003e) looks like three different fish stitched together and somehow works: a yellow face with a huge red eye, a hard black bar across the middle, and a rear half scattered with rust-red polka dots on silver. It hovers rather than swims, moves slowly and deliberately, and is one of the calmest fish you can put in a reef. It is also one of the very few marine fish that genuinely does better in a group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a beginner reef it is close to ideal: hardy, undemanding, cheap enough to buy several, completely coral safe, and small enough for a 30 gallon. The one thing to understand before you buy is how slowly it eats, which is covered below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons and up for a small group. They barely swim, so rockwork and open hovering space matter more than length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a group:\u003c\/strong\u003e three or more, added at the same time. They shoal naturally and a lone Pajama tends to hide. Groups spread out during the day and cluster together at night, which is half the appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding, the important part:\u003c\/strong\u003e they are slow, deliberate feeders and will lose out to fast, greedy tankmates. Target feed with frozen mysis and enriched brine, and make sure food reaches them rather than being inhaled at the surface. This is the single most common reason a Pajama fails in an otherwise fine tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful to the point of passive. They will not bother anything, including corals, clams, or ornamental shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.020 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4. Hardy and forgiving of ordinary reef conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting and flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e they prefer moderate light and calm areas. Give them a low-flow pocket in the rockwork to hover in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e mouthbrooders. The male carries the eggs in his mouth and will not eat while brooding. They spawn readily in a settled tank, which makes them a good first project for anyone wanting to try marine breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePajama Cardinalfish, Spotted Cardinalfish, Coral Cardinalfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSphaeramia nematoptera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eApogonidae (cardinalfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep in groups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, three or more added together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore, slow deliberate feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMale mouthbrooder, spawns in the aquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal alongside other calm reef fish: clownfish such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eWyoming White\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003efirefish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bluestripe-neon-goby-elacatinus-oceanops-saltwater\"\u003eneon gobies\u003c\/a\u003e, and its cousins the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinalfish-pterapogon-kauderni-saltwater\"\u003eBanggai Cardinalfish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/longspine-cardinal-pristiapogon-kallopterus-saltwater\"\u003eLongspine Cardinal\u003c\/a\u003e. Safe with every invert and coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real risk is not aggression, it is competition. Avoid fast, food-motivated tankmates like larger wrasses, aggressive damsels, and anthias that will clear the water column before a Pajama has decided to move. Also skip anything big enough to eat a three-inch fish: lionfish, groupers, large hawkfish, and triggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, the staple they take most reliably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pe-pellets-saltwater-1mm-2oz\"\u003ePiscine Energetics 1 mm Saltwater Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e once they are settled on prepared food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-tigriopus-copepods-live-reef-pods\"\u003eLive Tigriopus Copepods\u003c\/a\u003e to coax a shy new arrival into feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection for tankmates and reef supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree or more, bought at once. They are shoaling fish and a single one usually hides in the rockwork instead of hovering out front where you can enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMine is not eating. What now?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmost always competition rather than illness. Target feed with frozen mysis using a turkey baster, feed after lights dim when the faster fish settle, and try live copepods to trigger interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely. It will not touch corals, clams, or ornamental shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it hardly moving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is normal. Pajamas hover in place for long stretches and become more active at dawn and dusk. Sluggishness is their personality, not a health problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I breed them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuite possibly. Males brood eggs in their mouth and pairs spawn readily in a settled tank. Rearing the fry takes live food and a separate tank, but getting them to spawn is the easy part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070931906779,"sku":"48070931906779","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/20c6a824-2a5e-4558-94bb-47d49602450e.png?v=1785931064"},{"product_id":"true-percula-clownfish-amphiprion-percula-saltwater","title":"True Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Percula Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/em\u003e) is the original Nemo, and the one most people picture when they think of a clownfish. It wears the same orange, white, and black pattern as its Ocellaris cousin, but the black outlines around each white bar are far bolder, and the orange runs deeper and richer. Peaceful, fully reef safe, and famously long lived, it is one of the best first fish for a marine tank. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the perfect reef around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger for a single fish or a bonded pair. Perculas stay small and claim one corner of the tank rather than roaming the whole system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74 to 78°F, pH 8.0 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.026, dKH 8 to 12. Stability matters far more than hitting an exact number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e open swimming space with rockwork or a host to shelter against. A lid is smart insurance while a new fish settles in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e eager omnivore. Feed once or twice daily on a quality marine pellet plus frozen foods such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e and brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e clownfish are protandrous hermaphrodites, meaning every fish starts male. Put two together and the larger, more dominant one becomes the female of a bonded pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosting:\u003c\/strong\u003e an anemone is optional. In the wild Perculas favor \u003cem\u003eHeteractis magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStichodactyla gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e; in a home reef a bubble tip anemone is the practical, far easier host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eRoughly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.5 to 2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStarting a pair, or adding a second clown to an established single. Still young enough to settle in easily alongside another.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXL Select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2.5 to 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA hand-picked showpiece with full adult color. Ideal as the female of a future pair, or as a single centerpiece clown.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;\"\u003ePairing tip: if you want two, take one Medium and one XL Select. The size gap lets them sort out their roles quickly with much less squabbling than two evenly matched fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTrue Percula Clownfish, Percula Clownfish, Clown Anemonefish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e74 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 to 20+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGreat Barrier Reef, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue Perculas are model citizens in a peaceful community or reef tank. Excellent tank mates include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003eFirefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/royal-gramma-gramma-loreto-saltwater\"\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pajama-cardinalfish-sphaeramia-nematoptera-saltwater\"\u003ePajama Cardinalfish\u003c\/a\u003e, and cleanup crew inverts like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep one clownfish species per tank. Mixing species, or adding a third clown to an established pair, almost always ends in bullying. A settled pair will happily adopt a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/snowflake-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003ebubble tip anemone\u003c\/a\u003e if you offer one, but they are perfectly content without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e frozen food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-peewee-1-5mm-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Marine PeeWee Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-grazing-pellets-saltwater-fish-food\"\u003eVitalis Marine Grazing Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/snowflake-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eSnowflake Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e host options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/helloreef-clownfish-anemone-aquarium-kit\"\u003eHELLOREEF Clownfish \u0026amp; Anemone Aquarium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for a first clownfish setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a True Percula and an Ocellaris?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook at the black. A True Percula has thick black borders framing every white bar, sometimes so heavy the orange looks like it is outlined in ink. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eOcellaris\u003c\/a\u003e has thin black pinstripes instead. Perculas also carry 10 dorsal spines to the Ocellaris count of 11, and stay a touch smaller. Care is identical, so pick whichever look you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes my clownfish need an anemone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Perculas live full, healthy lives without one, and most captive-bred clowns never see an anemone. If you want the full Nemo picture, wait until your tank is mature and stable, then try a bubble tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and a pair is the nicest way to keep them. Add both at the same time, ideally with a size difference, and they will settle the female and male roles themselves. Do not add a third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely. A Percula will not touch corals or invertebrates. A hosting clown may wallow in a soft coral or a torch, which can irritate the coral but causes no lasting harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48965127012571,"sku":"48070932824283","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL Select","offer_id":48965127045339,"sku":"FCLPE630AA-7","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/b66f654b-3336-4b8a-8f24-feb2ee249cd0.png?v=1787300146"},{"product_id":"three-stripe-damselfish-dascyllus-aruanus-saltwater","title":"Three Stripe Damselfish (Dascyllus aruanus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Stripe Damselfish (\u003cem\u003eDascyllus aruanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bold, hardy little fish wrapped in crisp black-and-white bars,\u003c\/strong\u003e sometimes called the Humbug Damsel. It is one of the toughest and most affordable saltwater fish, full of personality and always out in the open. Build out the rest of the system with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons or larger with plenty of live rock. These damsels claim a patch of rockwork as territory and dart back to it for shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep parameters stable. Target 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.020 to 1.025, and dKH 8 to 12. This is one of the most forgiving marine fish you can keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy-to-feed omnivore. Offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003emarine flake\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003emysis\u003c\/a\u003e, and brine shrimp 1 to 2 times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive and territorial, especially as it matures. Add it last so it cannot bully newcomers, and give it a large tank with broken sightlines if you plan to keep more than one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef safe. It will not bother corals or invertebrates, making it a great splash of contrast in a reef tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eThree Stripe Damselfish (Humbug Damsel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDascyllus aruanus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAround 3 inches (8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThree Stripe Damsels are reef safe but feisty, so pair them with other robust fish that can hold their own rather than shy, slow-moving tankmates. Good companions we carry include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bicolor-dottyback-pictichromis-paccagnellae-saltwater\"\u003eBicolor Dottyback\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-saltwater\"\u003eNeon Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater\"\u003eTomini Tang\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/midas-blenny-ecsenius-midas-saltwater-reef-safe\"\u003eMidas Blenny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lawnmower-blenny-salarias-fasciatus-saltwater\"\u003eLawnmower Blenny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAdd the damsel last so it cannot establish a territory before other fish settle in, and avoid very timid species like firefish in smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e for daily staple feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for protein and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003emarine fish nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Three Stripe Damsel reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is fully reef safe and will not nip corals or bother invertebrates, so it is a great fit for any reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Damsels are among the hardiest and most affordable saltwater fish, which makes them a popular first marine fish. Just be aware they can get territorial as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can in a larger tank with plenty of rockwork to break up sightlines, but they will form a pecking order. In smaller tanks, keep just one to avoid bullying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn easy omnivore diet of marine flake, mysis, and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts 1 to 2 times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070949306587,"sku":"48070949306587","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_b11895ee-6388-4bdf-b607-1f5ffb5578e1.jpg?v=1770406678"},{"product_id":"magenta-dottyback-medium","title":"Magenta Dottyback - Medium","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not ship fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eThe Magenta Dottyback is a bold little reef fish with a neon purple pink look that pops under blue lighting. They are hardy once settled in, great at patrolling rockwork, and full of personality. Like most dottybacks, they can be territorial, so tankmate choice matters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eBest fit is a stable saltwater system with plenty of hiding spots and caves. If you want a small fish that stays active and adds serious color, this one is a fun pick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament note\u003c\/strong\u003e Dottybacks can be spicy. We recommend avoiding very small shy fish and adding this fish after more peaceful tankmates are established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eMagenta Dottyback Medium\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eMagenta Dottyback\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003ePseudochromis porphyreus\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eGenerally reef safe\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eSemi aggressive to aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eMeaty foods like frozen mysis, brine, and quality pellets\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003e30 gallons and up\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eAbout 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eIn Stock or Restockable\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFulfillment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%;\"\u003eIn store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this fish go in a community reef tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes, yes. It depends on tank size, rockwork, and tankmates. Avoid pairing with very small timid fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it bother shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can. Larger cleaner shrimp are usually safer than tiny decorative shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does medium mean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium is a size grade. Actual size can vary slightly by shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070950453467,"sku":"48070950453467","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/dottyback.png?v=1773928302"},{"product_id":"ruby-red-dragonet-synchiropus-sycorax-saltwater","title":"Ruby Red Dragonet (Synchiropus sycorax)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruby Red Dragonet (\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus sycorax\u003c\/em\u003e) is a jewel of a reef fish,\u003c\/strong\u003e with a deep ruby-red body, mottled white speckling, and bright yellow pelvic fins edged in black. Peaceful and completely reef safe, it spends its day hopping and scooting across the rockwork hunting tiny prey. This is a specialist eater best suited to a mature, established reef. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished tank required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in a mature reef of at least 6 months old with plenty of live rock and sand. A healthy resident population of copepods and amphipods is what keeps this fish thriving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger for a single fish, or 40 gallons or more for a pair. Provide rockwork and open sand for grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight-fitting lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragonets are known to jump and \"scoot\" through small gaps around tubes and cords. A secure, tightly fitting lid is strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep parameters stable. Target 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.020 to 1.025, and dKH 8 to 12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore that grazes on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003elive copepods\u003c\/a\u003e and amphipods all day. Keep the pod population topped up, and supplement with finely chopped \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003emysis\u003c\/a\u003e and enriched brine shrimp. Many specimens learn to accept prepared foods over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRuby Red Dragonet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynchiropus sycorax\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAround 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons (mature reef)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore (copepods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe Ruby Red Dragonet is one of the most peaceful reef fish in the hobby and gets along with nearly everyone. Pair it with other calm, non-aggressive fish that will not out-compete it for food. Good companions we carry include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eWyoming White Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinal-pterapogon-kaudernii-saltwater-reef\"\u003eBanggai Cardinal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-firefish-goby-nemateleotris-decora-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Firefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eKeep just one dragonet per tank unless the system is large and pod-rich, and avoid mandarins or other dragonets that compete for the same food. Skip aggressive or fast-feeding fish that would beat it to every meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003eBulldawg Copepod Mix\u003c\/a\u003e live marine pods to seed and maintain the population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reef-nutrition-tigger-feast-live-tigriopus-copepods\"\u003eReef Nutrition Tigger Feast\u003c\/a\u003e live Tigriopus copepods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eAdaptive Reef Copepod Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e to culture pods in your sump or refugium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for supplemental feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003emarine fish nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ruby Red Dragonet reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, completely. It will not harm corals, clams, or invertebrates, making it a perfect jewel for a peaceful reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a copepod and amphipod specialist. A mature tank with a strong pod population is the key to long-term success. Supplement with live copepods and finely chopped mysis, and many will eventually take prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a lid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dragonets jump and scoot, so a secure, tightly fitting lid is strongly recommended to keep it safely in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best for hobbyists with an established reef. The fish itself is hardy and peaceful, but it depends on a mature tank with a healthy copepod population to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070956286171,"sku":"1154077","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/DSC6286_1024x1024_JPG.webp?v=1767876728"},{"product_id":"yellow-clown-goby-gobiodon-okinawae-saltwater","title":"Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ECEFF1;border-left:4px solid #37474F;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComing soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are on their way to the store. The listing is live so you can read up now, and they will be available to order once they arrive and clear quarantine.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Clown Goby\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGobiodon okinawae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a thumbnail-sized wedge of pure canary yellow that spends its whole life perched on coral, watching the tank. It maxes out around an inch and a half, needs almost no swimming room, and has more personality per cubic inch than anything else in a nano reef. Rather than cruise the water column it hops from branch to branch and settles, propped on its pectoral fins, which is exactly the behaviour that makes it such a photogenic little fish. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is peaceful, hardy once eating, and one of the very few reef fish genuinely suited to a 10 gallon tank. It is also a natural in a group: add several at once and they will divide up the rockwork rather than fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons and up. This is a true nano fish. Branching coral or rockwork to perch on matters far more than swimming space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e carnivore, and small. Frozen mysis, enriched brine, copepods, and finely crushed pellet. Feed at least twice a day, since a fish this size has no reserves. New arrivals sometimes need live or frozen food before they take dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful with everything except its own kind in a small tank. One per nano, or a group of three or more added together in a larger system so no single fish gets singled out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e clown gobies love to perch on SPS, and they will occasionally nip \u003cem\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e polyps or lay eggs on a branch, causing tissue recession where they sit. Harmless in a soft coral or LPS tank, worth knowing in an SPS-heavy one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.020 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4. Standard reef parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid required:\u003c\/strong\u003e small gobies jump, and a nano tank has a short distance to the rim. Cover the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic mucus:\u003c\/strong\u003e clown gobies secrete a bitter skin toxin that makes predators spit them out. It is a defence, not a hazard to you or the tank, and it is why larger fish tend to leave them alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYellow Clown Goby, Okinawa Goby, Yellow Coral Goby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGobiodon okinawae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, with caution around SPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore, small frequent feedings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for a peaceful nano or mixed reef: clownfish, firefish, cardinalfish, other small gobies, blennies, and dottybacks like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani-saltwater\"\u003eOrchid Dottyback\u003c\/a\u003e. It ignores inverts entirely, so shrimp, snails, and crabs are all fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid anything with a mouth big enough to try: hawkfish, larger wrasses, groupers, lionfish, and triggers. The skin toxin discourages most predators, but it is not worth testing with a fish this small. Also give a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/citron-clown-goby-gobiodon-citrinus-saltwater\"\u003eCitron Clown Goby\u003c\/a\u003e its own perch if you keep both, since same-genus gobies squabble over territory in tight quarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, the staple for small carnivorous reef fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-tigriopus-copepods-live-reef-pods\"\u003eLive Tigriopus Copepods\u003c\/a\u003e to tempt a new arrival that is not eating yet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pe-pellets-saltwater-1mm-2oz\"\u003ePiscine Energetics 1 mm Saltwater Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for a dry daily food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will these be available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are on order and heading our way. Everything we bring in goes through quarantine before it hits the sales floor, so the listing will switch to in stock once they are cleared. Ask in store for the latest timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it damage my SPS corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes. Clown gobies perch on \u003cem\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e and can cause small patches of tissue recession where they sit or lay eggs. It is cosmetic rather than fatal, but if you run a high-end SPS tank it is a real consideration. In soft coral and LPS tanks there is no issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in a larger tank, added at the same time. Three or more spread the aggression out. In a 10 gallon, keep one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not eating. What do I do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with live copepods or frozen mysis rather than pellet. Most clown gobies switch to prepared food within a week once they settle. Feed small amounts twice daily; a fish this size cannot go long without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for a 10 gallon nano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the best options there is. Tiny, peaceful, stationary, and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070957400283,"sku":"48070957400283","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/b94c6658-57d8-4fb4-bedd-51486f14ef58.png?v=1785747404"},{"product_id":"firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater","title":"Firefish Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Firefish Goby (\u003cem\u003eNemateleotris magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the all-time great beginner saltwater fish: a pearly white dartfish that fades into a blazing orange-red tail, hovering in the current like a little flame. It is peaceful, completely reef safe, and hardy, with one famous quirk: it is a world-class jumper, so a tight lid is not optional. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e while you are here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive a firefish a bolt-hole and a lid and it practically keeps itself. It hovers in open water facing the flow, then darts to its burrow the instant anything startles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger. Nano-friendly, but it appreciates open water column to hover in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-negotiable. Firefish jump when startled, especially in their first weeks. A tight-fitting lid or mesh screen is the single most important piece of firefish care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide rockwork with at least one small cave or crevice it can claim. It sleeps and hides in the same hole every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.025. Standard stable reef conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A carnivore that feeds in the water column. Mysis, brine shrimp, and small pellets, fed once or twice daily. It rarely picks food off the bottom, so feed into the flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFirefish Goby, Fire Dartfish, Magnificent Dartfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNemateleotris magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful; keep singly or as a bonded pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, completely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin. Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons, with a tight lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity \/ pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025 \/ pH 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore (mysis, brine, small pellets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific reef slopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirefish are model citizens with clownfish, gobies, blennies, cardinals, small wrasses, and every reef-safe invertebrate. The one rule is about their own kind: keep a single firefish, or a true bonded pair. Two random firefish in the same tank will fight over the best burrow, and the loser gets bullied. Skip aggressive tankmates like dottybacks and large angry damsels, which out-compete this polite feeder, and anything big enough to eat a 3 inch fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/af-liquid-mysis-250ml\"\u003eAquaforest AF Liquid Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e, an easy water-column food it loves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-big-fella-pellets-saltwater-fish-food\"\u003eXtreme Marine pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for a dry staple once it settles in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nutramar-tigrio-live-copepods-4oz-saltwater-reef-food\"\u003eNutramar Tigrio Live Copepods\u003c\/a\u003e to tempt a shy new arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I really need a lid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is the most important thing about firefish. They launch like missiles when startled, most often at night or when a new fish is added. A tight lid or mesh screen prevents nearly all firefish losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two firefish together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly as a true bonded pair. Two unpaired firefish will fight over territory. One per tank is the safe rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely. It ignores corals, clams, shrimp, and snails. It is one of the safest fish you can add to a full reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it hiding all the time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew firefish are shy for the first week or two. Give it a quiet tank, keep the lights a little dimmer, and feed consistently. Once it learns its burrow is safe, it will hover in the open all day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070957433051,"sku":"1185197-D8","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_36ffd310-4bc9-4fe7-808a-2e37b589cdf9.jpg?v=1773322623"},{"product_id":"convict-tang-acanthurus-triostegus-saltwater","title":"Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eConvict Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus triostegus\u003c\/em\u003e), known in Hawaii as the Manini, is the surgeonfish you buy to solve an algae problem. Six crisp black bars on a pale silver-white body, a small black smudge at the tail base, and a mouth that works over rock all day long. It is one of the most effective hair algae grazers in the hobby and one of the very few tangs that naturally shoals, so a group of them moving across the rockwork together is a genuinely different look from the usual single showpiece tang. