Community Fish

GloFish Tetras are beautiful freshwater Tetra fish that glow under black lights. Created with selective breeding of the White Skirt Tetra, using a certain gene in the fish to produce many color

Long fin danios are a favorite of freshwater fish hobbyists because of their ease of care. They are also prolific breeders and the easiest type of egglayers to breed. With their attractively striped, black and white zebra-patterned body, these fish are easy to recognize. They come in many different strains such as green, yellow, neon, zebra, and blue. Green long fin danios are very durable and can withstand an impressive range of water temperatures and conditions. They will generally do just fine without a water heater as they are comfortable at temperatures down to the low 60s F. Unlike most fish species, they are loyal to their breeding partner and mate for life. The small size of the long fin danio, no more than two and a half inches, makes them well suited to a community aquarium. They are peaceful fish that get along with most tankmates, however, they will nip fins of some species. Any fish with long flowing fins, such as angelfish, bettas, and guppies, are potential targets of the active danio. Good potential tankmates may include barbs, corydoras catfish, similar-sized gouramis, loaches, and swordtails.

The dazzling crown jewel of aquariums everywhere, the hardy little neon tetra fish was originally imported from South America. Neon tetras must be kept in groups of at least a half-dozen, as they are a shoaling species. With peaceful dispositions, they are also able to be kept with other species of non-aggressive fish. They have a decently long life expectancy of 5 or more years. 

Neon tetras originated from the clear water and blackwater streams and tributaries in the Orinoco and Amazon river basins in Brazil, Columbia, and Peru. These are regions of blackwaters beneath dense forest canopies that allow very little light to get through. Neon tetras live in shoals mainly in the middle water layers and feed on insects, worms and small crustaceans.

Neon tetras are generally all captive-bred, with most coming from fish farms in the Far East and Eastern Europe. Several varieties of captive-bred specimens are now available. These include the long-finned neon tetra, though they are rather rare, as well as a golden strain that is basically a semi-albino variety, and a diamond neon tetra that appears sprinkled with metallic scales along the top portion of the body. One variety has the blue stripe but not the red coloration.

The dazzling crown jewel of aquariums everywhere, the hardy little neon tetra fish was originally imported from South America. black neon tetras must be kept in groups of at least a half-dozen, as they are a shoaling species. With peaceful dispositions, they are also able to be kept with other species of non-aggressive fish. They have a decently long life expectancy of 5 or more years. 

These Black Neon Tetra have a stunning black and silver stripe that often has a blue shadow.

The Black Neon Tetras are healthy and active school fish. The make a dynamic addition to a Discus Community Aquarium.

According to Wikipedia the Black Neon Tetra “is of typical elongated tetra appearance; it is of plain basic coloration but with two distinct, adjacent longitudinal stripes, white above black. The eye has two thin but distinctive color bands across the top, red above yellow. It grows to a maximum overall length of approximately 4 cm (1.6 in). Despite its common name, it does not particularly resemble the neon tetra, which belongs to a different genus.

The COSTAE TETRA is a great addition to any community fish tank. Its peaceful nature makes it easily adaptable to any environment and its vibrant colors add a beautiful pop to any plant tank. With its easy care and compatibility, it's a must-have for any fish enthusiast.

A rarely seen and highly sought-after species of schooling tetra, the Costae or Blackline Tetra (Moenkhausia costae) is found in the shallow reaches of the Rio Sao Francisco and its tributaries in Southern Brazil. An extremely active species, they form large schools or shoals in the wild as a defense from predation. In the aquarium, their fast-moving nature and unique tail stripe pattern adds flash and movement to the middle and upper levels of the aquarium which has made them extremely popular with planted tank hobbyists and aquascapers.

These fish are native to the freshwater Atrato and San Juan River basins of Colombia in South America. They frequent areas that are slow-moving, such as small tributaries and streams, where the temperature ranges from 73 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Though the emperor tetra is distributed over a narrow range in the wild, it has become a favorite aquarium pet and is farmed for sale around the world. As of 2014, the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) has insufficient data to determine the status of this species in its natural habitat in the wild; more research is needed. In captivity, the species breeds readily. The attractive coloration and elegant fins of the regal emperor tetra leave little doubt why the emperor tetra was given its name. Introduced to home aquaria in 1960, it has become one of the more popular of the tetra family of fishes. Fins of both sexes have a yellow hue and are edged in black on the outer periphery; they are red where the fin meets the body. The body of the fish is blue-gray with mauve tones, and it displays an almost iridescent sheen. A dark stripe runs horizontally from head to tail, and the body is lighter in color below the stripe.

