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• invertebrates

GOLD MYSTERY SNAIL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-28 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Moderate   Range South America   Reproduction Easily bred. After mating eggs are laid above water (eg on underside of coverglass).   Feeding Omnivorous - useful for algae control and as a scavenger   Additional Comments Larger than most commonly kept aquarium snails, the Mystery Snail is also a lovely bright golden colour. A good scavenger for tropical tanks. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates/snails are present in the tank.   CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

• invertebrates

GLASS SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2 cmTemperament: Peaceful.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-23 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Widespread across Australia.   Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed.   Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will also scavenge on fish foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species. Males are more colourful...

• invertebrates

FRESHWATER PRAWN

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 9-12 cmTemperament: Peaceful, territorial to own kind   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 12-26 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Northern and eastern Australia, also Murray-Darling system.   Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed.   Feeding Omnivorous, eats most fish foods. Has a very keen sense of smell, senses the introduction of food very quickly.   Additional Comments Hardy native prawn suitable for heated or unheated tanks, a useful scavenger as it has an excellent sense of smell. Do not keep with...

• invertebrates

FRESHWATER MUSSEL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 7-10 cmTemperament: Peaceful.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-23 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Most parts of Australia   Reproduction   Feeding Feeds by filtering water.   Additional Comments Mainly kept as an additional 'oddball' occupant for unheated aquaria, also kept with Bitterling (an Asian fish which lays its eggs in the Mussel).   CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

• invertebrates

FRESHWATER GIANT PRAWN (ROSENBERGII)

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 20 cm+Temperament: Mostly peaceful, territorial to own kind   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Northern Australia and Indo-Pacific region   Reproduction Bred for aquaculture overseas, but not normally bred in aquaria. Juveniles grow up in estuaries and migrate upstream into freshwater.   Feeding Omnivorous, eats most fish foods.   Additional Comments Also known as Cherabin, this large freshwater prawn makes a fascinating aquarium subject (and is great eating!) Adults develop very long purple claws. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are in the...

• invertebrates

DARWIN ALGAE EATING SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2 cmTemperament: Peaceful.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.6General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Northern Territory, Australia.   Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed.   Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will also scavenge on fish foods.   Additional Comments Native Australian shrimp, very useful for algae control in planted tanks. Ensure fish tankmates are of similar small size. Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank.   CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

• invertebrates

CRYSTAL RED SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2-3 cmTemperament: Peaceful.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 17-24 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.6-7.6General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Specificallt bred. Not found in wild.   Reproduction After mating the female carries her eggs under her tail. The young disperse when they are fully developed.   Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will scavenge on most fish foods.   Additional Comments Very attractive small shrimp with its striking red and white colour. Ideal for nano tanks and planted tanks (ensure fish tankmates are of similar small size). Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are...

• invertebrates

CHERRY SHRIMP

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 2-3 cmTemperament: Peaceful.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 17-24 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.6-7.6General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Taiwan   Reproduction Easily bred. After mating the females crry the eggs under their tail until the young hatch and are fully developed.   Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous (grazes on algae). Will scavenge on most fish foods.   Additional Comments Very attractive small shrimp, ideal for nano tanks and planted tanks (ensure fish tankmates are of similar small size). Female shrimps become a rich cherry-red colour, the smaller males remain paler. Easily bred. Please note: avoid the use of copper...

• invertebrates

BROWN BACK FRESHWATER CRAB

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Generally peaceful, may eat small fish   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Northern Australia   Reproduction Has been bred in aquaria, after mating the female crab carries her eggs until they hatch. Brooding females hide above water, occasionally venturing out to feed or to dip into the water. The young Crabs disperse from their mother when they are fully developed. Adult crabswill prey upon the young Crabs.   Feeding Omnivorous, accepts most standard fish foods, will also pick at water plants and vegetable foods.   Additional Comments...

• Tropical

BALLOON DALMATION MOLLY

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 7-9 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Moderate-Hard   Range Coastal regions of Gulf of Mexico: southern USA to Mexico   Reproduction Mollies are a livebearer, the females giving birth to fully formed fry. Males will mate with several females, from one mating females give birth to multiple batches of fry. Gestation period is around 28 days at 26-27°C, longer at cooler temperatures. Easily bred.   Feeding Omnivorous and herbivorous (algae). Strong appetite because of its active nature, feed at least 2-3 times a day. Eats most...

• Tropical

BALLOON BLACK MOLLY

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 7-9 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Moderate-Hard   Range Coastal regions of Gulf of Mexico: southern USA to Mexico.   Reproduction Mollies are a livebearer, the females giving birth to fully formed fry. Males will mate with several females, from one mating females give birth to multiple batches of fry. Gestation period is around 28 days at 26-27°C, longer at cooler temperatures. Easily bred.   Feeding Omnivorous and herbivorous (algae). Strong appetite because of its active nature, feed at least 2-3 times a day. Eats most...

• Tropical

ARULIUS BARB

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 12 cmTemperament: Community fish, sometimes fin-nips long finned fish   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 20-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.4General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range India   Reproduction Scatters adhesive eggs amongst plants   Feeding Omnivorous. Eats most aquarium foods.   Additional Comments Hardy, active species, displays best when kept in a school of at least 4-6 fish in a planted tank. Needs plenty of swimming space.   CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

• Tropical

ARNOLDS RED EYE CHARACIN

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 8 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.5General Hardness: Soft-Moderate   Range Western Africa   Reproduction Egg-scatterer among plants, needs soft water. Fry initially require very small foods. Difficult to induce to breed.   Feeding Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods, appreciates occasional feeds of live or frozen foods.   Additional Comments Good community fish, prefers to be in a school. Most stock supplied is wild caught from Africa.   CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

• Tropical

APHYOSEMION STRIATUM

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males aggressive to rivals.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft   Range West Africa   Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.   Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank...

• Tropical

APHYOSEMION SJOESTEDTI BLUE GULARIS

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 10-12 cmTemperament: Mostly peaceful, males aggressive to rivals.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft   Range West Africa   Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid in substrate (eg Peat) and need to be kept dry for some months before being reintroduced to water to hatch. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.   Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert...

• Tropical

APHYOSEMION SCHEELI

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft   Range South-east Nigeria   Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate and usually hatch in about 14 days. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.   Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species...

APHYOSEMION GARDNERI NIGERIANUM

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft   Range Nigeria, West Cameroon   Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.   Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species....

• Tropical

APHYOSEMION GARDNERI GOLD

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft   Range Nigeria   Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.   Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species. Males are...

• Tropical

APHYOSEMION GARDNERI AKURE

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft   Range Nigeria   Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.   Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species. Males...

• Tropical

APHYOSEMION GARDNERI

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, males territorial to rivals.   Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.0General Hardness: Soft   Range Nigeria   Reproduction Substrate spawner: eggs laid on plants or in substrate. First foods for fry: vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, microworms.   Feeding Carnivorous. Prefers live foods, but also usually accepts frozen foods and dry foods.   Additional Comments Prefers a planted tank and looks best against a darker substrate. Use a tight fitting cover as all Killifish are expert jumpers. Keep either in a single species tank or with similar sized peaceful species. Males are...