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the widest-ranging surgeonfish in the world, found across the entire Indo-Pacific and into the eastern Pacific, which is part of why it adapts to aquarium life as readily as it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 gallons and up, with a long footprint. This is an active, constantly moving grazer, and horizontal swimming distance matters more than volume. Do not try it in a standard 55.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished tank required:\u003c\/strong\u003e it wants a mature system with live rock that actually grows algae. A brand new tank cannot feed it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbivore, and a hungry one. Dried seaweed on a clip daily or near daily, plus a quality marine pellet and frozen mysis for protein. Grazing supplements the diet, it does not replace it. An underfed tang loses condition fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful toward non-tangs and safe in a community reef. The friction is with other surgeonfish. It will harass, and be harassed by, other tang species in anything short of a very large system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping a group:\u003c\/strong\u003e unusually for a tang, you can. Add three or more at the same time so no individual gets singled out. Adding a second Convict later to an established one usually goes badly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.020 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4. Strong flow and good oxygenation, and stay on top of nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIch awareness:\u003c\/strong\u003e surgeonfish are more prone to marine ich than most reef fish. Stable temperature, low stress, and heavy feeding are the defence. Everything we sell goes through our in-store quarantine first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e a startled tang can and will jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eConvict Tang, Convict Surgeonfish, Manini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus triostegus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAcanthuridae (surgeonfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific and eastern Pacific, the widest-ranging surgeonfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful with non-tangs, territorial with other surgeonfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 to 8 inches in the aquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore, strong hair algae grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoaling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, in groups added together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with clownfish, wrasses, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, dottybacks, and angelfish, and completely safe with corals and inverts. It will ignore your cleanup crew and your ornamental shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thing to plan around is other tangs. If you already keep a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scopas-tang-zebrasoma-scopas-saltwater\"\u003eScopas Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/flame-fin-tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater\"\u003eFlame Fin Tomini Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, or any other surgeonfish, expect some sorting out, and give them a big enough tank to do it in. Introducing all your tangs at once, or rearranging rockwork when you add one, takes most of the heat out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried seaweed sheets on a feeding clip, the daily staple for any tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for protein a few times a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pe-pellets-saltwater-1mm-2oz\"\u003ePiscine Energetics Saltwater Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e as a dry daily food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection for tankmates and reef supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really clear hair algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the best grazers you can buy for the job. Give it an established tank with algae to work on and it will graze constantly. Keep feeding it seaweed anyway, because once the algae is gone there is nothing left to live on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, which is unusual for a tang. Add three or more at the same time. Convicts shoal naturally in the wild. What does not work is adding a second one months later to an established fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It grazes rock and leaves corals, clams, and inverts alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it get along with my Yellow Tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProbably, in a large tank, with some early chasing. Tang-on-tang aggression is about body shape and territory, so the more room and the more rockwork you have, the smoother it goes. In a 75 gallon with an established tang already in residence, we would not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually 5 to 8 inches in an aquarium. Wild fish reach closer to 10, but home tanks rarely push them that far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070960742619,"sku":"FTACO450AA-4","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/convict.png?v=1785768250"},{"product_id":"powder-brown-tang-acanthurus-japonicus-saltwater","title":"Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePowder Brown Tang\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the best looking of the brown surgeonfish and the easiest of the group to keep. A warm tan body carries a clean white mask across the cheek, a bright orange streak runs the length of the rear dorsal fin, and the whole outline is traced in yellow and white, finishing in a crisp white-edged tail. It is an active, constantly grazing reef fish that earns its keep on algae. Reef safe with corals and inverts, but it needs real swimming room and a serious commitment to greens. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to round out the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F9A825;padding:10px 14px;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantine this fish before it goes in your display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder tangs are notorious ich magnets, and this is the single most common way people lose one. Run it through a proper quarantine period in its own tank, watch it eat, and only then move it into the reef. Skipping that step with an \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e is a gamble that does not usually pay off.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eRoughly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.5 to 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAdapts fastest, but the least margin for error. Needs food available constantly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2.5 to 3.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eThe sweet spot. Sturdy enough to handle the move, young enough to settle easily.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3.5 to 4.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFull color and confidence. Good choice for a tank that already has fish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4.5 to 5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSubstantial fish. Wants a large system and will hold its own territory.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eX-Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.5 in and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNear adult. Takes longer to settle into a new tank and needs the most space.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eSizes are approximate and stock rotates. If a size shows as unavailable, ask us when the next one is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 gallons or larger. This is not a fish that can be talked into a smaller box. Adults reach eight inches and swim continuously, so length matters more than volume on paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.026. Tangs are sensitive to swings, so steady beats perfect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbivore first. Offer dried seaweed on a clip every day or close to it, backed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-grazing-pellets-saltwater-fish-food\"\u003emarine grazing pellets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-spirulina-flake-food\"\u003espirulina flake\u003c\/a\u003e. Meaty food a couple of times a week is fine as a supplement, never as the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderfeeding shows.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tang kept on a thin, meat-heavy diet gets hollow behind the eyes and can develop head and lateral line erosion. Plenty of greens plus good water quality is the prevention, and it is much easier than the cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow and oxygen:\u003c\/strong\u003e they come from surge zones. Strong flow and good surface agitation suit them well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e open water down the middle with rockwork it can graze and a crevice to wedge into at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle with care:\u003c\/strong\u003e the scalpel at the base of the tail is sharp and will slice a net. Use a container rather than a net when you move it, for your sake and its.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthurus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePowder Brown Tang, Japan Surgeonfish, White-faced Surgeonfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, territorial toward other tangs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e125 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWestern Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, southern Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine with most non-tang fish and completely safe with corals and inverts. Good company includes the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eOcellaris Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinalfish-pterapogon-kauderni-saltwater\"\u003eBanggai Cardinalfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/royal-gramma-gramma-loreto-saltwater\"\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/a\u003e, and cleanup crew inverts like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trouble is other tangs, especially anything with a similar body shape or another \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e. One tang per tank is the safe rule unless the system is very large and everyone goes in at once. Adding a second tang later, to an established one, is how fights start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing the surgeonfish? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/powder-blue-tang-acanthurus-leucosternon-saltwater\"\u003ePowder Blue Tang\u003c\/a\u003e is the close relative and the showier fish, though a good deal more demanding. For a smaller, gentler option try the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/flame-fin-tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater\"\u003eFlame Fin Tomini Tang\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mimic-eibli-tang-acanthurus-pyroferus-saltwater\"\u003eMimic Eibli Tang\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the hardiest starting point of the group, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scopas-tang-zebrasoma-scopas-saltwater\"\u003eScopas Tang\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Food Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e daily grazing sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-three-weed-blend-30g-seaweed-tangs\"\u003eRod's Food Three Weed Blend\u003c\/a\u003e for variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-grazing-pellets-saltwater-fish-food\"\u003eVitalis Marine Grazing Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/two-little-fishies-veggiemag-magnetic-seaweed-clip\"\u003eTwo Little Fishies VeggieMag\u003c\/a\u003e magnetic seaweed clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-universal-grazing-station-feeder\"\u003eVitalis Universal Grazing Station\u003c\/a\u003e for continuous feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/saltwater-refractometer-hard-case-atc-salinity-tester\"\u003eSaltwater Refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e for accurate salinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a Gold Rim or Whitecheek Tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and the difference matters. The Gold Rim or Whitecheek Tang is \u003cem\u003eAcanthurus nigricans\u003c\/em\u003e, a related fish with a much worse survival record in aquariums. Ours is \u003cem\u003eA. japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e, the hardier of the pair. Tell them apart by the face: on \u003cem\u003ejaponicus\u003c\/em\u003e the white cheek patch runs from under the eye all the way down to the mouth, and the rear dorsal fin carries a bold orange streak. On \u003cem\u003enigricans\u003c\/em\u003e the white patch is a smaller oval that stops short of the mouth. Shops mix the two names up constantly, so check the fish, not the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I really need 125 gallons?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an adult, yes. They grow to eight inches and cruise all day, and a cramped tang gets stressed, then aggressive, then sick. A small one can start in something smaller, but only if the bigger tank is genuinely coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep it with my other tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly in a large system, and ideally by adding both at the same time. Two tangs of similar shape in a modest tank will fight, and this species is territorial with its own kind in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is everyone so worried about ich with these?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowder tangs carry very little natural resistance and are frequently stressed by collection and shipping, which is exactly when ich takes hold. That is why quarantine before the display tank is not optional advice with this fish. Once it is settled, eating well, and living in stable water, it is a durable long-term reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it eat my corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It grazes algae off rock and glass and leaves corals and inverts alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48588201132251,"sku":"1315337","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48588201165019,"sku":"1315338","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium-Large","offer_id":48588201197787,"sku":"1315339","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48588201230555,"sku":"1315340","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":48588201263323,"sku":"1315341","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/55be3e58-c194-479b-9408-96b40ee2512f.png?v=1787699411"},{"product_id":"purple-tang-zebrasoma-xanthurum-saltwater","title":"Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Tang (\u003cem\u003eZebrasoma xanthurum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most eye-catching reef fish in the hobby, dressed in a deep electric blue-purple body set off by a brilliant yellow tail and yellow flashes on the pectoral fins. Hailing from the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, it is an active, hardy grazer that spends its day picking film and hair algae off rock. This is an intermediate-level, semi-aggressive fish that does best as the only tang in most home reefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing it with the right cleanup crew and tank mates makes a huge difference. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to round out a reef-safe community around your new tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTangs are strong, constant swimmers that need open water and pristine conditions to thrive and hold their color. Give your Purple Tang plenty of swimming room, plenty of grazing surface, and a steady supply of marine vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 gallons or larger. This is an active fish that cruises the whole tank, so length and swimming room matter more than height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily herbivore. Offer dried marine seaweed (nori) clipped in the tank several times a week, plus a quality herbivore pellet or flake. Round out the diet with occasional meaty foods like mysis for protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep parameters stable with strong flow and high oxygen. Tangs are sensitive to swings in nitrate and alkalinity, so consistent water changes pay off in brighter color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive, especially toward other tangs and fish of similar shape. Add it last, and keep only one \u003cem\u003eZebrasoma\u003c\/em\u003e per tank unless the system is very large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle with care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all surgeonfish, it has a sharp scalpel-like spine near the base of the tail. Take care when netting, and let us bag it for you at pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePurple Tang, Yellowtail Sailfin Tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZebrasoma xanthurum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAcanthuridae (surgeonfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 10 in (25 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific gravity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 to 12 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRed Sea, Western Indian Ocean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Tang is reef safe and will not bother corals or clams, which makes it a favorite display fish for established reef tanks. It mixes well with most peaceful and semi-aggressive reef community fish, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-darwin-ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eOcellaris Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/coral-beauty-angelfish-centropyge-bispinosa-saltwater\"\u003eCoral Beauty Angelfish\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-firefish-goby-nemateleotris-decora-saltwater\"\u003efirefish and gobies\u003c\/a\u003e. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/a\u003e makes a great algae-eating partner in the cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main thing to watch is tang-on-tang aggression. Avoid housing it with other tangs or surgeonfish unless your system is large, and always add it as one of the last fish so it does not claim the whole tank as territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Food Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e - certified raw seaweed, ideal staple for tangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-three-weed-blend-30g-seaweed-tangs\"\u003eRod's Food Three Weed Blend\u003c\/a\u003e - mixed seaweed for marine herbivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-herbivore-tabs-85g-probiotic-sinking-fish-food\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Herbivore Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e - probiotic herbivore food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e - occasional meaty treat for protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003emarine fish food\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Purple Tang reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It grazes on algae and leaves corals, clams, and invertebrates alone, so it is a great choice for a reef display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan on 100 gallons or more. Tangs swim constantly and need open horizontal space to stay healthy and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one tang together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally no, not in a typical home tank. Purple Tangs are territorial toward other tangs. Only attempt multiple tangs in a very large system, adding them at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mostly vegetable diet. Clip dried seaweed in the tank several times a week and supplement with a quality herbivore pellet or flake, plus occasional meaty foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48875067506907,"sku":"2239169","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48875067539675,"sku":"D53060","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg_74232_Purple_Tang.jpg?v=1767208943"},{"product_id":"humu-picasso-trigger-rhinecanthus-aculeatus-saltwater","title":"Humu Picasso Trigger (Rhinecanthus aculeatus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Humu Picasso Trigger (\u003cem\u003eRhinecanthus aculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most recognizable fish in the marine hobby, named for the bold, abstract brushstrokes of blue, yellow, and black that streak across its body. It is an intermediate-level, semi-aggressive saltwater fish packed with personality: curious, interactive, and famous for rearranging its own tank. Explore the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003emarine fish\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce acclimated, the Humu Picasso Trigger is hardy and forgiving, which makes it a great introduction to keeping triggerfish. Give it plenty of open swimming space along with a rock aquascape that includes caves and overhangs it can claim as a home base. Triggers are intelligent and active, so expect yours to dig in the sand, nudge small rocks around, and watch you from the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA secure, tight-fitting lid is recommended, since startled triggers can jump. These are messy eaters with hearty appetites, so strong filtration and consistent water changes keep water quality stable. Feed a varied carnivore diet (see below) and house only one trigger per tank unless the aquarium is very large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:4px 0 8px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHumu Picasso Trigger, Lagoon Triggerfish, Picasso Triggerfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhinecanthus aculeatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 10 inches (25 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e90 gallons (120+ for a full-grown adult)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNo, will eat invertebrates and may nip corals or clams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Humu Picasso Trigger is semi-aggressive and grows more territorial as it matures, so pair it with other robust, similarly sized marine fish that can hold their own: tangs, large angelfish, larger wrasses, and other semi-aggressive species. Strong in-stock tankmates include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-tang-zebrasoma-xanthurum-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Tang\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-saltwater\"\u003eNeon Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid small, timid, or slow fish, which may be bullied or eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a reef-safe fish. It will hunt shrimp, crabs, snails, and other invertebrates, and it may nip clams and corals, so keep it in a fish-only or FOWLR (fish-only-with-live-rock) system. As a rule, house only one triggerfish per tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eSFBB Freeze Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, a protein-rich staple triggers love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eMarine pellets and frozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the diet varied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional hard-shelled foods (krill, clams, or shrimp on the half shell) to help wear down constantly growing teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eMarine salt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e for clean, consistent water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eSaltwater test kits\u003c\/a\u003e to keep parameters stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Humu Picasso Trigger reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It will eat shrimp, crabs, snails, and other invertebrates and may nip corals or clams. Keep it in a fish-only or FOWLR setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get and what size tank does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults reach about 10 inches. We recommend at least 90 gallons, with 120 gallons or more for a full-grown adult plus plenty of open swimming room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one triggerfish together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally no. House one trigger per tank unless the aquarium is very large, as they are territorial toward their own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied carnivore diet of meaty foods such as mysis and krill plus quality marine pellets, with occasional hard-shelled items to wear down their teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48822241460443,"sku":"48070967722203","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/picassotrigger_48c9fa55-0993-462e-9e51-b2d8eb3ffb93.webp?v=1780133699"},{"product_id":"assorted-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-freshwater","title":"Assorted Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Guppy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic beginner fish for a reason: hardy, peaceful, always in motion, and bred in a rainbow of colors and tail patterns. Our assorted tanks hold a mixed selection of males and females, so you can pick flashy fan-tailed males for pure color, choose females if you want to try breeding, or take home a mix and let nature do the rest. Every order is picked up in store, which means you get to point out the exact fish you like. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e while you plan the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eMale or Female: Which Should You Pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e are the showpieces: smaller bodies, big brilliantly colored tails, and constant courtship displays. An all-male group gives you maximum color with zero fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemales\u003c\/strong\u003e are larger and rounder with softer color. They are the key to breeding, and most adult females come home already carrying fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing sexes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep 2 to 3 females per male so no single female gets chased nonstop, and expect babies within the first month or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons or larger for a small group. Guppies are social and look best in groups of 6 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 82°F, pH 7.0 to 7.8. Guppies prefer clean, moderately hard, slightly alkaline water and adapt well to dechlorinated tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore. A quality staple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-fancy-guppy\"\u003eHikari Fancy Guppy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave flakes\u003c\/a\u003e once or twice daily, with frozen or freeze-dried treats a few times a week for extra color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFry cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you keep both sexes, dense plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-fern-on-lava-rock-microsorum-pteropus-freshwater\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/weeping-moss-vesicularia-ferriei-portion-cup\"\u003eWeeping Moss\u003c\/a\u003e give newborn fry places to hide until they are too big to be snacked on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle flow is best. Long-finned males struggle in strong current, so baffle powerful filters or choose a gentle setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGuppy, Fancy Guppy, Millionfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYour choice of male or female, picked in store\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNorthern South America and the Caribbean; ours are farm raised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMales about 2 in; females about 2.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 to 3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies are model citizens in a peaceful community tank. Great tank mates include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-lantern-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-freshwater\"\u003eplaties\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/24kt-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna-freshwater\"\u003emollies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-velvet-cauliflower-swordtail-xiphophorus-hellerii-freshwater\"\u003eswordtails\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pygmy-cory-corydoras-pygmaeus-freshwater\"\u003epygmy corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi-freshwater\"\u003eneon tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/batman-nerite-snail-neritina-auriculata-freshwater\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e. Skip known fin nippers such as tiger barbs, which will shred those long guppy tails, and avoid anything large enough to eat a 2 inch fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-fancy-guppy\"\u003eHikari Fancy Guppy\u003c\/a\u003e micro pellets, sized for small guppy mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave\u003c\/a\u003e krill and spirulina flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tetra-tetramin-tropical-flakes\"\u003eTetra TetraMin Tropical Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e as an easy staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Instant Baby Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for raising fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e for fry cover and a natural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick which guppies I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Orders are held for in-store pickup, and we net your fish when you arrive, so point out the colors you like and we will catch those exact fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my guppies have babies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you take home males and females, almost certainly. Guppies are livebearers that deliver free-swimming fry about every month. An all-male group is the way to go if you want color without a population boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colors come in the assorted mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt changes with every shipment: reds, blues, yellows, cobras, tuxedos, mosaics, and more. The assorted tank is the best value way to get a colorful mixed group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo guppies need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn most homes, yes. They are tropical fish that want steady water in the 72 to 82°F range, and a small heater prevents stressful temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071629111515,"sku":"48071629111515","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/b32e9ab8-99e3-456e-b4e8-8a659593a47a.png?v=1785231807"},{"product_id":"redtail-shark-epalzeorhynchos-bicolor-freshwater","title":"Redtail Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRedtail Shark\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most striking contrasts in the freshwater hobby: a jet black body cut off by a blazing red-orange tail, patrolling the lower half of the tank like it owns the place, because as far as it is concerned, it does. Not a true shark but a bold, torpedo-shaped cyprinid, it makes an unforgettable centerpiece for a larger community tank when you respect its one big rule: one Redtail per tank. Our current juveniles are around 2 inches. