Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.)
Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.) are a genus of three species of freshwater cichlid fishes native to the Amazon River basin. Discus are popular fish for pets and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia is a major industry.
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Clown loach (Chromobotia macracanthus)
Clown loach originates in inland waters in Indonesia on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. It is a popular fish for pets in the freshwater aquarium trade and is sold worldwide. Clown loaches are also regarded as a natural way of controlling an infestation of small snails in the aquarium.
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Red line torpedo barb (Puntius denisonii)
This pet fish is a relatively new addition to the fish keeping hobby. The red line torpedo barb is a schooling fish that is usually kept in groups. They tend to be peaceful but some have been known to be slightly aggressive. A similar fish, Puntius chalakudiensis is sometimes confused with the pets fish, but it is a larger, less colourful and more aggressive species.
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Cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi)
The
cardinal tetra's appearance is similar to that of the closely related
neon tetra, with which it is often confused; the neon's red coloration
extends only about halfway to the nose, however. The cardinal tetra is a very popular aquarium fish for pets but is less widespread than the neon tetra because until recently it was difficult to breed in captivity.
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Pet Fish - Freshwater Fish
