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EEL - SWAMP (OPHISTERNON)

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 40-60 cmTemperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow! Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.6General Hardness: Moderate Range Coastal streams of Northen Australia, particularly from Darwin to the tip of Cape York. Reproduction Breeding behaviour is unknown for this species. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Interesting 'oddball' for a heated tank. Provide some hiding places and ensure the tank has an extremely tight fitting lid - Eels are master escape artists! Hardy and can become quite tame. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 21, 2019

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EEL - SHORTFIN FRESHWATER

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 100-150 cmTemperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow! Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-26 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-8.0General Hardness: Moderate Range Coastal streams of Eastern Australia, also occurs in New Guinea. Reproduction Catadromous species: spends most of its life in freshwater and then migrates to sea to spawn. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Interesting 'oddball' for an unheated tank. Provide some hiding places and ensure the tank has an extremely tight fitting lid - Eels are master escape artists! Hardy and can become quite tame. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 21, 2019

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EEL - LONGFIN FRESHWATER

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 70-90 cmTemperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow! Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-26 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-8.0General Hardness: Moderate Range Coastal streams of south-eastern Australia. Reproduction Catadromous species: spends most of its life in freshwater and then migrates to sea to spawn. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Interesting 'oddball' for an unheated tank. Provide some hiding places and ensure the tank has an extremely tight fitting lid - Eels are master escape artists! Hardy and can become quite tame. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 21, 2019

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DESERT GOBY

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 5-6 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Central Australia, in waters fed by artesian springs or bores. Reproduction Usually spawn under a rock or in a small cave, the eggs are guarded by the male until they hatch. Suitable first foods for the fry include: vinegar eels, Artemia nauplii, Microworms. Feeding Omnivorous. Prefers sinking foods such as pellets. Additional Comments Desert Gobies adapt well to community tanks containing other peaceful species. An interesting bottom dwelling fish with a rather comical appearance....

June 21, 2019

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CRIMSON SPOTTED RAINBOW - KANGAROO CK

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 10-11 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 15-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Kangaroo Creek, SE Queensland Reproduction Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels. Feeding Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly. Additional Comments The Crimson Spotted Rainbow was the first Australian fish to be kept by overseas fish hobbyists and is still popular today. This species tolerates cooler temperatures than most rainbows, it is useful for mosquito control in garden ponds where...

June 21, 2019

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CRIMSON SPOTTED RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 10-11 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 15-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Coastal streams of SE Queensland and northern NSW Reproduction Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels. Feeding Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly. Additional Comments The Crimson Spotted Rainbow was the first Australian fish to be kept by overseas fish hobbyists and is still popular today. This species tolerates cooler temperatures than most Rainbows, and is useful for mosquito control...

June 20, 2019

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CRAZYFISH (BUTIS)

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 13 cmTemperament: Mostly peaceful, will eat small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 20-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Northern Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. Reproduction Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch. The fry are very small and require saltwater plankton to survive. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Called the Crazy Fish because it often swims upside down or at some weird angle. Also called Crimson-tipped Gudgeon (adults develop red edged fins.) Being commonly found in the lower...

June 20, 2019

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COAL GRUNTER

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 30 cmTemperament: Aggressive. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 21-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.6General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern Australia and southern New Guinea Reproduction Egg scatterer, usually only spawned in captivity after hormone injection. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Relishes live prey. Additional Comments Coal Grunter are our prettiest native Grunter, very dark colouration overlaid with intricate gold markings. An excellent 'pet fish', they become very responsive to their owner. Long lived (eg 10+ years for well cared specimens). CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CHECKERED RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 12-14 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Northern Territory and Cape York Peninsula, Queensland Reproduction Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels. Feeding Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly. Additional Comments One of the larger Australian Rainbows, becomes deep bodied with age. A good display fish for planted aquaria with plenty of open swimming space. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CHAMELEON RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 13 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8 - 7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Mamberamo River, West Papua Reproduction Eggs scattered among plants, usually spawns in morning. First food for fry: Powder foods, Vinegar eels. Feeding Omnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Avoid beefheart, feed vegetable foods regularly. Additional Comments Also known as the Barred Rainbow, this species occurs in a wide range of geographic colour varieties across northern New Guinea. The Chameleon form displays a wide range of colours, depending on its mood. Ideal for large planted...

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - TRIANGULAR SHIELD

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 60 cmTemperament: Mostly peaceful, will eat small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 20-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Coastal streams and estuaries, NT and Gulf of Carpentaria Reproduction Mouthbrooder, doesn't usually spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Will eat small tankmates. Additional Comments Fast growing species, very hardy and easy to care for. Smaller specimens have a colour pattern reminiscent of a great white shark (and an appetite to match!) CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - TOOTHLESS

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 30-40 cmTemperament: Normally quite peaceful to similar sized tankmates Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Coastal streams, NT and Gulf of Carpentaria. Reproduction Does not spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Eats snails in nature. Additional Comments One of the rarer native catfishes, easily identifiable by its long snout. Suitable for a community tank containing peaceful medium to large species. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - TANDANUS

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 60-90 cmTemperament: Peaceful to similar sized tankmates. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 10-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Murray-Darling system and coastal streams of eastern Australia. Reproduction Build a nest and guards the eggs from predators, usually only breeds in captivity in large aquaculture ponds or similar. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Will eat small tankmates. Additional Comments Hardy native catfish, suitable for both unheated and heated tanks. With all our native catfish, please take note that all Australian eel-tail catfishes must be handled with care as the dorsal fin...

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - SALMON

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 60 cmTemperament: Mostly peaceful, will eat small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 20-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Coatal streams of Northern Australia Reproduction Mouthbrooder, doesn't usually spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Will eat small tankmates. Additional Comments Fast growing species, very hardy and easy to care for. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - RENDAHL'S EELTAIL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 15-20 cmTemperament: Peaceful to similar sized tankmates. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Northern Australia Reproduction Does not spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Additional Comments The colouration of this native catfish can be either mottled or silver-olive. Easily kept, suitable for a community tank of medium to large fishes. Schooling species. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - GOLDEN EELTAIL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 15-20 cmTemperament: Peaceful to similar sized tankmates. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern Australia Reproduction Does not spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Additional Comments The colouration of this native catfish can range from olive to yellow (sometimes white). Easily kept, suitable for a community tank of medium to large fishes. Schooling species. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - BLACK EELTAIL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 40-47 cmTemperament: Peaceful to similar sized tankmates. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 20-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern Australia and southern New Guinea Reproduction Does not spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Additional Comments Appearance can be mottled grey or jet black, usually becomes darker after settling into its aquarium. Suitable for a community tank of medium to large fishes. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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CATFISH - BERNEY'S

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 30-40 cmTemperament: Mostly peaceful, will eat small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Coastal streams and estuaries, NT and Gulf of Carpentaria. Reproduction Mouthbrooder, doesn't usually spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, prefers bulky live or frozen foods. Readily accepts pellet foods. Additional Comments Very active native catfish, impressive shark-like dorsal fin. Prefers to be in a school. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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BUTLER'S GRUNTER

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 28 cmTemperament: Aggressive. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern W.A. and Northern Territory Reproduction Egg scatterer, doesn't normally breed in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Interesting Grunter, not commonly available. Not as aggressive as more robust types such as Sooty Grunter. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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BREAM (BRACKISH)

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 50 cmTemperament: Peaceful to similar sized tankmates Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 15-25 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.6-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Wipespread along Australian coastlines. Reproduction Does not spawn in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Hardy, prefers brackish water. Can grow quite large. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 20, 2019

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