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the tank around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons or larger for an adult. Juveniles start peaceful, but a grown 6 inch fish patrols serious territory and needs room for tank mates to stay out of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 79°F, pH 6.8 to 7.5. Hardy and forgiving once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerritory:\u003c\/strong\u003e give it a cave or hollow it can claim, like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e, plus rockwork and driftwood that break up sight lines. A shark with a home base is far more relaxed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore and part-time grazer. Rotate sinking pellets and gel food like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-community-plus\"\u003eRepashy Community Plus\u003c\/a\u003e with vegetable matter; it will also rasp biofilm and some algae off surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid required:\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong jumper, especially when startled or newly introduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e the black deepens and the tail brightens with good food, clean water, and a fish that feels secure. A washed-out Redtail is a stressed Redtail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRedtail Shark, Red-Tailed Black Shark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 inches, juvenile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, territorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e55 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 79°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.8 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, sinking foods plus grazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eThailand, captive bred (extinct in the wild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden rule: \u003cstrong\u003eone Redtail Shark per tank, and no lookalikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will relentlessly chase its own kind, the closely related \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rainbow-shark-epalzeorhynchos-frenatum-freshwater\"\u003eRainbow Shark\u003c\/a\u003e, and similar bottom-hugging fish like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/gold-chinese-algae-eater-gyrinocheilus-aymonieri-freshwater\"\u003eChinese Algae Eater\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair it instead with fast schooling mid-water fish that shrug off a chase: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater\"\u003eZebra Danios\u003c\/a\u003e, larger tetras like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brilliant-rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri-freshwater\"\u003eRummy Nose\u003c\/a\u003e, and robust \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/yo-yo-loach-botia-almorhae-freshwater\"\u003eYo Yo Loaches\u003c\/a\u003e in bigger tanks. Skip slow, long-finned fish like fancy guppies and bettas, and avoid timid bottom dwellers that would have to share its floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e a territory to call home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-community-plus\"\u003eRepashy Community Plus\u003c\/a\u003e omnivore gel food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-soilent-green-algae-gel-food\"\u003eRepashy Soilent Green\u003c\/a\u003e for the grazing side of its diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really a shark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a cyprinid, a cousin of barbs and rasboras, named for its shark-like profile and dorsal fin. It has no teeth worth worrying about and tops out around 6 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two so they have company?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Two Redtails in a typical home tank means one constantly harassed fish. This species genuinely prefers being the only one of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is mine chasing my other fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is defending what it considers its territory, usually the bottom third of the tank. More sight-line breaks, a dedicated cave, and fast tank mates turn constant chasing into brief, harmless escorting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy juvenile is more gray than black. Is it healthy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery likely yes. Juveniles and newly moved fish often look faded. Give it a week or two of good food and a claimed cave and the velvet black comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077261603035,"sku":"FW1-F6921","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/d4ea0ce2-bb20-42bc-baf6-f1219f03db75.png?v=1785403621"},{"product_id":"red-wag-platy","title":"Red Wag Platy | Community Fish, Omnivore","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Wag Platy (\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most iconic livebearers in the hobby — a vivid, fire-engine red body paired with bold black \"wag\" fins that pop in any planted tank. Peaceful, hardy, and endlessly active, platies are an excellent beginner-friendly community fish that breed readily and add constant color and motion to a freshwater setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more freshwater fish? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFresh Water\u003c\/a\u003e collection and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNutrition \u0026amp; Fish Food\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum — 20+ gallons recommended for a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–28 dGH (loves harder, mineral-rich water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality flake or micro pellets, plus frozen brine\/daphnia and blanched veggies. Try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eSFBB Freeze Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-plankton\"\u003eSFBB Freeze Dried Plankton\u003c\/a\u003e as a protein boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — ideal community fish, best in groups of 5 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 inches (6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRed Wag Platy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoeciliidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCaptive-bred (wild ancestors from Mexico \u0026amp; Central America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize at Purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties are quintessential community fish — calm, social, and tolerant of a wide range of tank mates. They thrive in groups and do best alongside other peaceful species of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/balloon-molly-assorted\"\u003eballoon mollies\u003c\/a\u003e, guppies, swordtails, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-cory-catfish\"\u003ecorydoras catfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-small-5-qty\"\u003eneon tetras\u003c\/a\u003e and other small tetras, rasboras, otocinclus, peaceful gouramis, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-diamond-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-freshwater\"\u003eneocaridina shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e (with cover).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e aggressive cichlids, large barbs known for fin nipping (e.g., tiger barbs), and any fish large enough to swallow a 2–3 inch platy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eSFBB Freeze Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein treat platies love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-plankton\"\u003eSFBB Freeze Dried Plankton\u003c\/a\u003e — varied diet for color and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eNutrition \u0026amp; Fish Food\u003c\/a\u003e — browse all our community-fish foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Water Care\u003c\/a\u003e — conditioners and water-change essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eFreshwater Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — cover for fry and natural cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many platies should I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGroups of 5 or more are ideal. To minimize harassment, keep more females than males (2–3 females per male).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo platies breed in a community tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — platies are prolific livebearers and will breed readily without intervention. Provide dense plants or a breeder box if you want to save fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre platies good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. They are hardy, adaptable, peaceful, and forgiving of minor water-parameter swings — one of the best starter fish in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I feed them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA high-quality flake or micro-pellet as a staple, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp or daphnia and occasional blanched zucchini or spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077262848219,"sku":"FW1-F1091","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/RedWagPlaty_ab46dccb-dd8e-4b96-83ed-8618019e6dea.png?v=1777073898"},{"product_id":"female-betta-assorted-colors-betta-splendens-freshwater","title":"Female Betta — Assorted Colors (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring home a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003efemale Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) in our hand-picked assorted color mix. Females are active, curious, and often a bit easier-going than males — perfect for hobbyists who want betta personality with a little more flexibility for community-tank pairings. Each one is a one-of-a-kind pick from our shop, so colors and patterns vary. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive freshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-gallon minimum for a single female; 10–20 gallons heavily planted for a sorority of 5 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–82°F. Bettas are tropical — a steady heater is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle flow. A sponge filter or low-flow internal filter is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live or silk plants, smooth driftwood, and multiple caves or hides break up sight lines and reduce stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — bettas are skilled jumpers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore. Feed a high-quality betta pellet daily, with frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia 2–3 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFemale Betta (Assorted Colors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOsphronemidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2–2.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale bettas are generally calmer than males but still have personality. A single female does well alone or in a peaceful community tank. Sororities (groups of 5+ females) can work in well-planted 20-gallon-plus tanks, but require careful monitoring — individual temperament varies and re-homing the rare bully may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e, peaceful corydoras, kuhli loaches, ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, and otocinclus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003edwarf shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e may be eaten — amano shrimp are a safer bet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e male bettas (will harass females outside breeding), guppies and other long-finned fish, fin nippers like tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/new-life-spectrum-betta-semi-floating-pellet\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Betta Semi-Floating Pellet\u003c\/a\u003e — staple daily food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Betta w\/ Probiotics\u003c\/a\u003e — gut health support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-water-conditioner-100ml\"\u003eSeachem Prime Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — dechlorinator for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-pisces-25w-nano-aquarium-heater\"\u003eAquatop Pisces 25W Nano Heater\u003c\/a\u003e — perfect for 5–10 gallon betta setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e — hiding spot every betta appreciates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this listed as \"Assorted\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach female is a one-of-a-kind pick — colors, finnage, and patterns vary. We choose a healthy, vibrant fish from our current stock when you place your order or come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep a female betta with a male?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly briefly for breeding under controlled conditions. Long-term cohabitation almost always ends in stress or injury for the female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo female bettas need a heater and filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are tropical fish and need a heated, filtered tank of at least 5 gallons — not a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my female betta flare like a male?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes! Females flare to establish dominance, especially in sororities. They typically have shorter fins and slightly less dramatic displays than males.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077649215707,"sku":"FW1-F1056","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_77208fdb-d98e-4546-a236-088615b22f40.png?v=1766503588"},{"product_id":"assorted-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-medium","title":"Assorted Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) - Medium","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Freshwater Angelfish (\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most iconic and elegant fish in the hobby, with tall, sail-like fins and a graceful, gliding swim that makes it a true centerpiece. This listing is for assorted color varieties at a medium size, so you may receive silver, zebra, marble, gold, koi, or other beautiful patterns. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive aquarium fish\u003c\/a\u003e to build out a community around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are hand-picked, individual live fish and the exact color pattern will vary, since this is an assorted selection. We choose a healthy, medium-size angelfish for you at pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive, generally peaceful but can get territorial as it matures or pairs off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 6 inches long and 8 inches tall including the fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 gallons, with extra height preferred; 55 gallons or more for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 to 84°F (they like it warm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore. Feed a quality cichlid pellet or tropical flake plus frozen or live treats like bloodworms and brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:4px 0 8px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater Angelfish (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePterophyllum scalare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize offered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAmazon basin, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 6 in long, 8 in tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e29 gallons (taller is better)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e76 to 84°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelfish do best in a peaceful community of similarly sized, calm fish. Great tank mates include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Cory\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bleeding-heart-tetra-hyphessobrycon-erythrostigma-freshwater\"\u003eBleeding Heart Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-skirt-tetra-gymnocorymbus-ternetzi-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Skirt Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, along with gouramis and peaceful rasboras. Avoid known fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and remember that adult angels may eat very small fish or shrimp. Keep young angels in a small group, as they often pair off as they grow. Pair them with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/koi-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-freshwater\"\u003eKoi Angelfish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/platinum-veil-angelfish-pterophyllum-scalare-live-freshwater-semi-aggressive-fish\"\u003ePlatinum Veil Angelfish\u003c\/a\u003e for a stunning display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-gold-pellet\"\u003eHikari Cichlid Gold Pellet\u003c\/a\u003e for a staple diet (angelfish are cichlids)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e for high-protein daily feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich color variety will I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an assorted listing, so the pattern varies. You may receive silver, zebra, marble, gold, koi, or another variety. We hand-pick a healthy medium-size angelfish for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big do angelfish get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults reach about 6 inches long and up to 8 inches tall with their fins extended, which is why a taller tank suits them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre angelfish aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are semi-aggressive. In a roomy community they are generally peaceful, but they can become territorial as they mature or pair off to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank do they need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 29 gallon tank is a good minimum for one or two, and 55 gallons or more is better for a group. Extra height is appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077650657499,"sku":"FW1-F4079","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_15a51b1c-5f62-488d-a86e-7158f179da23.png?v=1766503910"},{"product_id":"sarasa-comet-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","title":"Sarasa Comet Goldfish (Carassius auratus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sarasa Comet Goldfish (\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e) wears the classic red and white sarasa pattern on a sleek, single-tailed comet body. These are hardy, peaceful, beginner-friendly fish and one of the best choices for ponds and spacious coldwater aquariums. Our current group runs 3 to 4 inches, young fish with their color pattern already set. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e for tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank or pond:\u003c\/strong\u003e comets are active swimmers that reach 10 to 12 inches. Plan on 40 gallons or more for the first fish indoors, or an outdoor pond where they truly shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColdwater, no heater:\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortable from 60 to 75°F. They handle Georgia winters outdoors in a pond with adequate depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 7.0 to 8.0, moderate hardness. Very forgiving of parameter drift once the tank is cycled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e goldfish are messy eaters, so oversize the filter and keep up with weekly water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivorous grazers. A quality goldfish pellet or flake as the staple, with gel food and blanched veggies as treats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSarasa Comet Goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 to 4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 to 12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e40 gallons, ponds preferred long term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e60 to 75°F, coldwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDomesticated, sarasa pattern developed in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only, no shipping on live fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarasa Comets are ideal pond mates for other single-tailed goldfish like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/shubunkin-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003eShubunkin\u003c\/a\u003e, and they mix well with dojo loaches and other coldwater species. Skip tropical community fish, since the temperature needs do not line up, and be careful pairing fast comets with slow-swimming fancy goldfish such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-butterfly-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e: comets usually outcompete them for food in the same tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-super-gold-goldfish-koi-gel-food\"\u003eRepashy Super Gold\u003c\/a\u003e, a gel food goldfish absolutely tear into\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-goldfish-flakes-color-enhancing-fish-food\"\u003eXtreme Goldfish Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e for color enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-goldfish-flakes-probiotic\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Goldfish Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e with probiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tetra-goldfish-flakes\"\u003eTetra Goldfish Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e as an easy everyday staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they live outside year round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Comets are among the hardiest pond fish available. In a pond with 18 inches or more of depth they overwinter outdoors just fine in our climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect 10 to 12 inches over a few years in a pond, somewhat less in an aquarium. They grow fast with space and good food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep one with tropical fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot recommended. Goldfish want cooler water than a tropical community, and they will eventually outgrow most community tanks anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many can I add at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFigure one comet per 40 gallons indoors, or a small group in a pond. They are social and do best with at least one companion goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077662322907,"sku":"H0025-SC3","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_53733262-b076-490c-a5d7-7f6a7ed3778d.jpg?v=1766504345"},{"product_id":"cherry-barb-puntius-titteya-freshwater","title":"Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Barb\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePuntius titteya\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the best beginner community fish in the hobby, a hardy, peaceful little schooler whose males light up a deep cherry red when they display. Easy to keep and endlessly active, a group of them brings constant color and movement to a planted tank. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to build the community around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Barbs are famously forgiving and adapt to a wide range of water conditions, which makes them a great first schooling fish. Keep them in a group of six or more so they feel secure and show their best color, and aim for more females than males to keep male chasing in check. Their color pops hardest over a dark substrate in a well-planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons for a proper school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 to 81°F, pH 6.0 to 7.5, soft to moderately hard. Very adaptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with a small mouth. Feed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003emicro pellets\u003c\/a\u003e and quality flakes, plus frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active, and social. Best kept in groups of 6 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 years with good care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCherry Barb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuntius titteya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e73 to 81°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep In Groups Of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Barbs are model community citizens. Unlike their Tiger Barb cousins they do not nip fins, so they mix well with almost any peaceful fish of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small tetras like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, rasboras, other peaceful barbs such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/long-fin-odessa-barb-pethia-padamya-freshwater\"\u003eLong Fin Odessa Barb\u003c\/a\u003e, and bottom-dwelling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso great with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey and dwarf gouramis, kuhli loaches, and algae-eating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse caution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large or aggressive fish that may eat or bully them, and known fin-nippers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a school.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lone Cherry Barb is shy and washed out. Six or more brings out their confidence and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, an ideal small-mouth staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality tropical flakes, plus frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms for color and conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive plants and a dark substrate to show off their red, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least six. Cherry Barbs are schooling fish and feel safest in a group, where the males also color up to compete for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they aggressive like Tiger Barbs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Cherry Barbs are peaceful and do not nip fins, which makes them one of the easiest barbs for a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is one so much redder than the others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMales are the bright cherry-red fish, especially when displaying. Females are a softer tan-rose with a darker side stripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are hardy, adaptable, and forgiving, which makes them one of the best starter schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077693059291,"sku":"FW1-F1028","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_92c726ab-e443-409b-a033-4fdce0f08a24.jpg?v=1766505194"},{"product_id":"panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater","title":"Panda Cory (Corydoras panda)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew fish are as universally loved as the \u003cstrong\u003ePanda Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCorydoras panda\u003c\/em\u003e) — a tiny, busy, irresistibly cute armored catfish from Peru, named for the dark eye patches and tail spot on its creamy-white body. Pandas spend their day shoaling along the substrate, nose-down and barbel-twitching, hoovering up uneaten food and keeping the bottom of your tank tidy. They’re peaceful, hardy, and a perfect first catfish for community freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 14px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.02em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy them in groups of 4 to 6+.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panda Corys are highly social schoolers — a single fish or pair will hide and stress. Four to six is the minimum for happy, active behavior; eight or more is even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e or shop the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater section\u003c\/a\u003e for tank mates, food, and supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum for a school of 6. Long, low tanks beat tall, narrow ones — corys live on the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–77°F (Pandas tolerate cooler water than most tropicals; aim for 72–75°F), pH 6.5–7.5, soft to moderately hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth sand or rounded fine gravel only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp or coarse substrate damages their delicate barbels (sensory whiskers) and can lead to infection. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-maui-moon-20lb-black-freshwater-aquarium-sand\"\u003eCaribSea Super Naturals sand\u003c\/a\u003e is a great choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration \u0026amp; flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle to moderate. Corys appreciate well-oxygenated water but don’t enjoy a current-blasted tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open sand floor for foraging plus driftwood, broad-leaf plants (anubias, java fern), and a few caves or hides for daytime resting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore. Feed sinking foods at lights-out so they reach the bottom — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-herbivore-tabs-85g-probiotic-sinking-fish-food\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet sinking tabs\u003c\/a\u003e, frozen bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp, and quality flake that drifts down. They’ll also clean up spillage from mid-water feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30% weekly water changes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep nitrates low — corys are sensitive to dirty water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pandas occasionally dart to the surface for a gulp of air. A snug lid prevents jumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 560px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003ePanda Cory \/ Panda Catfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras panda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCallichthyidae (armored catfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eUpper Ucayali River basin, Peru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore — sinking foods preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e8–10+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e~2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater, tropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanda Corys are textbook peaceful community fish — they ignore everything that isn’t food on the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-small-5-qty\"\u003eneon tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater\"\u003ezebra danios\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-skirt-tetra-gymnocorymbus-ternetzi-freshwater\"\u003eblack skirt tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, dwarf gouramis, peaceful livebearers, otocinclus, kuhli loaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther corys:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix happily with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-laser-corydoras\"\u003eOrange Laser Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-cory-catfish\"\u003eMixed Cory Catfish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInverts:\u003c\/strong\u003e safe with snails (nerite, ramshorn) and adult shrimp. Fry may be eaten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), large predatory fish, anything that will outcompete them at meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-herbivore-tabs-85g-probiotic-sinking-fish-food\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Sinking Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e — bottom-feeder staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-maui-moon-20lb-black-freshwater-aquarium-sand\"\u003eCaribSea Super Naturals Sand\u003c\/a\u003e — barbel-friendly substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — water conditioner for every change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e — resting hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all fish food\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care \u0026amp; treatments\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Panda Corys should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least 4 to 6. Corys are obligate schoolers — in groups smaller than that they get stressed, hide constantly, and stop foraging. Eight to ten is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they clean my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey’ll scavenge uneaten food off the bottom, but they’re not algae eaters and they still need their own dedicated meals. Don’t rely on leftovers alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I really need sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrongly recommended. Corys forage by sifting substrate through their gills, and sharp gravel files down their barbels over time, leading to infection and reduced sense of smell. Smooth fine sand or polished pea-size gravel is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePossibly — Pandas will spawn after large cool water changes in mature tanks. Eggs get scattered on glass and plants. Most fry get eaten in a community tank, so a separate breeding setup is needed if you want to raise them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal pickup only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Squeaky’s Aquatics livestock is sold for in-store pickup at our Georgia showroom only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077718323419,"sku":"FW1-F1282","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_94f976ff-4bd3-43b3-bdf1-893c87203f91.jpg?v=1766506258"},{"product_id":"skunk-cory-corydoras-arcuatus-freshwater","title":"Skunk Cory (Corydoras arcuatus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the cleanest looking corydoras in the hobby. A single black stripe arcs from the snout, up over the eye, and follows the curve of the back all the way to the tail, drawn on a pale silvery body with no other markings to compete with it. The arch is where the scientific name comes from, and it is what separates this one from the dozens of spotted and blotched corys on the market. Peaceful, busy, endlessly entertaining, and one of the easiest bottom dwellers you can keep. