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1. Betta Splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Bettas can survive in water that is low in dissolved oxygen, not because they need less oxygen than other fish but because they are anabantoids or labyrinth fish.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/bettasplendens.php

2. Carnegiella marthae (Black Winged Hatchetfish)
An aquarium lid is essential as hatchetfish often jump and fly for up to 1.5m. Not the easiest fish to keep, they are delicate and extremely sensitive to water conditions.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/carnegiellamarthae.php

3. Cichlasoma octofasciatum (Jack Dempsey)
Jack Dempseys burrow and eat plants. Provide a deep layer of sandy substrate and caves among rocks and / or wood for them to hide in.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/cichlasomaoctofasciatum.php

4. Ctenopoma acutirostre (Spotted Climbing Perch)
Spotted Climbing Perch are labyrinth fish. Labyrinth fishes have a lung-like labyrinth organ that allows them to breathe air by gulping it at the water surface.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/ctenopomaacutirostre.php

5. Cynotilapia afra (Dogtooth Cichlid)
Needs plenty of hiding places among rocks. Provide rocky formations with caves and robust vegetation. Best to keep one male with several females.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/cynotilapiaafra.php

6. Hyphessobrycon flammeus (Flame Tetra)
Easy to keep but can look rather dull. Feed colour enhancing food to bring out their full colours.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/hyphessobryconflammeus.php

7. Hypostomus punctatus(Plec)
Supplement algae diet with algae wafers, sinking pellets and green foods. Plecs will sometimes graze on wood.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/hypostomus.php

8. Julidochromis dickfeldi (Brown Julie)
A community cichlid that can be kept with other Tanganyika cichlids of a similar size except other Julies. They are territorial and aggressive towards other Julidochromis species.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/julidochromisdickfeldi.php

9. Julidochromis regani (Convict Julie)
Needs plenty of hiding places among rocks. Provide rocky formations with caves reaching to the water surface.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/julidochromisregani.php

10. Mikrogeophagus altispinosus (Bolivian Ram)
Peaceful community fish that can be kept other peaceful dwarf cichlids and non-cichlids.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/mikrogeophagusaltispinosus.php

11. Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Ram Cichlid)
Ram cichlids are very sensitive to chemicals, changes to their environment and piscine tuberculosis.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/mikrogeophagusramirezi.php

12. Neolamprologus tretocephalus (Five-Bar Cichlid)
Can be kept alone or in pairs. Very aggressive and territorial when spawning. Best kept in a specimen tank or with other fish that can cope with the aggression.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/neolamprologustretocephalus.php

13. Paracheirodon axelrodi (Cardinal Tetra)
Wild caught Cardinal Tetras need soft acidic water. Aquarium bred fish can be acclimatised to cope with harder water
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/paracheirodonaxelrodi.php

14. Paracheirodon innesi (Neon Tetra)
Neon tetras prefer subdued lighting and dark gravel. Avoid mixing them with larger fish, such as Angles, that are big enough to eat them.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/paracheirodoninnesi.php

15. Poecilia reticulata (Guppy)
Guppies are easy to keep and tolerate a wide range of conditions. These livebearers are prolific breeders, producing around 30 young at a time.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/poeciliareticulata.php

16. Poecilia sphenops (Molly)
Mollies are easy to keep and can tolerate a wide range of conditions. They are livebearers and breed readily.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/poeciliasphenops.php

17. Pterophyllum scalare (Freshwater Angelfish)
Feed mosquito larvae as a treat in small amounts. Angelfish will readily over-eat which can kill them.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/pterophyllumscalare.php

18. Thorichthys meeki (Firemouth Cichlid)
Provide plenty of hiding places in rocky formations and roots. A sandy bottom is required as they like to burrow. They only tend to damage plants when spawning
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/thorichthysmeeki.php

19. Xiphophorus maculatus (Platy)
Platies are sexually mature at three to four months. They are easy to breed, producing about 80 young at a time. The adults may eat the fry, a well planted tank will offer some protection.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/tropical/xiphophorusmaculatus.php