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sulawesi-shrimp

Sulawesi Shrimp

Size: Up to 2.5 centimetres (1.0 in) Physical Characteristics The body of this shrimp resembles that of other dwarf shrimp. They have small white legs, large antennas, and segmented, slender bodies. The colour of the Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp can range from light red to wine-red, and it has white maxillipeds and blue or white spots […]

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Snapping Shrimp

Size The usual size of a pistol shrimp is only 1 to 2 inches long, which is smaller than one might expect given how powerful it is. In addition to having a more noticeable snapping claw, males are substantially larger than females. Physical Appearance All Pistol Shrimp have two claws of varied sizes, a pincer

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keyhole-cichlid

Keyhole Cichlid

Size This specie grow to a height of 4 to 4.9 inches (10 to 12.5 cm) on average as adults. Physical Appearance Compared to other cichlids, the keyhole cichlid has more muted colour. Light yellow/cream to light tan/brown are the colors of its body. There is a broad, vertical black stripe that runs over the

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moonlight-gourami

Moonlight Gourami

Size The average size of a moonlight gourami is 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 cm). Sometimes, men can be smaller than females. Physical Appearance The head of the moonlit gourami has a concave shape, and it is long and flat. Its ventral fins include long, touch-sensitive filaments, and the pelvic fins of males

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Unicorn Tang Fish

Size The length of a unicornfish can exceed 24 inches. Adults are capable of growing as long as 27 inches (70 cm). Physical Appearance The dorsal and anal fins of the Unicorn Tang have blue edges as juveniles, and their colour ranges from blue-green to olive. At the spines of the peduncles close to the

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Uaru Cichlid

Size The largest uaru cichlid in the wild is 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) long. They are considerably smaller in a tank, measuring just 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm). Physical Appearance Uaru has an egg-shaped body that is severely flattened from the sides. Their dorsal begins exactly where their forehead ends. The adult

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haitian-cichlid

Haitian Cichlid

Size The standard length of this fish is 14 inches, while 16 inches (35–40 cm) are not unusual. Physical Appearance Haitian cichlid, also known as odo fish, are often seen in black and white hues. Males have a white body with black pepper-like patches, while females have a predominantly black body with a white mouth.

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Hatchetfish

Size In captivity, Hatchetfish typically grow to a length of 2.6 inches. The wild-caught fish is about 1 1/2 inches smaller than the farmed fish. Physical Appearance Hatchetfish have flattened, deep bodies on both sides. The eyes are large, and the tails are thin. The silver hatchetfish, a cousin relative, is frequently confused with the

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Harlequin Shark

Size The maximum size of this fish is 8 inches; however, 6 inches is more frequent. Physical Appearance The harlequin shark has translucent black fins and a creamy yellow body coloration with grey and black mottling. Since these and related freshwater species have elongated bodies and stiff fins, they resemble actual sharks somewhat, hence their

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