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the tank around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate is the one that matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e use sand or very smooth rounded gravel. Corys feed by pushing their barbels through the substrate, and sharp gravel wears those barbels down until they erode and get infected. A cory with stubs for whiskers cannot find food properly. Sand like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/estes-natural-aquatic-sand\"\u003eEstes Natural Aquatic Sand\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-moonlight-sand\"\u003eCaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight\u003c\/a\u003e solves it permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep six or more.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are shoaling fish and a lone cory is a stressed cory. A group spends the day foraging together in a loose pack, which is the whole reason to own them. Six is the floor, and more is genuinely better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons for a group of six. Footprint matters more than height since they live on the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 79°F, pH 6.0 to 7.5, hardness 2 to 15 dGH. They come from soft Amazon water but adapt well to average tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore, and they will not out-compete mid-water fish for flakes. Feed something that actually sinks, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-sinking-wafers\"\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-bottom-scratcher\"\u003eRepashy Bottom Scratcher\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-wrigglers-krill-slow-sinking-sticks\"\u003eXtreme Wrigglers\u003c\/a\u003e, ideally after lights out. Corys are not a cleanup crew and should not be left to live on leftovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years and up with decent care, which is a long commitment for a small fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras arcuatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSkunk Cory, Arched Cory, Skunk Catfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCallichthyidae, the armored catfishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, shoaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6, and they are noticeably happier in larger groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 79°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 to 15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSand or smooth rounded gravel, never sharp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, needs sinking food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 years or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUpper Amazon basin, Peru and Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA model community fish. They occupy the bottom and ignore everything above them, so they slot in under almost any peaceful mid-water stock: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brilliant-rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri-freshwater\"\u003eBrilliant Rummy Nose Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cherry-barb-puntius-titteya-freshwater\"\u003eCherry Barb\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater\"\u003eZebra Danio\u003c\/a\u003e are all easy matches. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/otocinclus-catfish-otocinclus-vittatus-freshwater-algae-eater\"\u003eOtocinclus Catfish\u003c\/a\u003e works the glass and plants while the corys work the sand, so the two complement each other rather than compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing cory species.\u003c\/strong\u003e Different corydoras will shoal loosely together, but they school properly with their own kind, so six Skunk Corys beats two of three species. If you want to expand the group later we also carry the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Cory\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-laser-corydoras\"\u003eOrange Laser Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large cichlids and anything big enough to try swallowing a 2 inch fish. Corys lock their pectoral and dorsal spines when threatened, which frequently kills both the cory and the fish that attempted it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-sinking-wafers\"\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e, the everyday staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-bottom-scratcher\"\u003eRepashy Bottom Scratcher\u003c\/a\u003e invertivore gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-wrigglers-krill-slow-sinking-sticks\"\u003eXtreme Wrigglers Krill Sinking Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/estes-natural-aquatic-sand\"\u003eEstes Natural Aquatic Sand\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-moonlight-sand\"\u003eCaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand\u003c\/a\u003e for safe barbels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it keep dashing to the surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorydoras breathe air. They gulp a bubble at the surface and absorb oxygen through their intestine, which is a genuine adaptation to low oxygen water, not a sign of a problem. An occasional dart up and back is completely normal. Constant trips combined with gasping is a different story and means you should check your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep just two or three?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but you should not. Corys are shoaling fish and small numbers leave them nervous and hidden. Six is where the behavior turns on and they start foraging out in the open all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they clean the tank for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and this is the most common misconception about corys. They will pick at whatever settles, but they need their own sinking food and will slowly starve on scraps. Treat them as a fish you feed, not a maintenance tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they eat my plants or shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants are completely safe. Adult shrimp are generally fine too, though a cory will happily eat shrimplets it finds while foraging, so a dedicated breeding tank is a different conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077718683867,"sku":"FW1-F1059","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_7102fd7d-1aef-4440-a8e7-e82761f2a800.jpg?v=1766506372"},{"product_id":"zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater","title":"Zebra Danio (Danio rerio)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Zebra Danio (\u003cem\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most iconic and beginner-friendly freshwater fish in the hobby — instantly recognizable by its horizontal blue-black and silver stripes and famously active swimming behavior. They're hardy, peaceful, and constantly on the move, making a lively school the perfect \"starter shoal\" for a new community tank or a great splash of motion in an established planted aquarium. Care level is beginner; temperament is peaceful (active but not aggressive).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more freshwater fish? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum — 20+ gallons strongly preferred for a proper school of 6 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64–77°F (18–25°C) — tolerant of cooler temps; can be kept unheated in many homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — quality flake or micro-pellet daily, supplement with frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, or bloodworms a few times a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — keep in groups of 6 or more for proper behavior; lone Danios can become stressed and nippy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful but very active — avoid keeping with slow-moving or long-finned tankmates that they may chase or fin-nip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2.5 inches (6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZebra Danio (Zebrafish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCyprinidae (Carps and Minnows)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSouth Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal) — captive bred for the hobby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePeaceful (very active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — 6 or more recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~2.5 inches (6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eZebra Danios are peaceful schooling fish that thrive in active community tanks. Their constant movement can stress shy or slow-moving tankmates, so match them with similarly active fish or species comfortable holding their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other danios, white cloud minnows, larger tetras (black skirt, serpae, lemon), peaceful barbs, corydoras catfish, otocinclus, peaceful rasboras, dwarf gouramis (in larger tanks), nerite snails, and Malaysian trumpet snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bettas, angelfish, slow long-finned fish (fancy guppies, fancy goldfish), and very small or shy species that may be stressed by constant darting movement. Avoid aggressive cichlids and predatory fish that view small danios as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eQuality flake \u0026amp; micro-pellet foods\u003c\/a\u003e — daily staple diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater conditioners \u0026amp; care\u003c\/a\u003e — for water changes and tap-water dechlorination\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater testing kits\u003c\/a\u003e — monitor ammonia and nitrate during cycling and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\"\u003eFilter media\u003c\/a\u003e — replace mechanical media monthly, biological media rarely\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eFreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — danios love darting through plants like jungle val and hornwort\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Zebra Danios should I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least 6 — they're a true schooling species and feel safest in numbers. Larger groups (10+) show off the most natural behavior and reduce stress-related fin nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot always. Zebra Danios are unusually cold-tolerant and can do well in unheated room-temperature tanks (mid-60s°F and above). A heater is still nice for stable temps in cold rooms or basements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Zebra Danios are one of the hardiest, most forgiving community fish and are commonly recommended as cycling and starter fish. Just don't overcrowd or skip water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they nip fins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes — especially in small groups or cramped tanks. Keep them in proper schools (6+) and avoid pairing with long-finned slow swimmers (bettas, fancy guppies, angelfish) and you'll rarely see issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077719896283,"sku":"FW1-F2070","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Danios.png?v=1777471336"},{"product_id":"blue-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus-freshwater","title":"Blue Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Gourami\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the big, bulletproof gourami. A silvery blue body carries faint darker banding and two dark spots along the flank, which is where the older hobby name Three Spot Gourami comes from, counting the eye as the third. This is one of the hardiest fish in the freshwater trade, and at five inches it patrols the tank with real presence. The one thing to plan for is temperament. A juvenile is mild, a mature adult is territorial, so this is a fish you stock deliberately rather than drop into a peaceful nano community. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the tank around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons for a single fish, 40 gallons or more once you add a community. Floor space matters more than height, because an adult claims territory horizontally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for the attitude.\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a peaceful juvenile to turn assertive somewhere around the four inch mark. Keep one per tank unless you have a 55 gallon or larger with broken sight lines, and be ready to rehome a bully rather than hope it settles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak up the line of sight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense planting along the back and sides plus driftwood gives smaller fish places to leave the territory. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-barteri-potted\"\u003eAnubias Barteri\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e both handle a boisterous fish without being uprooted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the flow low.\u003c\/strong\u003e Labyrinth fish come from still, weedy water. A hard filter outflow pushes them around and disturbs the calm surface they need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface access is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like bettas, they gulp atmospheric air through a labyrinth organ. Leave an air gap under the lid and keep that air warm and humid so they are not breathing cold room air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 82°F, pH 6.0 to 8.0, hardness 5 to 20 dGH. Genuinely undemanding, and forgiving of ordinary tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore with a big appetite and no fussiness at all. A quality flake or slow sinking pellet such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-freshwater-community-formula-flake\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Community Formula Flake\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-peewee-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Community PeeWee Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e as the staple, with frozen foods a couple of times a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e required. Surface breathers jump, and this one is large enough to clear an open rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlue Gourami, Three Spot Gourami, Two Spot Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlue, the wild type. Opaline, Gold, and Platinum are the same species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOsphronemidae, the gouramis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate. Very hardy, but needs thoughtful stocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, and increasingly territorial with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 to 20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow. A labyrinth fish from still water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, unfussy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 to 6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia, in slow weedy backwaters, ditches, and paddy margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock robust, fast, average sized fish that can hold their own and get out of the way. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/boesemani-rainbowfish-melanotaenia-boesemani-freshwater\"\u003eBoesemani Rainbowfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater\"\u003eZebra Danios\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-skirt-tetra-gymnocorymbus-ternetzi-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Skirt Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/white-hifin-tetra-gymnocorymbus-ternetzi\"\u003eWhite Hifin Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e are all good midwater company. Down below, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/yo-yo-loach-botia-almorhae-freshwater\"\u003eYo Yo Loaches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sterbai-cory-corydoras-sterbai-freshwater\"\u003eSterbai Corys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/spotted-raphael-catfish-agamyxis-pectinifrons-freshwater\"\u003eSpotted Raphael Catfish\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bushynose-pleco-ancistrus-freshwater\"\u003eBushynose Pleco\u003c\/a\u003e stay out of the argument entirely. Nerite snails such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater\"\u003eRacetrack Nerite\u003c\/a\u003e are safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything slow, long finned, or small enough to look like food. Skip bettas, guppies, angelfish, and fancy finned livebearers, all of which get their trailing fins shredded. Skip \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tiger-barb-puntigrus-tetrazona-freshwater\"\u003eTiger Barbs\u003c\/a\u003e too, since that pairing tends to go badly in both directions. Dwarf shrimp are a food item to an adult, not a tank mate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther gouramis.\u003c\/strong\u003e One male per tank is the rule, and mixing this species with the gentler gouramis is usually a mistake. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/honey-gourami-trichogaster-chuna-freshwater\"\u003eHoney Gourami\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dwarf-gourami-male-trichogaster-lalius-freshwater\"\u003eDwarf Gourami\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pearl-gourami-trichopodus-leerii-freshwater\"\u003ePearl Gourami\u003c\/a\u003e are all calmer fish that this one will push around. If you want a large centerpiece gourami for a peaceful community, the Pearl is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-freshwater-community-formula-flake\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Freshwater Community Formula Flake\u003c\/a\u003e as the daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-peewee-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Community PeeWee Slow-Sinking Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food\"\u003eHikari Vibra Bites\u003c\/a\u003e, which trigger a strong feeding response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-bloodworms-cube-1-75oz\"\u003eSFBB Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003eFrozen Brine Shrimp Plus\u003c\/a\u003e as a treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-barteri-potted\"\u003eAnubias Barteri\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and broken sight lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stressguard\"\u003eSeachem StressGuard\u003c\/a\u003e for the settling-in period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same fish as the Opaline, Gold, or Platinum Gourami?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Opaline, Gold, Platinum, and Blue are all selectively bred color forms of \u003cem\u003eTrichopodus trichopterus\u003c\/em\u003e, and they behave identically. Blue is closest to the wild type. If you already keep one of the other color forms, treat a second one as the same species for stocking purposes, which means one per tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMine was fine for months and now it chases everything. What changed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grew up. This species is genuinely mild as a juvenile and develops territorial behavior as it matures, usually somewhere past four inches. More floor space, denser planting, and broken sight lines all help, but a determined adult sometimes just needs its own tank. Plan the stocking around the adult fish rather than the one in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it eat my shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn adult will hunt dwarf shrimp, and shrimplets have no chance at all. The flip side is that this is one of the better fish for clearing hydra and planaria out of a tank, so if a pest bloom is the problem, a Blue Gourami is a real solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Gourami or Pearl Gourami?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth reach about five inches and both work as a centerpiece, but the Pearl is far calmer and fits a mixed community much more easily. Choose the Blue if you want a tough, characterful fish for a robust tank, or if you specifically want a hydra eater. Choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pearl-gourami-trichopodus-leerii-freshwater\"\u003ePearl\u003c\/a\u003e if peace matters more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077721436379,"sku":"FW1-F1143","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_415dca69-c7fc-4bb0-9d90-bde9e353c63c.jpg?v=1766506872"},{"product_id":"pearl-gourami-trichopodus-leerii-freshwater","title":"Pearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePearl Gourami\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTrichopodus leerii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the one people stop walking for. A lattice of pearly white spots is scattered across a warm brownish violet body, a thin dark line runs from the snout through to the tail, and a mature male carries a deep orange red throat and breast that flares when he displays. He is big enough to anchor a community tank at four to five inches, slow and deliberate in the way he moves, and gentle with everything around him. He is also genuinely easy, which is rare for a fish this showy. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the tank around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons and up. These reach a real five inches, and the tank needs footprint more than height so a pair can stay out of each other's way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant it heavily and soften the light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Gouramis come from shaded, tannin stained peat swamps, and a bright bare tank leaves them washed out and skulking behind the filter. Give them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-nana-anubias-barteri-nana-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-fern-on-lava-rock-microsorum-pteropus-freshwater\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e, and something floating to break up the surface. The pearl pattern only really lights up on a fish that feels covered. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the flow low.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a still water fish from swamps and flooded forest. A hard filter outflow pushes it around and keeps it away from the surface, where it needs to be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface access is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like bettas, Pearl Gouramis breathe atmospheric air through a labyrinth organ and must reach the top. Leave an air gap under the lid so the air they gulp is warm and humid rather than cold room air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 to 82°F, pH 6.0 to 7.5, hardness 5 to 15 dGH. Soft and slightly acidic is ideal, but they adapt well to ordinary tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore, and not a fussy one. A quality flake or pellet staple such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tetra-tetramin-tropical-flakes\"\u003eTetraMin Tropical Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, rotated with frozen and freeze dried foods like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003efrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-freeze-dried-daphnia\"\u003efreeze dried daphnia\u003c\/a\u003e. They are famous for picking hydra out of a tank, and they will hunt planaria too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedicate carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Labyrinth fish tolerate aquarium salt poorly compared to most community species, so use it sparingly and at reduced strength if at all. Skip tea tree oil products such as Melafix and Bettafix entirely, since the oil film on the surface interferes with labyrinth breathing. Ask us before dosing anything copper based.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e required. Any surface breathing fish can jump, and a startled gourami will clear an open rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTrichopodus leerii\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eTrichogaster leerii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePearl Gourami, Lace Gourami, Mosaic Gourami, Diamond Gourami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOsphronemidae, the gouramis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful. Males may spar with each other\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 to 5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e76 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 to 15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow. A labyrinth fish from still swamp water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore. Also eats hydra and planaria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 to 8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia. Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, in peat swamps and slow blackwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent community centerpiece that does not bully anything. Pair it with peaceful schoolers such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi-freshwater\"\u003eNeon Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cardinal-tetra-paracheirodon-axelrodi-freshwater\"\u003eCardinal Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brilliant-rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri-freshwater\"\u003eRummy Nose Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brilliant-rasbora-rasbora-borapetensis-freshwater\"\u003eBrilliant Rasboras\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cherry-barb-puntius-titteya-freshwater\"\u003eCherry Barbs\u003c\/a\u003e. Along the bottom, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sterbai-cory-corydoras-sterbai-freshwater\"\u003eSterbai Corys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/skunk-cory-corydoras-arcuatus-freshwater\"\u003eSkunk Corys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-kuhli-loach-pangio-oblonga-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Kuhli Loaches\u003c\/a\u003e, and an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/otocinclus-catfish-otocinclus-vittatus-freshwater-algae-eater\"\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/a\u003e all work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fin nippers are the real problem. Those long thread-like pelvic feelers are an obvious target and tiger barbs will shred them. Skip anything large or boisterous enough to intimidate a slow feeder, and be careful with dwarf shrimp: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e are usually fine at full size, but a five inch gourami will eat shrimplets and smaller cherry shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping more than one.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single male with two or three females is the classic setup. Two males in the same tank will display and chase, especially in a tank under 40 gallons or when a female is present, so give them room and sight breaks if you want a group. We also carry the smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/honey-gourami-trichogaster-chuna-freshwater\"\u003eHoney Gourami\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dwarf-gourami-male-trichogaster-lalius-freshwater\"\u003eDwarf Gourami\u003c\/a\u003e, plus the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-gourami-trichopodus-trichopterus-freshwater\"\u003eBlue Gourami\u003c\/a\u003e, all different species with their own temperaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tetra-tetramin-tropical-flakes\"\u003eTetra TetraMin Tropical Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003eFrozen Brine Shrimp Plus\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mini-bloodworms-cube-1-75oz\"\u003eMini Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e as treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-nana-anubias-barteri-nana-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eAnubias Nana\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dechlorinator from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003ewater care shelf\u003c\/a\u003e for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I tell males from females?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo easy tells once they mature. The male's dorsal fin is longer and comes to a point, while the female's is shorter and rounded, and the male develops the orange red throat and breast that the female lacks. Males are also a little slimmer. Young fish of both sexes look much the same, so give them time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMine is pale and hiding. Is something wrong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually it is the tank, not the fish. Pearl Gouramis wash out under bright light in an open layout. Add plants, floating cover, and a dimmer light, keep the flow gentle, and the pearl spotting and red throat come up over the following weeks. A newly moved fish also needs a few days to settle before it colors up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the long thread-like fins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModified pelvic fins that work as touch and taste organs. In murky wild water they let the fish feel out its surroundings, and in the aquarium you will see them constantly probing plants and decor. They are delicate, which is exactly why fin nippers are such a poor match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really eat hydra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it is one of the few reliable options. Pearl Gouramis pick hydra off the glass and plants, and they will take planaria as well. That does not replace fixing the overfeeding that caused the outbreak, but it helps a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they build bubble nests?