The Bubble Eye is a small variety of fancy goldfish with upward pointing eyes that are accompanied by two large fluid-filled sacs. Their bubbles are quite delicate, so the fish should be kept separately from boisterous types, as well as sharp tank decor. The bubbles can disadvantage the fish as it is not a strong swimmer, with a seemingly low bobbing head at times; bubbles are infamous for being sucked into filters and siphons in an aquarium.
The freshwater Angelfish is a very popular tropical fish because of its unique shape and because of their interesting personalities. Freshwater angelfish are aggressive eaters and will go to the top of the tank when they see you approach. Because of their aggressive feeding habits, make sure that your less aggressive fish are getting their share around feeding time.
Swordtails are hardy and colorful fish that make a wonderful addition to the passive community aquarium. Swordtails are easy to breed, and new color varieties are developed through selective breeding programs. Swordtails add interest and color to the passive community aquarium, and make a perfect addition for the novice to expert alike.
The Neon Tetra is often described as the jewel of the aquarium hobby. It is easy to see why it is one of the most popular freshwater tropical fish. With their iridescent blue bodies and bright red tails, Paracheirodon innesi creates an exciting splash of color in any aquarium, especially when kept in schools of six or more. Extremely peaceful, the Neon Tetra should be kept with similarly non-aggressive tankmates of a similar size.
Plecos are well-known algae eaters that originated in the rivers of the Amazon jungle in South America. Plecos attach themselves to hard surfaces with specially adapted mouth parts. They are scavengers and will eat almost anything. Recommended for beginning aquarists.
There is perhaps no fish more controversial than the parrotfish. Some call these hybrid cichlids deformed mutants, while others love them for their comical looks and easygoing habits.This bright fish seems to glow with an incredibly deep red color, though individuals that range from orange to nearly purple do appear. Some have even described it as a Valentine’s heart with fins. The somewhat misshapen mouth adds an almost comical nature to the fish.