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Hydrocynus goliathGiant Tigerfish
authority not recorded
Max length2100mm SL83in SLTanknot recordedTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH6.5–7.5A voracious piscivore this species is perfectly designed for its lifestyle. It is very streamlined and muscular and has one of the most amazing sets of teeth of any freshwater fish. These are dagger-shaped and interlock, meaning the fish can rip chunks out of its prey. The teeth are visible even when the animal's mouth is closed, which makes for a fearsome sight. It is one of the world's most infamous game fish and specimens weighing over 100 pounds have been recorded. We cannot st...
Hydrocynus vittatusAfrican Tiger Fish
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Max length1050mm SL41in SLTank300 × 90cm118 × 36inTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH6.5–8.0A voracious piscivore that hunts in large shoals in the wild, this species is perfectly designed for its lifestyle. It is very streamlined and muscular and has one of the most amazing sets of teeth of any freshwater fish. These are dagger-shaped and interlock, meaning the fish can rip chunks out of its prey. The teeth are visible even when the animal's mouth is closed, which makes for a fearsome sight. It is a popular game fish in its native range, with the largest specimen caught weighi...
Hyphessobrycon melanostichosBlack Stripe Tetra
Carvalho & Bertaco, 2006
Max length25mm SL1.0in SLTank60 × 30cm24 × 12inTemp23–28°C73–82°FpH5.5–7.5Hyphessobrycon melanostichos shares a number of similarities with Hyphessobrycon sp. Blue Ribbon. The former can be differentiated from the latter by a lighter set, more streamlined body , smaller humeral spot and also red colouring, which is not present on the Blue Ribbon tetra. Care and maintenance of the two species is however, virtually the same.
Lamprologus congoensisCongo Lamprologus
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Max length150mm SL6in SLTank120 × 30cm48 × 12inTemp23–25°C73–77°FpH6.0–7.5An interesting species which resembles the popular Steatocranus species, both physically and in lifestyle. It has several physiological adaptations to allow it to live in rapids and fast-moving waters. The body is very streamlined, with strong pectoral fins. The swimbladder is also modified, being much reduced in size. This makes the fish less buoyant and thus less likely to be swept away by strong currents. In the aquarium it spends most of its time on the substrate, where it swims in a comical...
Serrasalmus elongatusPike Piranha
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Max length300mm SL12in SLTank120 × 60cm48 × 24inTemp24–28°C75–82°FpHnot recordedS. elongatus is known as "Caribe Pinche" in its native countries and is a rare find in the trade, tending to be quite expensive as a result. Individuals seem to vary in personality. While some are particularly fearless and will actively chase and attempt to bite hands or fingers placed in or up against the aquarium, others will always appear to be shy and nervous. The streamlined body form that gives rise to the species name is unique among serrasalmids, and has probably developed as a...