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMales often do, especially in a calm, well planted tank with warm water and a snug lid. It is a sign of a comfortable fish rather than a problem, and you do not need to act on it unless you want to try breeding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079349416155,"sku":"FW1-F1157","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/f7b6b686-3e15-480e-a4ce-9049f055a877.png?v=1786706108"},{"product_id":"kuhli-loach","title":"Kuhli Loach","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  Kuhli Loaches are slender, eel-like freshwater fish known for their playful burrowing and peaceful nature. These nocturnal bottom dwellers add unique movement and charm to any community aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live fish are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreat for planted and community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeaceful, social, and best kept in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnjoy burrowing in soft substrate and hiding among plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive at night and fun to watch explore\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNever use salt or copper medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKuhli Loach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePangio kuhlii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNever add salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery sensitive to salt and copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  These loaches are available exclusively for local in-store pickup at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Kuhli Loaches thrive in groups with soft substrate and plenty of hiding spots. Our staff is happy to answer questions about care, compatibility, and tank setup.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live fish are available for in-store pickup only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan Kuhli Loaches live with other fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they do well with peaceful community species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Kuhli Loaches should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are happiest in groups of five or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs salt safe for Kuhli Loaches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, never add salt. Kuhli Loaches are highly sensitive to salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079369601243,"sku":"FW1-F2024","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_beee96c2-b199-4591-bdef-a19d2a053bf4.jpg?v=1766517150"},{"product_id":"sailfin-molly-poecilia-latipinna-freshwater","title":"Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sailfin Molly (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, peaceful livebearer best known for the males' towering \"sailfin\" dorsal. Color phases we carry rotate through the classic palette — silver, dalmatian, marbled green, and gold — so each shipment is a colorful, beginner-friendly addition to a community tank. Note that mollies thrive in \u003cstrong\u003ehard, alkaline water\u003c\/strong\u003e and can even adapt to brackish setups. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to round out a compatible community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons. Sailfin Mollies are bigger than common short-finned mollies and need swimming room — long tanks beat tall ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8.5 — they thrive in hard, alkaline water. Avoid acidic blackwater setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard to hard (10–25 dGH). A pinch of aquarium salt or marine salt is welcomed but not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore leaning herbivore. Offer a high-quality tropical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eflake\u003c\/a\u003e daily, plus blanched zucchini, spirulina, or algae wafers 2–3 times a week. Bloodworms and brine shrimp work as treats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStocking ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep more females than males (2–3 females per male) to spread out the male's attention and prevent harassment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivebearer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mollies are prolific live-bearers. If you don't want fry, plan to rehome them or expect natural attrition in a community tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrackish capable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sailfins are one of the most salt-tolerant livebearers and can be slowly acclimated up to low-end brackish (SG 1.005–1.012) if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSailfin Molly (assorted colors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePoeciliidae (livebearers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSE United States \u0026amp; Mexico — coastal \u0026amp; brackish wetlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore — flake + veggie supplements + occasional protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4–6 in (10–15 cm), males show a tall sail dorsal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater (hard\/alkaline) or brackish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSailfin Mollies are peaceful in community setups with calm tank mates that share their water preferences. Avoid aggressive fin-nippers and very soft-water species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther livebearers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bumble-bee-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-freshwater\"\u003eBumble Bee Platy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-wag-platy\"\u003eRed Wag Platy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/peppermint-platy\"\u003ePeppermint Platy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm schoolers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater\"\u003eZebra Danio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-emperor-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Emperor Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bleeding-heart-tetra-hyphessobrycon-erythrostigma-freshwater\"\u003eBleeding Heart Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom dwellers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-laser-corydoras\"\u003eOrange Laser Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/kuhli-loach\"\u003eKuhli Loach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful cichlids — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bolivian-ram-cichlid\"\u003eBolivian Ram\u003c\/a\u003e (if pH overlap allows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNerite snails, ramshorn snails (legal in GA — avoid mystery\/apple snails)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male bettas, aggressive cichlids, tiger barbs and other nippers, and very acidic-water specialists like discus or wild Apistos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein staple flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — dechlorinator for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — broadleaf and grass plants for cover; mollies graze biofilm off leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eAll freshwater foods\u003c\/a\u003e — rotate spirulina flake, algae wafers, frozen brine for color and gut health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get fry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlmost certainly. Mollies are livebearers and breed readily in good conditions. Hidden fry survive better in heavily planted tanks; otherwise most are eaten by tank mates and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need salt in the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — Sailfin Mollies do fine in straight fresh water as long as it's hard and alkaline. A pinch of aquarium salt won't hurt and can help with stress, but it's optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do my mollies look pale or have clamped fins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually a water quality or hardness issue. Mollies struggle in soft, acidic water — test pH and GH and adjust toward 7.5–8.5 \/ 10–25 dGH. Stable parameters fix most \"molly diseases\" before they start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick the colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe rotate stock by what arrives from our suppliers — silver, dalmatian, marbled green, and gold are common. Come in and we'll show you what's swimming in the display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079388770523,"sku":"FW1-F4247","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_5a6a4db8-0c0d-4c67-84d2-b2c422e85509.jpg?v=1766517245"},{"product_id":"bleeding-heart-tetra-hyphessobrycon-erythrostigma-freshwater","title":"Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBleeding Heart Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon erythrostigma\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, beginner-to-intermediate community fish instantly recognizable by the vivid red \"bleeding heart\" spot on its silver-pink flank and the trailing fins of mature males. Native to the slow, shaded blackwaters of the upper Amazon basin, these tetras thrive in well-planted tanks with soft lighting and gentle flow, where their bold coloration really pops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more peaceful community fish or supplies for your setup? Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eFreshwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons minimum — they need horizontal swimming room and grow larger than most tetras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in groups of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lone or paired bleeding hearts become shy, stressed, and lose color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard (GH 4–10). Tolerant of typical community values once acclimated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dim lighting, driftwood, leaf litter, and dense planting along the back and sides bring out the brightest reds. Leave open swimming lanes in the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore. Offer a quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003etropical flake or brine shrimp flake\u003c\/a\u003e as the staple, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp 2–3 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly 20–25% water changes. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e to neutralize chlorine, chloramine, and ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBleeding Heart Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon erythrostigma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCharacidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUpper Amazon basin (Peru, Colombia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eApproximately 2.5–3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and shoaling. Occasional mild fin-nipping can occur when kept in groups smaller than six or when housed with very long-finned, slow-moving fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOther peaceful tetras like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-skirt-tetra-gymnocorymbus-ternetzi-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Skirt Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottom-dwelling community catfish such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corys\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-laser-corydoras\"\u003eOrange Laser Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlgae-eating snails such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003eNerite Snails\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeaceful rasboras, hatchetfish, dwarf cichlids (rams), and small loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e bettas and angelfish with long flowing fins, aggressive cichlids, very large or boisterous tank mates, and any fish small enough to be mistaken for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein staple flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — complete water conditioner for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all freshwater foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater care \u0026amp; treatments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eShop all freshwater livestock \u0026amp; supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Bleeding Heart Tetras should I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of six. Larger groups (8–10+) show stronger color, more natural shoaling behavior, and less fin nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Bleeding Heart Tetras fin nippers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're considered peaceful but can occasionally nip slow, long-finned tank mates if under-shoaled or stressed. A proper group size and plenty of swimming room virtually eliminate the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank do they need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30 gallons is the practical minimum. Bleeding hearts grow larger and swim more actively than neons or ember tetras, so a longer footprint is far better than a tall, narrow tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the \"bleeding heart\" spot fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe red spot stays for life, but its intensity depends on diet, water quality, and stress. Dim lighting, dark substrate, and a varied diet keep it brightest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079498477787,"sku":"FW1-F1116","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_a5635300-99ee-48e9-ba33-1105f082a214.jpg?v=1766517812"},{"product_id":"wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater","title":"Wyoming White Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWyoming White Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking designer clownfish, selectively bred from the standard Ocellaris to show a clean, mostly white body with a vivid orange face and bold black edging that deepens as the fish matures. Captive-bred and exceptionally hardy, it is peaceful, reef-safe, and one of the easiest saltwater fish to keep, which makes it a perfect centerpiece for beginners and a favorite of seasoned reefers. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish and reef livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWyoming Whites are an excellent first saltwater fish. Because they are tank-raised, they readily accept prepared foods and shrug off the stress that bothers wild-caught fish. Give them a stable, established reef or fish-only system of at least 20 gallons with plenty of rockwork to claim as territory. Keep the temperature between 74 and 78°F, pH at 8.1 to 8.4, and salinity at 1.020 to 1.025. Feed a varied omnivore diet of frozen or live mysis and brine shrimp along with quality marine flakes or pellets and some algae-based food, offered two to three times a day in small amounts. They can be kept singly, as a bonded pair, or as a small group started young, and while they do not need an anemone in captivity, they will often host a bubble-tip anemone if one is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:6px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;width:42%;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003eWyoming White Clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e (designer variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003eAbout 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003eOmnivore (meaty \u0026amp; algae-based foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003e74 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;font-weight:600;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;\"\u003eCaptive-bred (tank-raised)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWyoming Whites are social and get along well with other peaceful reef fish, corals, and non-aggressive invertebrates. They can be territorial toward their own kind, so keep only one clownfish or a bonded pair, and avoid mixing them with clownfish from other genera. They pair beautifully with a host anemone such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Bulb (Bubble-Tip) Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e, though one is not required for them to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 10px 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-artemia-brine-shrimp-live-nauplii\"\u003eBulldawg Artemia Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for a nutritious live treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Food Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e for the algae side of their diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Bulb (Bubble-Tip) Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e as a natural host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eMarine foods\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Wyoming White good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As a captive-bred Ocellaris, it is hardy, disease-resistant, and already used to aquarium life and prepared foods, making it one of the best starter saltwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need an anemone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Wyoming Whites do not require an anemone to be healthy and will often perch in rockwork or corals instead. They will happily host a bubble-tip anemone if you choose to add one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep a single fish or a bonded pair. A small group can work if started young in a larger tank, but do not mix them with other clownfish species, as they can be territorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it bother my corals or inverts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Wyoming Whites are reef-safe and coexist peacefully with corals and non-aggressive invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088133501147,"sku":"48088133501147-D9","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/e6ccf756-5f42-4371-a408-2d9edff83980.png?v=1780559253"},{"product_id":"black-photon-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-percula-saltwater","title":"Black Photon Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris x percula)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Photon Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captive-bred designer hybrid: a cross between a Black Darwin Ocellaris and an Onyx Percula, first bred and named by Dr. Sanjay Joshi, who the reef world nicknamed the Photon Man for his work on LED lighting. The result is a clownfish with a deep velvet-black body, crisp white bars, and a burst of bright orange across the face, belly, and anal fin. It is hardy, peaceful, reef safe, and just as beginner friendly as a standard Ocellaris. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build out the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons for a single fish, 30 gallons or more if you plan to grow out a pair. They stay small and do not need much swimming room, but stable water volume matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.026. Hardy and forgiving once the tank is cycled and stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore, and an eager eater from day one. Marine pellets, flake, and frozen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e or brine shrimp. Two small feedings a day keeps the color rich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnemone not required.\u003c\/strong\u003e This fish is captive bred and has never seen a wild anemone. It will thrive in a bare reef, and many happily adopt a powerhead, a coral, or a corner of the rockwork instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you do want a host:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Bubble Tip Anemone (\u003cem\u003eEntacmaea quadricolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic and hardiest pairing. Give the tank at least six months of stability and strong lighting before adding one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e clownfish are sequential hermaphrodites. Add the second fish while both are small and let the larger one become female. Adding a second adult to an established adult usually ends badly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e completely. It will not pick at corals, though a settled clown may host a large LPS and irritate it by wriggling in the flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eAmphiprion percula\u003c\/em\u003e (hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlack Photon Clownfish, Photon Clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParentage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlack Darwin Ocellaris x Onyx Percula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize offered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall, roughly 1 to 1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, territorial around its host\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful with almost everything and an easy fit in a mixed reef. Good tank mates include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003eFirefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/royal-gramma-gramma-loreto-saltwater\"\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinalfish-pterapogon-kauderni-saltwater\"\u003eBanggai Cardinalfish\u003c\/a\u003e, and cleanup crew inverts like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep one clownfish species per tank. Two different species, or two unpaired adults of any kind, will fight over territory. Large aggressive fish that see a three inch clownfish as food, such as lionfish, groupers, and big eels, are the other thing to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this look, compare it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-darwin-ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eBlack Darwin Ocellaris\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/true-percula-clownfish-amphiprion-percula-saltwater\"\u003eTrue Percula\u003c\/a\u003e, the two parent fish behind the hybrid, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-ice-longfin-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eBlack Ice Longfin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eWyoming White\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e frozen staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-peewee-1-5mm-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Marine PeeWee Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e slow-sinking daily pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-grazing-pellets-saltwater-fish-food\"\u003eVitalis Marine Grazing Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/snowflake-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eSnowflake Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/saltwater-refractometer-hard-case-atc-salinity-tester\"\u003eSaltwater Refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e for accurate salinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMine looks brown, not black. Did I get the wrong fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, that is exactly what a young Black Photon looks like. Juveniles come out brown and orange, and the brown deepens to solid black as the fish matures while the orange stays on the face, belly, and anal fin. A small one is still filling in its color, so expect it to darken over the coming months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different from a Black Ocellaris?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Percula half. Black Photons carry the thicker black bar outlines and the heavier facial orange that Onyx Percula bring to the cross, so the contrast between black body and orange face is bolder than a straight Black Ocellaris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need an anemone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at all. Captive-bred clownfish do fine without one, and an anemone is a much bigger commitment than the fish is. Add one later only if the tank is mature and your lighting can support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and a bonded pair is the best way to keep them, but start with two small fish added at the same time. They begin life sexually undifferentiated and the dominant one becomes female, so pairing works easily when they are young and rarely when they are grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088135368923,"sku":"48088135368923","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/3b4d5bf7-63eb-4ae0-a8e5-bcb16d76ec39.png?v=1787617472"},{"product_id":"ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater","title":"Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOcellaris Clownfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic orange, white, and black clownfish that made the world fall in love with saltwater aquariums. Hardy, peaceful, and fully reef-safe, it is widely considered the best first fish for a marine tank, and its bold personality and wiggly swimming style keep it entertaining for veteran reefers too. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the perfect reef around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger for a single fish or a bonded pair. Ocellaris stay small and tend to claim one area of the tank rather than roaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.0 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.026, dKH 8 to 12. Steady parameters matter more than chasing exact numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e open swimming space with rockwork to shelter near. A lid is a smart precaution, especially while a new fish settles in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e enthusiastic omnivore. Feed once or twice daily with a quality marine pellet plus frozen foods like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e and brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e clownfish are protandrous hermaphrodites. Add two juveniles together and the larger, more dominant fish becomes the female of a bonded pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOcellaris Clownfish, False Percula Clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcellaris Clownfish are model citizens in a peaceful community or reef tank. Great tank mates include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003eFirefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/royal-gramma-gramma-loreto-saltwater\"\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinal-pterapogon-kaudernii-saltwater-reef\"\u003eBanggai Cardinal\u003c\/a\u003e, and cleanup crew inverts like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep only one clownfish species per tank; mixing species or adding a third clown usually leads to bullying. An anemone is optional, but a settled pair will often adopt a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/snowflake-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003ebubble tip anemone\u003c\/a\u003e as a host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e frozen food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-peewee-1-5mm-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Marine PeeWee Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-marine-grazing-pellets-saltwater-fish-food\"\u003eVitalis Marine Grazing Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/snowflake-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eSnowflake Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e host options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/helloreef-clownfish-anemone-aquarium-kit\"\u003eHELLOREEF Clownfish \u0026amp; Anemone Aquarium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for a first clownfish setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes my clownfish need an anemone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Ocellaris do perfectly well without one and many never see an anemone in their lives. If you want the full Nemo experience, a bubble tip anemone is the easiest host to keep, once your tank is mature and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a pair is the ideal way to keep them. Add two at the same time and they will sort out the female and male roles on their own. Avoid adding a third or mixing clownfish species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely. Ocellaris will not bother corals or invertebrates. A hosting clown may wallow in soft corals, which can annoy the coral but does no lasting harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do they live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith good care an Ocellaris Clownfish routinely lives well over a decade, so plan for a long friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088139268315,"sku":"SW3-SW1110","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/nemo.png?v=1783586531"},{"product_id":"black-darwin-ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater","title":"Black Darwin Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Darwin Ocellaris Clownfish (\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is the striking jet-black color form of the classic ocellaris clown,\u003c\/strong\u003e trading the usual orange for a deep velvety black body crossed by three crisp white bars. Hardy, peaceful, and full of personality, it is one of the best beginner saltwater fish and a perfect centerpiece for a reef or fish-only tank. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger with live rock for shelter and territory. Clownfish are not strong swimmers and appreciate a calm flow zone they can call home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep parameters stable. Target 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.020 to 1.025, and dKH 8 to 12. Captive-bred clowns like this one adapt easily to aquarium life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy-to-feed omnivore. Offer a varied menu of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003emarine flake\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003emysis\u003c\/a\u003e, and brine shrimp 1 to 2 times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and reef safe, though it can be feisty in defense of its chosen spot. Keep singly or as a bonded pair, and add it before more aggressive tankmates so it can settle in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnemone host:\u003c\/strong\u003e An anemone is not required, but this clown will happily host a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eBulb Tip Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e if you choose to add one. Many captive-bred clowns also adopt a coral or just a favorite rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlack Darwin Ocellaris Clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAround 3.5 inches (9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive-bred (Darwin lineage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eBlack Darwin Clowns are peaceful and reef safe, mixing well with other calm to moderately bold reef fish and with corals and most invertebrates. Good companions we carry include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinal-pterapogon-kaudernii-saltwater-reef\"\u003eBanggai Cardinal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-firefish-goby-nemateleotris-decora-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Firefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/midas-blenny-ecsenius-midas-saltwater-reef-safe\"\u003eMidas Blenny\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-saltwater\"\u003eNeon Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-mandarin-goby-synchiropus-splendidus-saltwater\"\u003eRed Mandarin Goby\u003c\/a\u003e and reef-safe cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAvoid large aggressive fish and other clownfish species, which can trigger territorial squabbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e for daily staple feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for protein and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eBulb Tip Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to offer a natural host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003emarine fish nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Black Darwin Clownfish reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is fully reef safe and will not bother corals or invertebrates, making it a great fit for any reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need an anemone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Clownfish do not require an anemone to stay healthy. This one will host a Bulb Tip Anemone if offered, but is perfectly happy claiming a coral or rock instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Captive-bred ocellaris clowns are among the hardiest and easiest marine fish, which makes them a top choice for a first saltwater tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep them singly or as a bonded pair. Two unpaired clowns, or mixing with other clownfish species, can lead to territorial aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088141463771,"sku":"48088141463771","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/09156ff0-caa4-4a46-825f-99568e989d5c.png?v=1781135227"},{"product_id":"maroon-goldstripe-clownfish-small","title":"Maroon Goldstripe Clownfish - Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maroon Goldstripe Clownfish is a bold, striking saltwater fish known for its deep red coloration and vivid gold striping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This species develops strong personality and territorial behavior as it matures, making it best suited for experienced marine hobbyists with appropriate tank space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinct maroon body with bright gold striping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy species when properly acclimated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept singly or as a bonded pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay host with anemones in established systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan become territorial as it matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaroon Goldstripe Clownfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith Caution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive Arrival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn Store Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Only Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a live fish and is available for \u003cstrong\u003elocal in-store pickup only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shipping is not available. Please bring an insulated container if traveling longer distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this fish be shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This item is pickup only at our physical location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only as a bonded pair. Multiple maroons may fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this fish beginner friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended for beginners due to aggression as it matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088143003867,"sku":"48088143003867","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/s_r-gold-stripe-maroon-clownfish.jpg?v=1766777143"},{"product_id":"harptail-blenny-meiacanthus-mossambicus-saltwater","title":"Harptail Blenny (Meiacanthus mossambicus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHarptail Blenny\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus mossambicus\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as the Mozambique Fangblenny or Lyretail Fangblenny, is the blenny for people who want a blenny that actually swims. Most blennies perch on rock and dart between hiding spots. This one hovers out in open water like a small wrasse, drifting mid-tank with its long forked tail trailing behind it, and it does this all day where you can see it. Soft olive to yellow with dark shoulder striping and that unmistakable harp-shaped tail. