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1. Apolemichthys trimaculatus (Three-spot Angelfish)
Three-spot Angelfish eat sponges and algae in the wild and can be difficult to feed in captivity. Feed sponge-based Angelfish food as well as marine algae and a variety of live and frozen foods, little and often.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/apolemichthystrimaculatus.php

2. Barbel (Barbus barbus)
Barbels are group of small carp-like freshwater fish, almost all of the genus Barbus. They are usually found in gravel and rocky bottomed slow flowing waters with high dissolved oxygen content. A typical adult barbel will range from 25 to 100 cm in length and weigh anywhere between 200g and 10kg, although weights of 200g are more common.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/otherfish/barbel.php

3. 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

4. Black Moor Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The black moor is a telescope-eyed variety of fancy goldfish that has a characteristic pair of protruding eyes. It is also referred to as popeye, telescope, kuro demekin in Japan and dragon-eye in China.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/blackmoor.php

5. Blue Angelfish (Holacanthus bermudensis)
The Blue Angelfish is often confused with the Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris). The Queen Angelfish's tail is completely yellow and there is a blue-ringed dark circle with blue spots on its forehead.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/holacanthusbermudensis.php

6. Blue-faced Angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon)
The Juvenile Angelfish looks very different from the adult. All Angelfish do best if purchased as juveniles or as they are changing colour, adults often do not adjust well to aquarium life.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/pomacanthusxanthometopon.php

7. Bubble Eye Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The Bubble Eye is a small variety of fancy goldfish with upward pointing eyes that are accompanied by two large fluid-filled sacs. The bubbles are fragile and the fish should be kept separately from boisterous types and away from sharp tank decor, although the bubbles will regrow if punctured.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/bubbleeye.php

8. 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

9. Celestial Eye Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Celestial eye goldfish or Choten gan is a double-tailed breed of fancy goldfish that has a breed-defining pair of telescope eyes which are turned upwards, pupils gazing skyward. When the fry hatch, the eyes of young Celestials are normal but gradually protrude sideways, as in the Telescope eye goldfish, and then turn upwards within a period of six months.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/celestialeye.php

10. 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

11. Comet Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The comet-tailed goldfish is an American development. The first one appeared in the ponds of the U.S. Government Fish Commission in Washington in the early 1880s. It has been developed from common goldfish stock by Hugo Mulertt, a government worker.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/comet.php

12. Common Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Common goldfish are a type of goldfish with no other modifications from their ancestors other than their color. Most varieties of fancy goldfish were derived from this simple breed. Common goldfish come in a variety of colours including red, orange/gold, white, black and yellow or \'lemon\' goldfish.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/common.php

13. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
The Common carp or European carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widespread freshwater fish most closely related to the common goldfish (Carassius auratus), with which it is capable of interbreeding. It gives its name to the carp family Cyprinidae.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/koi/common.php

14. Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius)
The Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius) is a member of the family Cyprinidae, which includes many other fish such as the common carp, or the smaller minnows. They usually have a dark green back, golden sides, and reddish fins, although other colour variations exist.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/koi/crucian.php

15. 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

16. 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

17. Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
Emperor Angelfish will graze over living rock for food. Although they are not reef safe they will do better in an aquarium with living rock than one without it.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/pomacanthusimperator.php

18. Fantail Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The Fantail goldfish is the western form of the Ryukin that possesses an egg-shaped body, a high dorsal fin, a long quadruple caudal fin, and no shoulder hump.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/fantail.php

19. Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula)
Flame Angelfish are good community fish but can be territorial and aggressive towards other Dwarf Angelfish.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/centropygeloricula.php

20. Floating Pond Sticks
Ingredients: soya meal, oil seeds, cereals, attractants, vitamin and mineral pre-mix. Vitamins: A 10000iu/kg, D3 1300iu/kg, E 130mg/kg, C 100mg/kg
http://www.orchardfisheries.co.uk/floatingpondsticks.php

21. French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)
Omnivore; Feed sponge-based Angelfish food as well as marine algae and a variety of live and frozen foods, little and often.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/pomacanthusparu.php

22. Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is small freshwater fish that was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated. It has been developed into many ornamental breeds and is still one of the most commonly kept fish in aquariums and outdoor water gardens.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/goldfishinfo.php

23. Goldfish Mix
Ingredients: fish meal, soya meal, fish oil, oil seeds, cereals, maize, wheat, attractants, vitamins and minerals pre-mix. Vitamins: Average A 11000iu/kg, D3 1700iu/kg, E 125iu/kg
http://www.orchardfisheries.co.uk/goldfishfoodmix.php

24. Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
The Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a herbivorous, freshwater fish. It is cultivated in China for food but was introduced in Europe and the United States for aquatic weed control.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/koi/grass.php

25. Gudgeon (Gobio gobio)
Gudgeon is a common name for a number of small freshwater fishes of the families Cyprinidae, Eleotridae or Ptereleotridae. Most gudgeons are elongate, bottom-dwelling fish, many of which live in rapids and other fast moving water.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/otherfish/gudgeon.php

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. Koi (Nishikigoi)
Koi, or more specifically nishikigoi (literally \'brocaded carp\'), are ornamental domesticated varieties of the Common carp Cyprinus carpio. Of the various domesticated carp species, the common carp is the most commonly raised food fish used in aquaculture. The common carp are known as koi in Japan. Koi were first bred for color in Japan in the 1820s
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/koi/koi.php

