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TARPON - OX EYE HERRING

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 130 cmTemperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow! Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-8.2General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range North and North-eastern Australia Reproduction Will not breed in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Fast moving species, prefers plenty of open swimming space. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 28, 2019

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TARGET FISH

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 32 cmTemperament: Aggressive predator. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Northern and Eastern Australia Reproduction Will not breed in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Also known as Crescent Perch, its concentric markings look like a bulls eye when the fish is viewed from above. Ensure lots of hiding places - very aggressive! CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 28, 2019

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STH PURPLE SPOTTED GUDGEON - INVERELL

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 12 cmTemperament: Sometimes aggressive, eats small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 12-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Murray-Darling system, Australia. Reproduction Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods, or pellets. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments The Murray-Darling form of Mogurnda adspersa is considered endangered: wild populations are greatly reduced compared to historical distributions and are fully protected, it is already declared extinct in Victoria. Our Inverell fish are legally bred in captivity: they are suitable...

June 28, 2019

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SPOTTED RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: AdvancedMax Growth Size: 6-7 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Papua New Guinea, Markham and Omsis River systems 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. Additional Comments Very distinctive with its large black spots. Best kept on its own or with similar sized gentle types in a planted tank with open swimming space. One of the rarer NG rainbows, can be quite delicate and does...

June 28, 2019

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SPANGLED PERCH

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 30 cmTemperament: Aggressive predator. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-8.2General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern and Central Australia Reproduction Will not breed in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Extremely adaptable fish, able to withstand very harsh water conditions in Central Australia, tolerating water temperatures to 44 C! Provide plenty of hiding places. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 28, 2019

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SPANGLED GUDGEON

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 25-30 cmTemperament: Peaceful, but will eat small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8 - 7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern Australia Reproduction Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Tiny juveniles are banded like a Bumblebee Goby, older fish display the typical large spangles of this species. An expert jumper, use a tight fitting cover. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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SOUTHERN PYGMY PERCH

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 7-8 cmTemperament: Peaceful. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 8-22 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.0-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range South-eastern Australia Reproduction Scatters eggs amongst aquatic plants, spawns in spring. Feeding Carnivore, prefers small live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Excellent fish for mosquito control in frog ponds in cool climates (e.g. heavily shaded ponds, locations south of dividing range). Becomes very colourful during breeding season (late winter and spring). CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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SORONG RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 12 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Indonesia: Vogelkop Peninsula, 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 Unusual looking Rainbowfish, it looks as if it has a luminescent stripe from within the body. Hardy and easy to care for, best kept in a planted tank with plenty of open swimming space. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER...

June 27, 2019

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SOOTY GRUNTER

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 45 cmTemperament: Aggressive. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern Australia Reproduction Egg scattered, usually only spawned in captivity after hormone injection. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Relishes live prey. Additional Comments Sooty Grunter are well known as an angling species; they are also very good for anyone wanting a very robust 'pet fish'. Becomes very tame in captivity and very responsive to their owner. Capable of intimidating much larger tank mates. Long lived (e.g. 10+ years for well cared specimens). CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH...

June 27, 2019

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SNAKEHEAD GUDGEON

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 25-30 cmTemperament: Peaceful but will eat small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range North-eastern Australia, and New Guinea Reproduction Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Males are more multicoloured, females are predominantly golden. An expert jumper, use a tight fitting cover. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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SLEEPY COD

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 35-45 cmTemperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow! Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Northern and Eastern Australia Reproduction Lays eggs on a firm surface (eg tree root), eggs guarded by male until hatched. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Looks deceptively slow and reluctant to move (hence the common name), but is a lethal predator to smaller fish. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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SILVER SCAT

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 25-30 cmTemperament: Peaceful with similar sized fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Northern Australia and Indo-Pacific region Reproduction Will not breed in aquaria. Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous. Additional Comments Very adaptable species, tolerates most water conditions except for soft acidic water. Handle with care, the Scat's spines can inflict a very painful wound. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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SILVER PERCH

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 40 cmTemperament: Peaceful with similar type fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Murray-Darling River system Reproduction Will not breed in aquaria. Feeding Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Additional Comments Very popular for stocking as a food fish in farm dams. Also an easily kept fish in unheated tanks or large garden ponds. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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SARATOGA - QLD

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 100 cmTemperament: Aggressive predator. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 18-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Fitzroy R system Queensland Reproduction Mouthbrooder, male incubates the eggs until hatched. Spawns in spring. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Relatives of Arowana, Saratoga are prized as impressive display fish. Provide plenty of open swimming space and use a tight fitting lid (expert jumpers!). CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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SARATOGA - GULF

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 100 cmTemperament: Aggressive predator. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Northern Australia Reproduction Mouthbrooder, male incubates the eggs until hatched. Spawns in late spring - early summer. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods. Additional Comments Relatives of Arowana, Saratoga are prized as impressive display fish. Provide plenty of open swimming space and use a tight fitting lid (expert jumpers!). CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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RED STRIPED RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size:Temperament: Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8 - 7.8General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range Southern New Guinea 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 When young, looks like Checkered and Eastern Rainbows, but as it matures, develops more intense red stripes along the body. Best kept in a planted tank with plenty of open swimming space. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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RED SCAT

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 25-30 cmTemperament: Peaceful with similar sized fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.2General Hardness: Moderate - Hard Range Northern Australia and Indo-Pacific region Reproduction Will not breed in aquaria. Feeding Omnivorous and Herbivorous, feed small specimens 3-4 times a day. Additional Comments Very adaptable species, tolerates most water conditions except for soft acidic water. Handle with care, the Scat's spines can inflict a very painful wound. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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RED RAINBOW MALES

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: BeginnerMax Growth Size: 15 cmTemperament: Peaceful, community fish Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 22-24 degrees celsiuspH Level: 7.0-8.0General Hardness: Soft-Moderate Range New Guinea: Lake Sentani, 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 Male Red Rainbows become an intense red when displaying to females or to rival males. Excellent community fish, best kept in a planted tank with plenty of open swimming space. CHECK COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SPECIES

June 27, 2019

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RED EYE TIGER RAINBOW

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: AdvancedMax 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 New Guinea: 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 One of the more attractive PNG rainbows, but still considered rare in the trade. Mature males develop long fins and their colour can vary considerably depending on their mood. Best kept in a planted...

June 27, 2019

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PURPLE SPOTTED GUDGEON - CLOHESY RIVER

Keeping Snapshot Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 18-25 cmTemperament: Sometimes aggressive, eats small fish. Preferred Water Parameters Temperature: 20-27 degrees celsiuspH Level: 6.8-7.8General Hardness: Moderate Range Clohesy River, Far north Queensland Reproduction Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch. Feeding Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods, or pellets. Will eat small fish. Additional Comments Variable native gudgeon, with many subtle geographic colour variations. Hardy and easy to care for.Sometimes nips the fins of tank mates, but is generally quite peaceful if kept in a large sized tank with similar sized tank mates. An...

June 27, 2019

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