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason it can afford to hang in open water is that it is venomous. Fangblennies in the genus \u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e carry grooved fangs with a mild venom, and a predator that swallows one gets bitten from the inside and spits it straight back out. Reef fish learn this fast, so a Harptail cruises around unbothered by things that would eat a similar-sized goby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons and up with live rock. It uses open water, so give it some room to cruise rather than a rock-packed nano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore with a fast metabolism. Feed small amounts two to three times a day rather than one big feeding. Frozen mysis, enriched brine, and a quality marine pellet or flake. A skinny fangblenny is an underfed one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuinely peaceful. It rarely bothers tankmates and its venom means tankmates rarely bother it. One per tank unless the system is large, since same-genus fangblennies will spar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, completely. It ignores corals, clams, and ornamental inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.020 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4. Hardy and forgiving once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not hand feed and do not handle it without gloves. The venom is not dangerous to people, but a bite still hurts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e like most active reef fish it can jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHarptail Blenny, Mozambique Fangblenny, Lyretail Fangblenny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus mossambicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWestern Indian Ocean, commonly captive bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to about 3.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, feed 2 to 3 small meals daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenomous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, defensive fangs. Not dangerous to people, but do not hand feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent in a peaceful reef community: clownfish, cardinalfish, gobies, wrasses, small tangs, and dottybacks such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orchid-dottyback-pseudochromis-fridmani-saltwater\"\u003eOrchid Dottyback\u003c\/a\u003e. Safe with all inverts, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003ecleaner shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and cleanup crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe venom makes it unusually safe around larger fish, but do not take that as licence to house it with a lionfish or a big grouper. And keep only one \u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e unless the tank is large, since they recognise each other as rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, the staple for small carnivorous reef fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pe-pellets-saltwater-1mm-2oz\"\u003ePiscine Energetics 1 mm Saltwater Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for dry daily feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection for tankmates and reef supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dangerous to me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. The venom is a defence against being swallowed and it is not medically significant to humans. It can still bite, so use a net rather than your hand and skip hand feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely. It leaves corals, clams, and ornamental shrimp alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill bigger fish eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost learn not to. Predators that swallow a fangblenny get bitten inside the mouth and release it, so they are left alone far more than a fish this size normally would be. That is not a guarantee against a large predator, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly in a large tank. Two fangblennies in a 30 gallon will pick at each other. One is the safe answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it eat algae like other blennies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Despite the name it is not a grazer. It is an omnivore that feeds in the water column, so do not buy one to control algae. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lawnmower-blenny-salarias-fasciatus-saltwater\"\u003eLawnmower Blenny\u003c\/a\u003e is the fish for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088163090651,"sku":"48088163090651","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/s_r_harptail_blenny.jpg?v=1766777547"},{"product_id":"naso-tang-medium","title":"Naso Tang - Medium","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Naso Tang is a graceful and active surgeonfish, known for its streamlined body, long snout, and constant swimming behavior.\u003c\/strong\u003e This medium-sized specimen is healthy, alert, and best suited for experienced marine hobbyists with large, well-established aquariums that can support its active nature.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live fish are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElegant silver-gray body with subtle yellow and orange accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium size specimen, active and feeding well\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeaceful temperament with most tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly active swimmer requiring ample open space\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent algae grazer in large marine systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaso Tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaso lituratus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore \/ Omnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\nThis fish is available exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003elocal in-store pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Due to its size and activity level, this species is recommended for large, established marine aquariums. Our staff is happy to assist with care, tank sizing, and compatibility questions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live fish are available for in-store pickup only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Naso Tang reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is considered reef safe and does not harm corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fish require a large tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, due to its swimming behavior, a very large aquarium is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48097559806171,"sku":"1315257","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg-74071-1201161-099.jpg?v=1767208521"},{"product_id":"lemon-peel-angel-medium","title":"Lemon Peel Angel - Medium","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lemon Peel Angelfish is a vibrant and eye-catching marine angelfish, known for its bright yellow coloration and bold personality.\u003c\/strong\u003e This medium-sized specimen is healthy, active, and ideal for experienced saltwater hobbyists looking to add striking color and movement to a reef or fish-only marine aquarium.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live fish are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrilliant lemon-yellow coloration with electric blue accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium size specimen, well-established and feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest suited for experienced marine hobbyists\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires stable water parameters and appropriate tank size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot considered fully reef-safe with all corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemon Peel Angelfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentropyge flavissima\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith caution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\nThis fish is available exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003elocal in-store pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Please ensure you have an established marine aquarium ready prior to purchase. Our staff is happy to answer care and compatibility questions in person.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live fish are pickup in-store only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this fish go in a reef tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may nip at some corals and invertebrates, so reef compatibility is not guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this fish eating prepared foods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this specimen is actively feeding on prepared marine foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48097564557531,"sku":"3100662","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg66427LemonpeelAngelfish.jpg?v=1767208820"},{"product_id":"flame-angel","title":"Flame Angel","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flame Angelfish is one of the most popular and visually striking dwarf angelfish, prized for its vibrant red coloration accented with bold black striping.\u003c\/strong\u003e This specimen is active, alert, and an excellent choice for experienced saltwater hobbyists looking to add color and movement to a marine aquarium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live fish are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant red-orange body with bold vertical black striping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-established and feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-aggressive temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular choice for fish-only and select reef systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires stable water parameters and proper tank size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame Angelfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentropyge loricula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith caution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eThis fish is available exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003elocal in-store pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Please ensure your aquarium is fully established and suitable for this species before purchase. Our staff is happy to assist with care and compatibility questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live fish are available for in-store pickup only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Flame Angelfish reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may nip at some corals, so reef compatibility is not guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this fish eating prepared foods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this specimen is actively feeding on prepared marine foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48655950020827,"sku":"1101912","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48655950053595,"sku":"1101913","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/FlameAngelfish_480x480_jpg.webp?v=1767209149"},{"product_id":"bicolor-angelfish-centropyge-bicolor-saltwater","title":"Bicolor Angelfish (Centropyge bicolor)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bicolor Angelfish (\u003cem\u003eCentropyge bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the boldest dwarf angels in the hobby,\u003c\/strong\u003e splitting a brilliant golden-yellow front half from a deep royal-blue rear in one clean vertical line, with a matching blue \"crown\" over the eyes. This is an intermediate-level, semi-aggressive marine fish that brings constant grazing activity and big personality to a mature fish-only or carefully planned reef aquarium. Build out the rest of the system with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 gallons or larger with plenty of mature live rock. Bicolors are natural grazers and need established rockwork covered in algae and microfauna to thrive, plus open water to swim and caves to retreat into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep parameters stable and pristine. Target 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.020 to 1.025, and dKH 8 to 12. This is not a fish for a freshly cycled tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with a heavy plant tilt. Offer a varied menu of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003emarine seaweed and algae\u003c\/a\u003e, spirulina, angelfish preparations, and meaty foods like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003emysis\u003c\/a\u003e and brine shrimp. Feeding 2 to 3 small meals a day keeps color and condition high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive and best kept one angel per tank. Add it after calmer fish are settled and provide enough rockwork to break up sightlines so it can establish a territory without bullying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef safe with caution. The Bicolor is the least reef-trustworthy of the dwarf angels and may nip at LPS, soft coral polyps, clam mantles, and other sessile invertebrates. Well-fed individuals in fish-forward reefs behave best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBicolor Angelfish (Oriole Angelfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentropyge bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAround 6 inches (15 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e70 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore (algae-heavy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWith caution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eKeep just one Bicolor Angelfish per tank, and avoid housing it with other dwarf angels. It does well alongside peaceful to moderately bold reef fish that occupy different zones of the tank. Good companions we carry include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eWyoming White Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-firefish-goby-nemateleotris-decora-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Firefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-saltwater\"\u003eNeon Wrasse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater\"\u003eTomini Tang\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eMexican Turbo Snails\u003c\/a\u003e and other reef-safe cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eUse caution with prized LPS, soft corals, and clams, and avoid very timid tankmates that could be out-grazed at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-angelixir-250ml-amino-acid-food-soak\"\u003eBrightwell AngeLixir\u003c\/a\u003e amino-acid soak, formulated for marine angels and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Food Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e for daily algae grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for meaty protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brs-spirulina-powder\"\u003eSpirulina Powder\u003c\/a\u003e to boost color and add greens to homemade blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003emarine fish nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Bicolor Angelfish reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReef safe with caution. It is the least reef-trustworthy dwarf angel and may nip at LPS, soft coral polyps, and clam mantles. Keeping it well-fed lowers the risk, but it is safest in a fish-only or fish-forward setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big a tank does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70 gallons or more with mature live rock. The extra room and established algae growth are what keep this active grazer healthy long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two angelfish together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend one angel per tank. Bicolors are territorial toward other angels and usually do best as the only dwarf angel in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn algae-heavy omnivore diet: marine seaweed, spirulina, angelfish preparations, plus mysis and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts 2 to 3 times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48097567965403,"sku":"3100102","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg66076BicolorAngelfish.jpg?v=1767209322"},{"product_id":"royal-gramma-gramma-loreto-saltwater","title":"Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGramma loreto\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most beautiful and beginner-friendly reef fish in the hobby — a vivid two-toned basslet from the Caribbean with a deep purple front half that fades into a brilliant yellow tail. Peaceful, hardy, and reef-safe, Royal Grammas spend their day darting between rocks and live caves, often hanging vertically or even upside-down along overhangs. They make a stunning centerpiece for nano and mid-sized reef tanks. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater reef supplies and livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Grammas are a true beginner saltwater fish — they accept a wide range of foods, tolerate normal reef parameters, and are hardy once acclimated. The two non-negotiables: \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of live rock with caves and overhangs\u003c\/strong\u003e (they need vertical hidey-holes to feel safe), and \u003cstrong\u003ea tight-fitting lid\u003c\/strong\u003e (they're notorious jumpers, especially when first introduced).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of small meaty foods 1–2 times daily: mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely-chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. They'll happily pick at copepods and amphipods in well-established tanks, making them excellent residents in systems with a refugium or pod population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 12px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGramma loreto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGrammatidae (basslets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWestern Atlantic, Caribbean reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore — mysis, brine, copepods, finely-chopped seafood, marine pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5–7 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ Reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes — won't harm corals or inverts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, but territorial with own species and look-alikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020–1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes — known jumpers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful reef fish that occupy different zones — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/maroon-goldstripe-clownfish-small\"\u003eclownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tomini-tang-ctenochaetus-tominiensis-saltwater\"\u003epeaceful tangs\u003c\/a\u003e, gobies, blennies, cardinalfish, anthias, dwarf angelfish, and most invertebrates (shrimp, snails, hermit crabs). Reef-safe with all corals and clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e other Royal Grammas (unless in very large systems with separated territories), dottybacks and other purple\/yellow fish that trigger same-species aggression, and large predatory fish (groupers, lionfish, triggers) that may eat them. Keep one Royal Gramma per tank unless your system is 100+ gallons with clear sight-line breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the size that matches your tank and your timeline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e — younger fish, ideal for nano and mid-sized reefs (30–55 gal); grows out in your tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e — established, eating well, ready to settle into a stable reef setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e — near adult size, vivid color, ideal centerpiece for larger reefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-grown adult, peak color, the most striking option for show tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-artemia-brine-shrimp-live-nauplii\"\u003eBulldawg Live Brine Shrimp Nauplii\u003c\/a\u003e — live food Royal Grammas love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eAdaptive Reef Copepod Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e — establish a pod population for natural grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-angelixir-250ml-amino-acid-food-soak\"\u003eBrightwell AngeLixir\u003c\/a\u003e — amino acid soak to boost color and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-fish-food-icebox-reusable-insulated-bag\"\u003eSFBB Fish Food Icebox\u003c\/a\u003e — get your frozen mysis home cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all aquarium foods\u003c\/a\u003e — pellets, frozen, freeze-dried, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Royal Gramma reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — completely. They don't pick at corals, clams, or invertebrates. They're an ideal candidate for any reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it jump out of my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPossibly, especially in the first week or when startled. A tight-fitting lid or eggcrate top is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mine hang upside-down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat's completely normal. Royal Grammas orient to whatever surface they're nearest — including the underside of overhangs and rocks. It's a healthy, natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two Royal Grammas together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly in large tanks (100+ gallons) with clearly separated cave territories, or as a confirmed mated pair. In smaller tanks they'll fight to the death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they eat copepods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Royal Grammas happily graze on copepods and amphipods in mature reef tanks. A refugium or copepod habitat keeps them well-fed between meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until it colors up fully?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost Royal Grammas show full color within 1–2 weeks of being placed in a stable, well-fed tank. Stress from shipping or rough tank mates can dull color temporarily.';\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48588193530075,"sku":"1115091","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48588193562843,"sku":"1115090","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48588193595611,"sku":"SW3-SW1942","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":48588193628379,"sku":"1115093","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg_72329_Royal_Gramma_Basslet.jpg?v=1767210242"},{"product_id":"auriga-butterflyfish-chaetodon-auriga-saltwater","title":"Auriga Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Auriga Butterflyfish (\u003cem\u003eChaetodon auriga\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as the Threadfin Butterflyfish, is the hardiest and most forgiving member of a family that is otherwise notoriously difficult. A crisp white body carries a fine herringbone crosshatch, a black bandit mask through the eye, and a broad wash of yellow across the rear half. Adults trail a long thread-like filament from the top of the dorsal fin, which is where both names come from (\u003cem\u003eauriga\u003c\/em\u003e is Latin for charioteer, after the trailing whip). Care level is intermediate, temperament is peaceful, and this fish reaches a substantial 9 inches, so it needs a large, established fish-only or FOWLR system rather than a nano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e, or see what else is swimming in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003edisplay tanks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 gallons minimum. This is an active, wide-ranging grazer that picks its way across rock all day, and cramped quarters are the fastest route to a stressed, non-feeding butterfly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of mature live rock with crevices to pick at, plus open water in front of it to cruise. A well-established tank with some natural film and micro-life gives a new arrival something to graze on while it settles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore, and one of the easiest butterflies to convert to prepared foods. Feed a varied menu of meaty frozen fare and marine algae three times daily. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-angel-butterfly-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Angel \u0026amp; Butterfly Cube\u003c\/a\u003e is formulated for exactly this fish, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-formula-two\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Formula Two\u003c\/a\u003e covers the algae side. Clip a sheet of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tlf-seaveggies-purple-seaweed\"\u003eSeaVeggies Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e between feedings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies are sensitive to nitrate and swings. Keep nitrate low, alkalinity steady, and do consistent water changes. Check parameters with a kit from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one per tank unless you are adding a confirmed bonded pair. Two unpaired adults will fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip acclimate slowly and dim the lights for the first evening. Offer food the same day, a healthy Auriga usually eats within 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAiptasia Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Auriga is one of the few fish that genuinely earns its keep against Aiptasia. It picks the pest anemones off rock work with real enthusiasm, and many reefers keep one in a FOWLR or lightly stocked mixed system specifically for that job. Treat this as a bonus rather than a guarantee, since individual fish vary in how aggressively they hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAuriga Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChaetodon auriga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eChaetodontidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e125 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNo. Safe for FOWLR and fish-only systems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 to 12 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific and Red Sea reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a reef-safe fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Auriga will sample LPS, soft corals, zoanthids, clam mantles, feather dusters, and ornamental anemones. Keep it in a FOWLR or fish-only display, or accept the risk in a mixed system stocked only with SPS and leathers it tends to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e are peaceful to semi-aggressive fish of similar size that will not bully it away from food:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-tang-zebrasoma-xanthurum-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Tang (\u003cem\u003eZebrasoma xanthurum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-throat-trigger-xanthichthys-auromarginatus-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Throat Trigger (\u003cem\u003eXanthichthys auromarginatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-wrasse-halichoeres-melanurus-saltwater\"\u003eNeon Wrasse (\u003cem\u003eHalichoeres melanurus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis (\u003cem\u003eChromis viridis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/yellowhead-jawfish-opistognathus-aurifrons-saltwater\"\u003eYellowhead Jawfish (\u003cem\u003eOpistognathus aurifrons\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e other butterflyfish in anything under a very large system, aggressive triggers and large angels that will outcompete it, and any tank built around prized LPS or clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-angel-butterfly-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Angel \u0026amp; Butterfly Cube 3.5oz\u003c\/a\u003e, a frozen blend built for this family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-marine-cuisine-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Marine Cuisine Cube 3.5oz\u003c\/a\u003e for meaty variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-formula-two\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Formula Two\u003c\/a\u003e, algae-forward frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tlf-seaveggies-purple-seaweed\"\u003eTwo Little Fishies SeaVeggies Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e for grazing between meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-marine-s\"\u003eHikari Marine-S\u003c\/a\u003e as a dry staple once it is settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/boyd-vitachem-marine-liquid-vitamin-saltwater\"\u003eBoyd Vitachem Marine\u003c\/a\u003e to soak foods and support a new arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Auriga Butterflyfish reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It will pick at LPS, soft corals, zoanthids, clam mantles, and feather dusters. It is an excellent choice for a FOWLR or fish-only tank, not for a mixed reef you care about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really eat Aiptasia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually, yes. The Auriga is one of the more reliable Aiptasia predators in the hobby and will work rock work over steadily. Results vary by individual, so treat it as a strong bonus rather than a guaranteed cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good first butterflyfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is the best one to start with. Auriga are far hardier and far more willing to take prepared foods than obligate coral-polyp feeders like Copperbands or Ornate Butterflies. The real requirement is tank size and a mature system, not advanced skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mine not have the trailing dorsal thread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJuveniles have not grown it yet, and it lengthens with age. Separately, Red Sea specimens naturally lack the black eyespot on the rear dorsal fin that Indo-Pacific fish carry, so a missing spot is a regional trait rather than a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep two together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly as a confirmed bonded pair, and only in a very large system. Two unpaired adults will squabble persistently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113331110107,"sku":"1130002","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/IMG_7049_1500x1500_jpg.webp?v=1767876097"},{"product_id":"banggai-cardinalfish-pterapogon-kauderni-saltwater","title":"Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBanggai Cardinalfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePterapogon kauderni\u003c\/em\u003e) looks like it was designed rather than evolved. A silver body carries three bold black bars, the fins trail into long dramatic points, and the whole thing is dusted with bright white spots that catch the light as it hovers. It moves slowly and deliberately, almost hanging in place, which makes it one of the most watchable fish in a reef tank. Peaceful, hardy, reef safe, and a genuinely good beginner fish once you understand one thing about how they treat each other. