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The Painted Swordtails get their name from the shape of their tail fin. The lower part of the Painted Swordtail's tail fin is elongated, and has the appearance of a sword. Painted Swordtails have a variety of random colors; each one is unique. At mat
The Gold Wag Swordtails get their name from the shape of their tail fin. The lower part of the Gold Wag Swordtail's tail fin is elongated and has the appearance of a sword. Gold Wag Swordtails have black rays in their fins, as well as black on their
Males are beautifully colored, their bodies are typically blue, they have red and silver tails, and reddish-orange fins. Females are more drably colored, their bodies being brownish in color, with yellow/red fins and tail.
They are classified as dwar
The Red Tail Shark has a dark black body, and bright red tail. There is a clear dividing line between the red and dark colors, which is quite striking. At maturity, these fish usually reach lengths between three and four inches (seven to ten centimet
Rainbow Sharks often grow to mature lengths of six inches (15 centimeters). The body is shaped similar to that of a true shark, rather flattened laterally and thick. The distinct fins are reddish in color, while the rest of the Rainbow Shark's body i
Black Sharks are large fish that average 20 to 24 inches in length, though individuals as large as 2 feet have been documented. Male and females are not visually distinct, and this is one reason why captive breeding is difficult.
The Bala Shark is a sleek, beautiful fish that resembles a mini shark. For this reason they are also known as Silver Sharks. Their silver coloration is distinct because their fins are lined in black. Some Bala Sharks will have white spots on them. At
Harlequin Rasboras are pleasing to look at. They are a colorful fish, and are a great choice for adding lots of colors to an aquarium with the size. Harlequin Rasboras have a large triangular spot on their body. Their body color consists of red, purp
Harlequin Rasboras are pleasing to look at. They are a colorful fish, and are a great choice for adding lots of colors to an aquarium with the size. Harlequin Rasboras have a large triangular spot on their body. Their body color consists of red, purp
The Turquoise Rainbow Fish is a beautiful fish. It has a body color ranging from olive, to green, brown or even turquoise on its back and upper half. This color fades to white on the lower part of the body. There is a thin red colored stripe between
The Rainbow Fish is a beautiful fish. It has a body color ranging from olive, to green, brown or even turquoise on its back and upper half. This color fades to white on the lower part of the body. There is a thin, red colored stripe between each hori
At maturity, the Platy will reach a size of two to three inches. They have stocky, fat, stubby bodies with a rounded caudal fin. Their bodies are usually a mixture of red, yellow, gold, black and blue. Younger Platys are usually brighter.
At maturity, Red Piranhas can reach a size of 10 to 12 inches. They have flat and round shaped bodies. Their bodies are gray or brown with a red or orange colored belly and dorsal fin. The body and fins will also have dark spots on them. Also, the sc
At maturity, Black Piranhas can reach a size of two feet in the wild, though they are usually much smaller in captivity. The maximum documented captive length is a 16-inch individual that was housed in a 400-gallon tank. They have flat and round shap
These are tall fish which give the appearance of a Red-bellied Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri but they tend to be somewhat plumper despite the fact that the two are often confused. The most significant morphological difference between the two is the