31. Koran Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus)
Koran Angelfish will graze over living rock for food. Although they are not reef safe they will do better in an aquarium with living rock than one without it.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/pomacanthussemicirculatus.php

32. Lionhead Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The lionhead is a hooded variety of fancy goldfish. This fish is the precursor to the ranchu. The tremendous hood or headgrowth and fat cheeks of lionheads give them a facial appearance similar to canine puppies.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/lionhead.php

33. 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

34. 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

35. Mirror and leather carp (Cyprinus carpio)
The Mirror carp is a variation of the Common carp (Cyprinus carpio), commonly found in the United Kingdom and Europe. They can grow in excess of 60lb - the last few British record fish have all been mirror carp. The difference between mirror and common carp is both genetic and visual - biologically they are similar.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/koi/mirror.php

36. 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

37. Oranda Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The oranda is a fancy goldfish characterized by a prominent raspberry-like hood encasing its head. The hood or headgrowth (also known as wen) encases the whole head except for the eyes and mouth. Orandas are sensitive to low water temperatures and susceptible to the attention of other active goldfish.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/oranda.php

38. Orfe (Leuciscus idus)
The orfe (Leuciscus idus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae found across northern Europe and Asia. It occurs in larger rivers, ponds, and lakes, typically in schools. The name is from Swedish id, originally referring to its bright color (compare the German dialect word aitel \'a kind of bright fish\' and Old High German eit \'funeral pyre, fire\').
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/otherfish/orfe.php

39. 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

40. 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

41. Pearlscale Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The pearlscale or chinshurin in Japanese, is a spherical-bodied fancy goldfish with finnage similar to the fantail. The characteristic feature of the pearlscale is its thick, domed scales with pearl-like appearance. Its body is round and similar to a golf ball. The finnage may be long or short.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/pearlscale.php

42. 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

43. 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

44. Pomacanthus maculosus (Yellowbar Angelfish)
The Juvenile Angelfish looks very different from the adult. All Angelfish do best if purchased as juveniles or as they are changing colour, adults often do not adjust well to aquarium life.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/pomacanthusmaculosus.php

45. Pond Mix
The perfect Pond Mix made with all their favourites. A mixture of all our koi and pond fish pellets, this pond mix allows a varied and complete diet for all pond fish without buying lots of different food stuffs (except sturgeon who\'s dietary requirements are only satisfied using Sturgeon Food Pellets).
http://www.orchardfisheries.co.uk/pondfoodmix.php

46. 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

47. Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
Queen Angelfish are nitrite intolerent and can be difficult to feed. They will graze over living rock for food.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/marine/holacanthusciliaris.php

48. Ranchu Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The ranchu is a hooded variety of fancy goldfish developed in Japan. It is referred to as the \'king of goldfish\' by the Japanese. The modern-day ranchu is a Japanese development of the lionhead. They are the direct outcome of crossbreeding experiments of different Chinese lionhead specimens.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/ranchu.php

49. Rudd (Scardinius erythropthalmus)
The Rudd (Scardinius erythropthalmus) is a bentho-pelagic freshwater fish, widely spread in Europe and middle Asia, around the basins of the North, Baltic Black, Caspian and Aral seas. It has been artificially introduced to Ireland, USA, Morocco, Madagascar, Tunisia, New Zealand, Canada and Spain.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/otherfish/rudd.php

50. Ryukin Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The ryukin is a short deep-bodied fancy goldfish with a characteristic hump in the shoulder region. The ryukin is a hardy and attractive variety of goldfish with a pointed head and has a pronounced hump on the back behind the head. It may be long-finned or short-finned with either a triple or quadruple tail.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/ryukin.php

51. Shubunkin (Carassius auratus)
The shubunkin, nicknamed \'Poor Mans Koi\', are similar to the common goldfish and comet goldfish in appearance. They are first bred from mutations in telescope eye goldfish (Demekins) back in 1900 in Japan. They have streamlined bodies with well-developed and even fins. However, the shubunkins are calico goldfish;
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/shubunkin.php

52. Stickleback
An unusual feature of sticklebacks is that they have no scales, although some species have bony armour plates. They are related to pipefish and seahorses. Stickleback species are found in fresh water environments in Europe, Asia and North America. They feed on small crustaceans and fish larvae.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/otherfish/stickleback.php

53. Tench (Tinca tinca)
The tench or doctor fish (Tinca tinca) is a freshwater and brackish water fish of the cyprinid (commonly called \"carp\") family found throughout Eurasia from Western Europe including the British Isles east into Asia as far as the Ob and Yenisei Rivers.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/otherfish/tench.php

54. The Goldfish and Goldfish Forms
The humble goldfish with it's many and varied forms is without doubt the most popular and widely kept pet on the planet. It is a very hardy and versatile fish that many underestimate, it can cope with many varied conditions and habitats.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/otherfish/coldwater/goldfish.php

55. 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

56. Veiltail Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The veiltail is a fancy goldfish, known for its extra-long, flowing double tail. It has a modified deep-and-round ryukin-shaped body, though without the dorsal \'hump\' characteristic of ryukins. The hallmark of the breed is its lengthy and graceful double tail which is square-edged and without any forking or indentation between the lobes.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/goldfish/veiltail.php

57. 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