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the tank around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eBuy captive bred, and here is why\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species comes from one place on earth: the Banggai Archipelago in Indonesia, a natural range small enough to drive across. Decades of collection for the aquarium trade hit wild populations hard, and in February 2016 NOAA listed the Banggai Cardinalfish as \u003cstrong\u003eThreatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act\u003c\/strong\u003e. The good news is that this is one of the easiest marine fish to breed in captivity, so tank bred stock is widely available, better adapted to aquarium life, and takes zero pressure off a fragile wild population. If you are choosing between a wild caught and a captive bred Banggai, it is not a close call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons for one or a pair. Go bigger if you want a group, since the group needs to be large enough to spread aggression around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many, and this is the important part:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep one, keep a bonded pair, or keep six or more in a large tank. What fails is the middle. Three or four Banggai in a normal display will sort themselves into a dominant fish and a victim, and the smallest one gets bullied until it dies. This is the single most common way people lose them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.020 to 1.025. Hardy once settled and eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e carnivore. They are slow, deliberate feeders that will not fight a tang for a mouthful, so target feed if you keep pushy tank mates. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e and frozen brine are readily taken, and most captive bred fish accept a small pellet like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-marine-s\"\u003eHikari Marine-S\u003c\/a\u003e too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wild, juveniles hide among the spines of long-spined urchins and in anemones. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-pincushion-urchin-salmacis-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Pincushion Urchin\u003c\/a\u003e or a bubble tip like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/snowflake-bulb-anemone-entacmaea-quadricolor-saltwater\"\u003eSnowflake Bulb Anemone\u003c\/a\u003e gives them the same security in a display, though branching rock works fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate at most. These are hoverers, not swimmers, and heavy flow just pushes them around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended, as with any reef fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePterapogon kauderni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBanggai Cardinalfish, Banggai Cardinal, Kaudern's Cardinal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eApogonidae, the cardinalfishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful toward other species, territorial with its own kind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, fully\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePaternal mouthbrooder, no larval stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eESA Threatened since 2016. Endemic to the Banggai Archipelago, Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful with everything that is not another Banggai, and completely reef safe with corals and inverts including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e. Excellent alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/premium-picasso-clownfish-amphiprion-percula-saltwater\"\u003ePremium Picasso Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-ice-longfin-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eBlack Ice Longfin Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/royal-gramma-gramma-loreto-saltwater\"\u003eRoyal Gramma\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003eFirefish Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bluestripe-neon-goby-elacatinus-oceanops-saltwater\"\u003eBluestripe Neon Goby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bicolor-blenny-ecsenius-bicolor-saltwater\"\u003eBicolor Blenny\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/engineer-goby-pholidichthys-leucotaenia-saltwater\"\u003eEngineer Goby\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because they feed slowly and hover rather than dart, fast aggressive eaters can quietly starve them out over weeks. It is rarely obvious until the fish is thin. If your tank has pushy feeders, drop food near the Banggai directly rather than trusting it to compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-mysis\"\u003ePiscine Energetics PE Mysis\u003c\/a\u003e, the staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-mysis-shrimp-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Mysis Shrimp Cube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Brine Shrimp Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-marine-s\"\u003eHikari Marine-S\u003c\/a\u003e small pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-peewee-1-5mm-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Marine PeeWee Slow-Sinking Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne, two as a bonded pair, or six or more in a big tank. Never three or four. In small groups they establish a pecking order and the bottom fish gets harassed relentlessly. This is the number one reason Banggai keeping goes wrong, and it is entirely avoidable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it true the males carry the eggs in their mouths?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it is one of the best stories in the hobby. The male takes the fertilized eggs into his mouth and broods them for roughly three weeks without eating. There is no free swimming larval stage at all, so what he eventually spits out are tiny, fully formed Banggai Cardinalfish. That quirk is exactly why the species is so straightforward to breed in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it just hover in one place?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is normal and it is the charm of the species. Banggai are slow, deliberate hoverers rather than active swimmers. A fish parked in the same corner of the tank is behaving exactly as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it legal to buy one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The ESA Threatened listing recognizes the pressure on wild populations, but it has not banned trade in the species. Choosing tank bred fish is the meaningful thing you can do, and it is also the better buy since they are already eating prepared food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113337008347,"sku":"2135056","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Banggai_cardinalfish__Pterapogon_kauderni___43875107345.jpg?v=1767876540"},{"product_id":"false-yellow-watchman-goby-cryptocentrus-cinctus-saltwater","title":"False Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe False Yellow Watchman Goby (\u003cem\u003eCryptocentrus cinctus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a sunny, bright-yellow shrimp goby that perches at the mouth of its burrow keeping watch over the tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy, reef safe, and full of personality, it is famous for forming a symbiotic partnership with a pistol shrimp, the shrimp digs the burrow while the goby stands guard. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger with a deep sand bed of 2 inches or more. The goby (and its shrimp partner) needs soft sand or fine gravel to dig and maintain a burrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with a pistol shrimp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/curly-que-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-armatus-saltwater\"\u003epistol shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e makes a fascinating tankmate. The two share a burrow, the shrimp digging while the goby watches for danger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep parameters stable. Target 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.020 to 1.025, and dKH 8 to 12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore. Offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003emysis\u003c\/a\u003e, brine shrimp, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003emarine flake\u003c\/a\u003e 1 to 2 times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watchman gobies are skittish and can jump, so a tightly fitting lid is strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFalse Yellow Watchman Goby (Yellow Shrimp Goby)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCryptocentrus cinctus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAround 3.5 inches (9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.020 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe False Yellow Watchman Goby is peaceful toward other species and reef safe with corals and most invertebrates. Its star pairing is a pistol shrimp, but it also mixes well with calm community fish. Good companions we carry include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/curly-que-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-armatus-saltwater\"\u003eCurly-Que Pistol Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e (its natural burrow partner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/wyoming-white-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eWyoming White Clownfish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinal-pterapogon-kaudernii-saltwater-reef\"\u003eBanggai Cardinal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eKeep just one watchman goby per tank unless you have a mated pair, as they can be territorial toward their own kind and similar shrimp gobies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/curly-que-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-armatus-saltwater\"\u003eCurly-Que Pistol Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the classic goby-shrimp pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for protein and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e for daily staple feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003emarine fish nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a pistol shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the goby is perfectly happy on its own. But pairing it with a pistol shrimp creates one of the most fascinating symbiotic relationships in the hobby and is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It will not eat corals or invertebrates, though it may shift sand or nudge corals placed directly on the sand bed while digging its burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy, eats readily, and stays small, making it an excellent first shrimp goby for an established saltwater tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA carnivore diet of mysis, brine shrimp, and marine flake. Feed small amounts 1 to 2 times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113342709979,"sku":"1187187","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/643d8701-56f3-4deb-9c33-1ed239f7b628.png?v=1781135963"},{"product_id":"peacock-fancy-african-cichlid","title":"African Cichlid - Peacock Fancy","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003ePeacock Fancy African Cichlids are prized for their dazzling colors and energetic personalities, making them a true showpiece in any freshwater aquarium. These cichlids are best suited for hobbyists with some experience, as they thrive in stable environments with proper tankmates and water parameters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live fish are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant coloration and unique patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive swimmers and engaging personalities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept with other African cichlids of similar size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires hard, alkaline water and rocky aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed a varied diet for optimal color and health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use salt or copper medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeacock Fancy African Cichlid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAulonocara sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (pellets, flakes, frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8–8.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNever add salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires hard, alkaline water; sensitive to copper and salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese cichlids are available exclusively for local in-store pickup at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Peacock Cichlids thrive in groups with plenty of rocks and hiding places. Our staff is happy to answer questions about care, compatibility, and aquascaping for African cichlid tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live fish are available for in-store pickup only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan Peacock Cichlids live with other fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest with other African cichlids of similar size and temperament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat water conditions do they need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHard, alkaline water with stable pH between 7.8 and 8.6 is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs salt safe for Peacock Cichlids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, never add salt. This species is highly sensitive to salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113467195611,"sku":"FW1-F6568","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/P6204074_37ad22ae-f7e8-4a6b-b46e-9a87613f2323.jpg?v=1767883596"},{"product_id":"mustard-gas-halfmoon-male-betta-betta-splendens","title":"Mustard Gas Halfmoon Male Betta (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMustard Gas Halfmoon Male Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great color combinations in the hobby: a deep royal blue body, scaled like chainmail, against fins that burn golden yellow with a dark outer edge. That hard split between body color and fin color is what makes a fish a Mustard Gas, and the sharper the line, the better the fish. Add the halfmoon tail, which opens to a full 180 degree half circle when he flares, and you get a centerpiece that does not need a single tank mate to hold your attention. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to set him up properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F57F17;padding:10px 14px;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBettas need a real tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Five gallons minimum, heated to 78 to 82°F, gently filtered, with a lid. The bowl on the counter is where the \"bettas only live a year\" myth comes from. Set up correctly, this fish will give you three to five years.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons is the honest minimum and 10 gallons is better. More water means a more stable tank, and stability is what keeps long finned bettas healthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is not optional.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are tropical fish from Southeast Asia and they need 78 to 82°F year round. A room temperature tank leaves a betta sluggish, off its food, and prone to illness. A small \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/marina-submersible-heater\"\u003esubmersible heater\u003c\/a\u003e handles it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the flow low.\u003c\/strong\u003e That gorgeous tail is a sail. Halfmoons tire out fighting current and can end up resting on the bottom in a tank with too strong a filter. Baffle the outflow or run a gentle sponge filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing sharp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy finnage snags and tears on plastic plants and rough ornaments. Use silk plants like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-plant-papaya\"\u003eZooMed Betta Plant\u003c\/a\u003e, live plants, or smooth wood such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-mopani-wood-natural-african-driftwood\"\u003eBetta Mopani Wood\u003c\/a\u003e. Torn fins on a halfmoon take weeks to grow back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e carnivore, not a flake eater. A quality betta pellet like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-betta-bio-gold\"\u003eHikari Betta Bio-Gold\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-betta-floating-pellets\"\u003eXtreme Betta Floating Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e is the staple, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-betta-food-1g-vial-bloodworms\"\u003efreeze dried bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e as a treat a couple of times a week. Two or three pellets twice a day is plenty, and overfeeding is the most common husbandry mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface access:\u003c\/strong\u003e bettas breathe air through a labyrinth organ and must be able to reach the surface. Never fill a tank to the brim under a sealed lid, and give him a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-bed-leaf-hammock\"\u003eleaf hammock\u003c\/a\u003e near the top to rest on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTannins help.\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-catappa-leaves-10pk\"\u003ecatappa leaf\u003c\/a\u003e softens the water slightly, releases mild antibacterial tannins, and is genuinely good for fin condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bettas jump, and a startled one will clear an open rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMustard Gas, halfmoon tail type, male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOsphronemidae, the gouramis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive. One male per tank, always\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2.5 to 3 inches including finnage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons, heated and filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e78 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 to 15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow. Long fins do not handle current well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore, betta pellets and frozen or freeze dried foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 to 5 years in a proper setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSelectively bred. Wild \u003cem\u003eB. splendens\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Thailand and neighboring Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever two males.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the one absolute rule. Two male bettas in the same tank will fight until one is dead, and there is no tank size or amount of decor that reliably prevents it. Males and females also should not be housed together outside of a supervised, temporary breeding setup, because the male will harass the female relentlessly once spawning is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity options.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 10 gallon or larger, a calm betta often does fine with bottom dwellers and inverts that stay out of his way: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/skunk-cory-corydoras-arcuatus-freshwater\"\u003eSkunk Corys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-kuhli-loach-pangio-oblonga-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Kuhli Loaches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/otocinclus-catfish-otocinclus-vittatus-freshwater-algae-eater\"\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/a\u003e, nerite snails, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e. Temperament varies by individual though, so have a backup plan before you add anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fin nippers are the obvious problem, since a halfmoon tail is the most tempting target in the tank. Skip tiger barbs and similar. Also avoid anything long finned and colorful, like fancy guppies, which a betta may read as a rival male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther bettas we carry.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want a different look, have a look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tricolor-halfmoon-male-betta-betta-splendens\"\u003eTricolor Halfmoon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/twintail-halfmoon-male-betta-betta-splendens\"\u003eTwintail Halfmoon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/halfmoon-butterfly-male-betta-betta-splendens\"\u003eHalfmoon Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/radium-rosetail-male-betta-betta-splendens\"\u003eRadium Rosetail\u003c\/a\u003e. They all go in separate tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-betta-bio-gold\"\u003eHikari Betta Bio-Gold\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-betta-floating-pellets\"\u003eXtreme Betta Floating Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, the daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-betta-food-1g-vial-bloodworms\"\u003eSFBB Freeze-Dried Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e as a treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/marina-submersible-heater\"\u003eMarina Submersible Heater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-catappa-leaves-10pk\"\u003eFritz Catappa Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e for tannins and fin condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-bed-leaf-hammock\"\u003eZooMed Betta Bed Leaf Hammock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-mopani-wood-natural-african-driftwood\"\u003eBetta Mopani Wood\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-betta-basics\"\u003eSeachem Betta Basics\u003c\/a\u003e water conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly makes it a Mustard Gas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a bi-color pattern: a dark body, usually blue, steel, or green, paired with contrasting yellow or orange fins. The name comes from the sharp separation between the two. A good Mustard Gas has a clean line where the body color stops and the fin color starts, which is exactly what you see on this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill his fins really open into a half circle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen he flares, yes. Halfmoon refers to a caudal fin that spreads to a full 180 degrees, forming a clean D shape. He will not hold it constantly, so expect the full display when he sees his reflection, another fish, or you at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan he live in a bowl or a vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and this is worth being blunt about. Bettas survive in bowls because they breathe air, but they do not thrive. Unheated, unfiltered, and unstable water is what gives the species its short lifespan reputation. Five gallons with a heater is not a luxury setup, it is the baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is he tearing at his own tail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTail biting turns up in heavily finned bettas and is usually linked to boredom, stress, or water quality. More enrichment, cleaner water, and a tannin source generally sort it out. It is not contagious and the fins do grow back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I get the exact fish in the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photo is of one of our actual fish rather than a stock image, but every betta is individually patterned and we may have more than one of this variety in. Stop in and pick the one you like, and we will hold him for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113472930011,"sku":"FW1-F6934","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/blue-mustard-gas-halfmoon-male-betta-fish.jpg?v=1767884473"},{"product_id":"sterbai-cory-corydoras-sterbai-freshwater","title":"Sterbai Cory (Corydoras sterbai)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSterbai Cory\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/em\u003e) is the best looking and most useful armored catfish in the freshwater hobby: a dark chocolate body dusted with cream white spots, a finely reticulated head, and bright orange pectoral fin spines that flash every time it darts across the sand. What sets it apart from every other cory is heat tolerance. Most \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e start to struggle above 78°F, but the Sterbai is comfortable up to 82°F, which makes it the one cory that genuinely belongs in a discus or warm South American biotope tank. Peaceful, hardy, long lived, and endlessly busy along the bottom. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build out the rest of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a group, not a single fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corys are shoaling animals. Six or more is the minimum for confident, out-in-the-open behavior, and a group of eight to ten is where they really come alive. A lone cory hides and stops eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger. Floor space matters far more than height, so a wider footprint always beats a taller tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate is the one thing you cannot compromise on:\u003c\/strong\u003e use soft \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/estes-natural-aquatic-sand\"\u003eaquarium sand\u003c\/a\u003e or very smooth, rounded gravel. Sharp or coarse gravel wears down their barbels, and a cory that loses its barbels can no longer find food properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 to 82°F, pH 6.0 to 7.6, GH 2 to 15. Genuinely adaptable, but keep nitrates low, they are sensitive to dirty water and to salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore, and a scavenger by design rather than a cleanup crew. They need their own food that reaches the bottom. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-sinking-wafers\"\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-shrimpee-sinking-sticks\"\u003eXtreme Shrimpee Sinking Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e, and frozen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-bloodworms-cube-1-75oz\"\u003ebloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e are all taken eagerly. Feed after lights out if faster mid-water fish are beating them to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use salt or copper based medications\u003c\/strong\u003e at full dose. Like all scaleless catfish, Sterbai are far more sensitive to them than the fish they live with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e scoop them in a cup or container rather than a net. Their pectoral and dorsal spines lock outward, tangle in mesh, and can deliver a mild sting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorydoras sterbai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSterbai Cory, Sterba's Corydoras, Sterba's Cory Cat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, shoaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2.5 inches, females slightly larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e73 to 82°F, warm tank safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.0 to 7.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGH 2 to 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, sinking foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSand or smooth rounded gravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 to 10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRio Guaporé basin, Brazil and Bolivia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the safest community fish there is. Sterbai ignore everything above them and are far too armored to be bullied by ordinary community stock. Pair them with schooling fish like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cardinal-tetra-paracheirodon-axelrodi-freshwater\"\u003eCardinal Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi-freshwater\"\u003eNeon Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brilliant-rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri-freshwater\"\u003eRummy Nose Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/celestial-pearl-danio-danio-margaritatus-freshwater\"\u003eCelestial Pearl Danio\u003c\/a\u003e. They also mix perfectly with other bottom dwellers that work different shifts, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/otocinclus-catfish-otocinclus-vittatus-freshwater-algae-eater\"\u003eOtocinclus Catfish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bushynose-pleco-ancistrus-freshwater\"\u003eBushynose Pleco\u003c\/a\u003e, and with cleanup inverts like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e. Different \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e species will shoal loosely together, but they school far more tightly with their own kind, so build one solid group of Sterbai before mixing in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/skunk-cory-corydoras-arcuatus-freshwater\"\u003eSkunk Corys\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid large cichlids, and avoid anything aggressive enough to harass a fish that cannot swim away quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-sinking-wafers\"\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e staple sinking food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-shrimpee-sinking-sticks\"\u003eXtreme Shrimpee Sinking Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e high protein sinking stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-community-plus\"\u003eRepashy Community Plus\u003c\/a\u003e omnivore gel food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-bloodworms-cube-1-75oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e for conditioning and spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/estes-natural-aquatic-sand\"\u003eEstes Natural Aquatic Sand\u003c\/a\u003e barbel safe substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-ultimate-water-conditioner\"\u003eHikari Ultimate Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e for water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does everyone recommend Sterbai for discus tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the temperature range. Discus want water in the low 80s, which is above the comfort zone of most \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e. Sterbai handle it without the shortened lifespan you see when other corys are kept that warm, so they are the standard bottom dweller for warm water setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMine keeps racing to the surface for a gulp of air. Is something wrong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, that is completely normal. Corydoras can breathe atmospheric air through a modified gut and will dash up for a gulp even in perfectly oxygenated water. Only worry if the whole group is doing it constantly and hanging at the surface, which usually points to a water quality problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they clean up leftover food for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePartly, but never stock them as a cleanup service. They are opportunists, not vacuums, and they will slowly starve in a tank where all the food gets eaten mid-water. Always drop a sinking food specifically for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell males from females?