| SHARKS |
| BLACK SHARK |
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| FLYING FOX SHARK |
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 | The Flying fox shark has the ability to eat some types of hair-algae. In the absence of this algae, an amount of vegetable-based fish food must be added to the diet. |
| RAINBOW SHARK |
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 | This is a very popular Shark with bright colours and an active manner. A good community fish, they occasionally can be territorial - usually towards their own kind, so provide some hiding places. Easy to care for, Rainbow Sharks can grow to 12-14cm. Keep their aquarium well covered (particularly for the first few days after you receive them), as they are skilled jumpers. |
| SIAMESE FLYING FOX SHARK REAL |
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 | The "Real" Siamese Flying Fox are distinguished by the characteristic black mid-lateral stripe running all the way through the tail. It grows to a maximum size of approximately 14cm. This species is renowned for its ability to consume hair algae. |
| SILVER SHARK |
 | One of the most popular of tropical fishes, Silver Sharks are ideal community fish, hardy and easy to care for. Contrary to their shark-like appearance, they are quite peaceful, even with smaller species. They are capable of growing to about 30cm, but usually grow to less than 20cm. Keep their aquarium well covered (particularly for the first few days after you receive them), as they are skilled jumpers. |
| BLACK NEON TETRA |
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 | Black Neons are a popular community fish with their black and white body and nice red eyes. They look best kept in a school and like plenty of open swimming space with some plant thickets for security. Originally native to the Mato Grosso region in Brazil, aquarium stock is commercially produced. Grows to about 5cm. |
| BLACK PHANTOM TETRA |
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 | This is a very attractive tetra, often fully extending their fins in peaceful territorial displays. Males grow to 4.5cm, the females remain slightly smaller. |
| TETRAS & CHARACINS |
| BLACK WIDOW TETRA |
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 | This is one of the very popular tetras, hardy, peaceful and attractively patterned in black. An active fish that schools in open water, they are an ideal fish for community aquaria. Black Widows grow to about 5cm. |
| BLIND CAVE TETRA |
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 | Being blind is no hindrance to this active tetra, as it expertly detects food items by scent. It has a very healthy appetite and sometimes may nip long finned fish in its enthusiasm to eat. An easy to keep species growing to 8-9cm, suitable tank mates should be other hardy types of similar size. |
| COCHUS BLUE TETRA |
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 | The maximum size of the peaceful Cochus Blue Tetra is approximately 5cm. Once established in stable aquaria, they are easily kept. It is best to add live blackworms and frozen bloodworms to their diet, although a good quality dry food is acceptable. |
| CONGO TETRA |
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 | These African Tetras are all extremely hardy and go well in community aquaria. In general these fish grow to a massive size in the region of 10cm. Standard foods are accepted but they will show best condition when fed on foods such as frozen bloodworm. (Male pictured) |
| GLOWLIGHT TETRA |
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 | With a bright red stripe, Glowlights are a very popular tetra, an ideal companion for Neon Tetras and other peaceful fishes. Hardy and easily cared for, they look best in a school in a dark bottomed tank. Maximum size is about 4cm. |
| HEAD & TAIL LIGHT TETRA |
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 | An active and undemanding tetra, Head and Tail Lights are an ideal beginner's fish. They prefer a planted aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and look best when kept in a school. All standard foods are readily eaten. Maximum size is 4-5cm. |
| LEMON TETRA |
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 | Lemon Tetras are one of the many small peaceful tetras, ideal for the community aquarium. They like plenty of open swimming space with some plant thickets for security. Feeding colour-enhancing foods rich in natural carotenoids will help promote their body colour, it can be yellow to almost orange in optimum conditions. These fish grow to 4-4.5cm. |
| NEON TETRA |
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 | Neon Tetras are easily the most popular of all tropical fish with their amazing colour and peaceful schooling nature. They prefer soft slightly acidic water, and water temperatures about 20-24°C, but can tolerate other conditions as long as extremes are avoided. They look great at any time, but particularly when kept in planted aquaria in large schools. Do not keep them with large fish, as Neons only grow to 3.5cm. |
| PENGUIN TETRA |
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 | Penguin Tetras are a popular community fish with a distinctive swimming manner - usually positioned with their body tilted slightly upwards. An active, peaceful tetra, best kept in a school. All standard foods eagerly accepted. Penguins grow to about 5-6cm. |
| PRISTELLA TETRA |
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 | The Pristella Tetra is thought to be relatively closely related to the Megalamphodus - the Phantom tetras. Also known in some parts of the world as X-Ray tetras and are characteristically their transparent body, red tail and black and white tips on the dorsal and anal fins. Pristella tetras accept a wide variety of fish food, but prefer the addition of the occasional feeding of frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp and live blackworms. Grows to about 4.5cm. |
| RED BLUE COLOMBIAN TETRA |
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 | This deeper bodied tetra is a very attractive fish with its iridescent blue scales and red fins. They are quite peaceful and extremely hardy. Best kept in a school, they grow to 5-6cm. |
| RUMMYNOSE TETRA |
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 | A bright red head and a boldly patterned tail are the standout features of this very popular community fish. Best seen as a school in a planted aquarium with a dark background. Rummy Nose prefer soft slightly acidic water, their colour may appear washed out if kept in hard water or if the pH is high. All standard foods eaten, but they certainly appreciate occasional feedings of live or frozen foods. Usually grows to 4.5cm. |
| SERPAE TETRA |
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 | The Serpae Tetra is one of the most popular, hardy and best selling tetras. They possess a bright red colouration and have a maximum size of approximately 4cm. They are native to the Amazon River system, but supplies to our trade are from tank-raised fish. |
| SERPAE TETRA - LONGFIN |
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 | The Serpae Tetra is one of the most popular, hardy and best selling tetras. They possess a bright red colouration and have a maximum size of 4cm. The Longfin Serpae is a selectively bred strain, its greatly enhanced finnage makes this perennial favourite even more appealing. |
| SILVERTIP TETRA |
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 | Silvertips are an excellent community fish, peaceful, active and hardy. Best kept in a school, they like plenty of open swimming space with some planted areas for security. Once settled, the males are golden in body colour. Maximum size is about 5cm. |