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook from above. Females are noticeably wider and rounder through the body, especially when full of eggs, and tend to be a bit larger overall. Males are slimmer with a more pointed profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same fish as a Haraldschultzi Cory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are frequently confused. Sterbai have white spots on a dark head, while \u003cem\u003eCorydoras haraldschultzi\u003c\/em\u003e have the reverse, dark spots on a light head. The orange pectoral spines look similar on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152011112667,"sku":"240282","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/a460fd53-8e7e-43a4-a25f-b4f931185959.png?v=1786471347"},{"product_id":"assorted-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna-freshwater","title":"Assorted Lyretail Molly (Poecilia latipinna)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Assorted Lyretail Mollies (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e) are a lively, colorful mix of one of the easiest and most rewarding livebearers in the hobby. The lyretail shape gives each fish elegant, flowing top and bottom tail points, and the assortment brings together shades of black, dalmatian, silver, gold, and orange. Hardy, peaceful, and constantly on the move, mollies are a fantastic choice for community keepers of all experience levels. Because this is an assortment, the exact colors you receive will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build a bright community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies thrive in \u003cstrong\u003ehard, alkaline water\u003c\/strong\u003e and appreciate stable, warm conditions between 72 and 82°F. They are very adaptable, which is part of what makes them so beginner-friendly, but they do best with strong filtration and regular water changes since they are active, social eaters. Keep them in groups, ideally with more females than males to spread out attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet matters: mollies are omnivores with a strong appetite for greens. Offer a quality flake or pellet plus plenty of vegetable matter such as algae wafers and blanched vegetables, and they will graze on soft algae in the tank too. Give them a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with open swimming room and some plants. Mollies are livebearers, so a mixed group will readily produce fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eQuick Care Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#BBDEFB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eLyretail Molly (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e3 to 4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eEasy, beginner-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003ePeaceful, active\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eOmnivore (needs vegetable matter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e72 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e7.5 to 8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eHard, alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSwimming Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eAll levels, mostly upper to middle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies are easygoing community fish that pair well with other peaceful, hard-water species: platies, swordtails, other mollies, larger tetras, danios, and peaceful catfish like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/a\u003e. They also coexist with algae-eating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep more females than males to reduce chasing, and avoid slow, long-finned tankmates that could be nipped by overly energetic males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA varied diet with plenty of greens: a quality flake such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition flake\u003c\/a\u003e, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep water clean and dechlorinated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e give grazing surfaces and cover for fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo mollies need salt?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. While wild sailfin mollies tolerate brackish water, captive-bred mollies do very well in hard, alkaline freshwater. Stable, mineral-rich water is what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very likely. Mollies are livebearers, so a mixed-sex group will produce fry. Add floating plants if you want some fry to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I feed them?\u003c\/strong\u003e A varied omnivore diet heavy on vegetable matter, including quality flake or pellets, algae wafers, and blanched veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colors will I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an assortment, so the exact mix of black, dalmatian, silver, gold, and orange lyretails varies. Visit the store to hand-pick your favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152021827803,"sku":"330042","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/assorted.webp?v=1768483810"},{"product_id":"german-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-freshwater","title":"German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German Blue Ram (\u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a jewel of a dwarf cichlid, splashed with electric blue spangles over a golden body, bold black markings, and ruby-red eyes. Peaceful and full of personality, it stays small and pairs beautifully with a warm, well-planted community tank. Rams are a touch sensitive to water quality, so they reward an aquarist who keeps stable, pristine conditions with some of the most striking color in the freshwater hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build a lush, peaceful aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman Blue Rams are \u003cstrong\u003ewarm-water fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrive between 78 and 85°F, noticeably warmer than most community fish. They prefer soft, slightly acidic water and, above all, stability: avoid swings in temperature or chemistry and keep nitrates low with regular water changes. A mature, cycled tank suits them far better than a brand-new setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with soft sand, gentle flow, live plants, and a few caves or flat stones. Rams are bottom-to-mid dwellers that sift the substrate and often pair off, claiming a flat rock or leaf as a spawning site. Feed a varied omnivore diet of quality micro pellets and flakes plus frozen treats like bloodworms and brine shrimp to keep their color rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eQuick Care Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#BBDEFB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eGerman Blue Ram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e2 to 2.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e78 to 85°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e5.5 to 7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eSoft to moderately soft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSwimming Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eBottom to middle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRams shine in a peaceful, warm-water community. Excellent tankmates include small schooling fish such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-small-5-qty\"\u003eNeon Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, ember tetras, and rasboras, plus bottom-dwellers like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/a\u003e and otocinclus. They generally ignore plants and snails. Avoid boisterous or nippy fish and anything that needs cool water, and give breeding pairs a little extra space since they get protective of their spawning site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA varied diet of quality micro pellets and flakes, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food\"\u003eHikari Vibra Bites\u003c\/a\u003e, plus frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable, pristine water is everything for rams: dechlorinate every change with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive plants and cover like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e help them feel secure and show their best color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre German Blue Rams good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are best for hobbyists with a stable, fully cycled tank. They are not difficult, but they are sensitive to poor or fluctuating water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature do they need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm water, 78 to 85°F. This is higher than many community fish, so choose tankmates that enjoy the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A bonded male and female often pair off and may spawn on a flat stone or leaf. Give pairs a bit more room to claim a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rams are peaceful dwarf cichlids. They may defend a small area while breeding but are not a threat to a calm community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152026546395,"sku":"400082","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg89938GermanBlueRam.jpg?v=1768484148"},{"product_id":"bushynose-pleco-ancistrus-freshwater","title":"Bushynose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBushynose Pleco\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.), also called the Bristlenose Pleco, is the pleco we recommend more than any other. It tops out around four to five inches instead of the eighteen inches a Common Pleco will reach, it is genuinely one of the best algae eaters in the hobby, and it is tough enough for a first tank. Mature males grow a crown of fleshy tentacles across the snout that gives the fish its name and makes it one of the more characterful catfish you can own. Care level is beginner, temperament is peaceful. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to round out the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e young juveniles, usually an inch or two. Too young to sex, and the bristles have not developed yet. The economical way to buy a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown-out fish with real size on them. Males at this stage are showing their bristles, so you have a much better chance of picking the look you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons for one, 30 gallons or more for a group or a breeding pair. They stay small, but they are messy eaters and appreciate the extra water volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriftwood is required, not decorative:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushynose plecos genuinely rasp on wood, and the fiber it provides is part of how they digest. A tank with no \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/malaysian-driftwood-freshwater-aquascaping-hardwood\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e is a tank where a bushynose will not thrive long term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e mostly herbivore. Algae in the tank is never enough on its own. Feed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-algae-wafers\"\u003ealgae wafers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-scrapers-sinking-wafers-pleco-food\"\u003esinking pleco wafers\u003c\/a\u003e after lights out, plus blanched vegetables like zucchini, cucumber, and deshelled peas. A little protein now and then is welcome, but greens should be the backbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 80°F, pH 6.5 to 7.8, soft to moderately hard. This is a genuinely adaptable fish that does fine in most tap water once dechlorinated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e give each fish somewhere dark to sit out the day. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquavitro-ceramic-hide-b3-aquarium-log-cave\"\u003eCeramic caves\u003c\/a\u003e, wood tangles, or stacked rock all work. Males claim a cave and defend it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e nocturnal by nature but quickly learns feeding time and will come out in daylight once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the easiest egg-laying fish in the hobby. The male picks a cave, cleans it, guards the eggs, and fans the fry until they are free swimming. Many keepers end up with babies without ever trying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBushynose Pleco, Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSouth America, Amazon and Orinoco basins. Tank bred.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore, algae and vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCave spawner, paternal care, easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout as easygoing as community fish get. Bushynose plecos ignore mid-water fish entirely and mix well with tetras, rasboras, barbs, livebearers, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ecorydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, and most peaceful cichlids. They are also fine with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003edwarf shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial with other male \u003cem\u003eAncistrus\u003c\/em\u003e over caves, so in a smaller tank keep one male with one or more females, or provide a cave for every male. Avoid very aggressive cichlids and any fish large enough to swallow them. Also skip known fin-nippers, since a resting pleco is an easy target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-algae-wafers\"\u003eHikari Algae Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e, the everyday staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-scrapers-sinking-wafers-pleco-food\"\u003eXtreme Scrapers Sinking Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e, built specifically for plecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-soilent-green-algae-gel-food\"\u003eRepashy Soilent Green\u003c\/a\u003e, an algae gel they go crazy for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/malaysian-driftwood-freshwater-aquascaping-hardwood\"\u003eMalaysian Driftwood\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/galapagos-cholla-wood-branches-6-inch-3-pack-shrimp-pleco\"\u003eCholla Wood\u003c\/a\u003e for rasping and cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquavitro-ceramic-hide-b3-aquarium-log-cave\"\u003eAquaVitro Ceramic Hide\u003c\/a\u003e for daytime shelter and spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I tell males from females?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the bristles. Mature males grow long fleshy tentacles across the whole snout and forehead. Females have only a few short bristles around the very edge of the snout, or none at all. Juveniles cannot be sexed reliably, so buy the Large size if you want to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really keep my glass clean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will do a lot of the work, which is more than most fish sold as algae eaters. Just do not treat algae as its whole diet. An underfed pleco will start rasping on plants, and a starving one simply wastes away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the L-129 pleco you sell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmost completely. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/l129-false-zebra-pleco-hypancistrus-debilittera-freshwater\"\u003eL-129 False Zebra Pleco\u003c\/a\u003e is a small carnivore that needs meaty foods and will not eat your algae. The Bushynose is the herbivore and the actual algae eater. They make excellent tankmates for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a Common Pleco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, and the difference matters. A Common Pleco (\u003cem\u003ePterygoplichthys\u003c\/em\u003e) reaches a foot and a half and outgrows nearly every home aquarium. The Bushynose stops at four or five inches, which is why it is the one we point beginners toward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48892814917851,"sku":"420331","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48892814950619,"sku":"420332","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/d426f158-dcb1-485f-9c56-7f6132fd0276.png?v=1785025064"},{"product_id":"indian-pea-puffer-carinotetraodon-travancoricus-freshwater","title":"Indian Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Pea Puffer\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCarinotetraodon travancoricus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the smallest pufferfish in the world and quite possibly the smartest inch of fish you will ever keep. It hovers like a tiny helicopter, studies you through the glass with independently swiveling eyes, learns feeding routines in days, and hunts snails with genuine strategy. This is a personality fish in a nano package, best kept in its own planted tank where nothing distracts from the show. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build its kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons for a single puffer, 10 or more for a small group. Plan roughly 5 gallons per puffer with one male per group in smaller tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74 to 80°F, pH 7.0 to 8.0. Stability matters; drip acclimation is strongly recommended on the ride home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanted and busy:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense plants and hardscape breaks give these curious hunters things to patrol and keep multiple puffers out of each other's face. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/guppy-grass-najas-guadalupensis\"\u003eGuppy Grass\u003c\/a\u003e is an easy way to add instant cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e strict carnivore. Frozen \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-bloodworms-cube-1-75oz\"\u003ebloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003ebrine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e are the staples, plus small pest snails for enrichment and natural tooth wear. Most refuse dry food, so plan on frozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies tank strongly preferred:\u003c\/strong\u003e pea puffers nip fins and harass slow tank mates. They are worth a dedicated tank, and a dedicated tank is worth them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarinotetraodon travancoricus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndian Pea Puffer, Dwarf Puffer, Pea Puffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, best in species tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e74 to 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSouthwest India, Kerala waterways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest answer: pea puffers are best alone. They will nip the fins of slow fish, pester bettas and gouramis, and hunt dwarf shrimp with delight. In larger, heavily planted tanks experienced keepers sometimes succeed with fast surface dwellers, but a species tank is the setup where these fish thrive and show their full behavior. If you want a community-friendly nano centerpiece instead, look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/clown-killifish-epiplatys-annulatus-freshwater-nano\"\u003eClown Killifish\u003c\/a\u003e or a school of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-bloodworms-cube-1-75oz\"\u003eSFBB Frozen Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e the daily staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-brine-shrimp-plus\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Brine Shrimp Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/guppy-grass-najas-guadalupensis\"\u003eGuppy Grass\u003c\/a\u003e instant planted cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they really need snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnails are excellent enrichment and help wear down the beak-like teeth, though pea puffers rarely suffer the overgrown-tooth problems of larger puffers. Ask us in store, we usually have small pest snails on hand for puffer keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep more than one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in a bigger planted tank. Aim for about 5 gallons per puffer, keep one male per small group, and break up sight lines with plants so squabbles fizzle out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it puff up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly under serious stress, and you should never try to trigger it. A puffing pea puffer is a frightened pea puffer; the everyday charm is the hovering, hunting, and people-watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy won't it eat pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild instincts. Pea puffers are ambush carnivores that key on movement and scent, so nearly all of them hold out for frozen or live food. Frozen bloodworms thawed in tank water almost never fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152061444315,"sku":"440062","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/aa081db5-4de5-4cbc-90bc-adcb48d45cbb.png?v=1785971839"},{"product_id":"ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater","title":"Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ember Tetra (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon amandae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tiny, glowing ember-orange nano fish that lights up a planted aquarium like floating coals. Peaceful and beginner-friendly, it shoals in the middle of the tank and shows its richest color over dark substrate among live plants. Reaching only about 0.8 inch, a tight group of these little jewels brings warm movement and color to any nano or community setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair them with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build a vibrant, ember-lit display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them in a group.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ember Tetras are shoaling fish. Start with at least 8 to 10, and they color up and behave more naturally in larger groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 10 gallon (or larger) aquarium is plenty. Longer tanks give them open mid-water to school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature 73 to 84°F, pH 5.5 to 7.0, soft to moderately soft water. They love slightly acidic, tannin-stained \"blackwater\" conditions but adapt well to most stable community tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live plants, driftwood, and a darker substrate make their orange glow pop and give them the cover they prefer. Floating plants soften the lighting and help them feel secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are micro-predators with tiny mouths. Offer small or crushed flakes, micro pellets, and frozen or live foods like baby brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small amounts once or twice daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon amandae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAraguaia River basin, Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, shoaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 0.8 inch (2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e73 to 84°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.5 to 7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore (micro foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmber Tetras are gentle community fish that do not nip fins and stay out of trouble. House them with other small, peaceful species and avoid large or aggressive tank mates that might see them as a snack. Great companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/galaxy-rasbora-celestichthys-margaritatus-freshwater\"\u003eGalaxy Rasbora (Celestial Pearl Danio)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/clown-killifish-epiplatys-annulatus-freshwater-nano\"\u003eClown Killifish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003edwarf Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e (adult shrimp are safe; tiny shrimplets may be eaten)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther small, peaceful tetras, rasboras, and dwarf corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-tropical-flakes-probiotic\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Tropical Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e (crush lightly for their small mouths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food\"\u003eHikari Vibra Bites\u003c\/a\u003e for variety and natural feeding response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/anubias-pinto-cup\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and grazing surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-root-floater-phyllanthus-fluitans-freshwater\"\u003eRed Root Floater\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/frogbit-portion-cup-limnobium-spongia\"\u003eFrogbit\u003c\/a\u003e to diffuse lighting and bring out their color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Ember Tetras should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt least 8 to 10. They are shoaling fish, and a larger group means brighter color, more natural behavior, and less shyness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Ember Tetras are hardy and adaptable once your tank is cycled and stable. Just keep water parameters steady and avoid sudden swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit my regular fish food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTheir mouths are very small, so crush flakes or use micro pellets and small frozen foods like baby brine shrimp. Variety keeps their color rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe with shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdult dwarf shrimp like Amano and Neocaridina are generally safe. Ember Tetras may pick off newborn shrimplets, so provide plenty of moss and cover if you want shrimp to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152088903899,"sku":"480172","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/EmberTetra_6ad94969-31e3-4f29-8caa-6c765cf7da87_jpg.webp?v=1768485655"},{"product_id":"neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi-freshwater","title":"Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNeon Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eParacheirodon innesi\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fish that got most of us into the hobby. An iridescent blue stripe runs the length of the body and a slash of scarlet covers the back half, and neither is pigment: the blue is structural color that flares and dims with the light and the fish's mood. In a planted tank with dark substrate, a school of them looks like a handful of neon filaments drifting through the midwater. Peaceful, tiny, cheap, and genuinely beautiful in numbers. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to build the tank around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F57F17;padding:10px 14px;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cycle a new tank with these.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neons have a reputation for dying easily, and this is almost always why. They are sensitive to the ammonia and nitrite swings of a new setup. In an established, stable tank they are hardy and live for years.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a real school.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six is the bare minimum and ten or more is where they actually behave like neons: tight, confident, out in the open, colors up. A handful of three hides in a corner and looks washed out, which is not the fish's fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons for a small school, 20 gallons for a proper one. Length matters more than height since they cruise back and forth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 78°F, pH 6.0 to 7.5, hardness 1 to 10 dGH. They come from soft, acidic Amazon blackwater and prefer the cooler end of tropical, so there is no need to run the tank at 82°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark substrate, planted cover, and some open swimming lane in the middle. Against sand and bare glass the colors look thin. Against \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-wendtii-bronze-potted-freshwater-crypt-plant\"\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/a\u003e they light up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore with a tiny mouth. Micro pellets and finely crushed flake are the staple, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-nano-slow-sinking-pellets-nano-fish-food\"\u003eXtreme Nano Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e work well, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003ebaby brine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e as a treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years and beyond in a stable tank. The common \"neons only live a year\" belief comes from tanks that were not ready for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParacheirodon innesi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNeon Tetra, Neon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 years or more in a stable tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBlackwater streams of the upper Amazon, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful with anything that will not eat them, which is the only real constraint on a 1.5 inch fish. They pair beautifully with other small community species: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brilliant-rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri-freshwater\"\u003eBrilliant Rummy Nose Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/von-rio-flame-tetra-hyphessobrycon-flammeus-freshwater\"\u003eVon Rio Flame Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cherry-barb-puntius-titteya-freshwater\"\u003eCherry Barb\u003c\/a\u003e. Underneath them, a group of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/skunk-cory-corydoras-arcuatus-freshwater\"\u003eSkunk Corys\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corys\u003c\/a\u003e works the bottom while an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/otocinclus-catfish-otocinclus-vittatus-freshwater-algae-eater\"\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/a\u003e handles algae. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and nerite snails are completely safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Angelfish are the classic mistake, since an adult angel treats a neon as a snack, and the same goes for most cichlids, larger gouramis, and anything with a mouth big enough. Fin nippers like tiger barbs will also harass them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-micro-pellets\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, sized right for a neon's mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-nano-slow-sinking-pellets-nano-fish-food\"\u003eXtreme Nano Slow-Sinking Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Instant Baby Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-fern-on-lava-rock-microsorum-pteropus-freshwater\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do neons have a reputation for dying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause they are cheap, so they get used as cycling fish in brand new tanks, and ammonia kills them. Add them to a tank that has been running and stable for at least a month or two and they are a hardy, long lived fish. The species is not fragile, the way it usually gets bought is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeon or Cardinal Tetra, what is the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook at where the red stops. On a Neon Tetra the red covers only the back half of the body. On a Cardinal Tetra it runs the full length from nose to tail. Cardinals also grow slightly larger and prefer softer, warmer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Neon Tetra Disease?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA microsporidian parasite that causes patchy loss of color, a lumpy body, and a curved spine. There is no cure, so affected fish should be removed. It is uncommon in healthy stock but it is the reason quarantining new arrivals is worth the trouble, and the reason you should look closely at any fish before you buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually yes, but a modest one. They are comfortable from 70 to 78°F, which is cooler than many people run a tropical tank. Overheating shortens their lives, so there is no benefit to pushing 80°F and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152102994139,"sku":"480362","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/NeonTetra1_jpg.webp?v=1768485940"}],"url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\/fam-damsel.oembed","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}