Congo tetras are fairly hardy, but only if kept in habitats that are maintained correctly. They prefer still, dark, soft, peat-filtered water with low light levels. This can be achieved with dim aquarium lights and floating plants. They like darker substrates and enjoy nibbling on bottom-growing plants.

To help your fish maintain good health, you'll need to provide them with plenty of space and carefully filtered water. If the quality of the water drops, Congo tetras may lose some of their colorations or wind up with damaged fins.

The males get up to 3.0 inches (8.5 cm). Females up to 2.75 inches (6 cm). The male is larger with more color, also the tail fin and dorsal fin are more extended. They also have different colors and extensions in the caudal fin.

The Galaxy Rasbora is a tropical fish that has remained a favorite amongst aquarists since its discovery in 2006. This fish is one of the latest additions to the aquarium trade that caused a great hit with fish keepers worldwide. The fish has got a fantastic coloration on its body, the reason why it is one of the most sou

The Galaxy Rasbora is a striking tropical fish prized for its vibrant, iridescent coloration that captivates aquarists worldwide. Since its introduction in 2006, it has become a sought-after species due to its unique and dazzling appearance, which often exceeds expectations when viewed in person. Ideal for community tanks, the Galaxy Rasbora adds dynamic color and activity, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts seeking a visually stunning and lively addition to their aquarium. Indeed its unique colors look so good that a section of fish keepers was skeptical of it and thought that the colors were sort of a ploy to hoodwink the public into buying it. Surprisingly, when seen in an aquarium, the fish looks even more stunningly beautiful than even from photos

These fish are native to the freshwater Atrato and San Juan River basins of Colombia in South America. They frequent areas that are slow-moving, such as small tributaries and streams, where the temperature ranges from 73 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Though the emperor tetra is distributed over a narrow range in the wild, it has become a favorite aquarium pet and is farmed for sale around the world. As of 2014, the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) has insufficient data to determine the status of this species in its natural habitat in the wild; more research is needed. In captivity, the species breeds readily. The attractive coloration and elegant fins of the regal emperor tetra leave little doubt why the emperor tetra was given its name. Introduced to home aquaria in 1960, it has become one of the more popular of the tetra family of fishes. Fins of both sexes have a yellow hue and are edged in black on the outer periphery; they are red where the fin meets the body. The body of the fish is blue-gray with mauve tones, and it displays an almost iridescent sheen. A dark stripe runs horizontally from head to tail, and the body is lighter in color below the stripe.

Hasemania nana is a 2-inch (5 cm) schooling fish that hails from the rivers and streams of Brazil. What sets it apart from your typical South American nano tetra is its high activity level. During mealtimes, you will see them swarm together in a feeding frenzy reminiscent of their larger neighbor, the piranha.  Their bold, outgoing nature is one of the many reasons they are among the most popular fish sold at Aquarium Co-Op.

Adult males deepen into a coppery-orange color, whereas adult females and juveniles have a translucent, lemon-yellow hue. Their common name comes from the white tips on their fins, and their forked tail has a short, black stripe in the middle. Most silver tip tetras in the aquarium trade are captive-bred at fish farms, and they have developed an albino version for sale as well.

The Glass Catfish, with its ethereal beauty and rare elegance, has earned a special place among the most captivating species in the aquarium world. Its transparent body and graceful form never fail to fascinate, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into nature’s delicate artistry. Beyond its visual charm, this remarkable fish brings a sense of serenity and freshness to any aquatic space. Step into the enchanting world of aquariums and discover the quiet magic of the Glass Catfish.

FURCATA rainbowfish also called forktail blue eye rainbow tetra, The bright yellow pectoral fins on this fish remind me of the pom-poms cheerleaders use at halftime. As you can see in the video, these are an active fish which is continually "cheering.' Bright fish with a lot of flash and personality, these are peaceful and will do well with other appropriately sized peaceful tank mates.

The Glowlight Rasbora (Trigonostigma hengeli), also known as the Lambchop Rasbora, is a strikingly beautiful nano fish that is very popular among aquarists due to its schooling behavior, peaceful disposition, and very small size.  This schooling fish can be the highlight in any peaceful community aquarium and it is a particular standout in the planted aquarium with dark substrate.

The Glowlight Rasbora typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well.  It is safe with other peaceful, small fish.  This small rasbora can be housed with adult dwarf shrimp, although it might prey on shrimp fry.  Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates.  The Glowlight Rasbora must be kept in schools of 6 or more, although larger schools are more ideal. The schooling behavior of a large group of this fish is fascinating.  Its natural habitat typically has slow water flow and contains acidic water rich in tannins and leaf litter.  It requires very clean water to thrive and it will display optimal coloration and health in a planted aquarium with dark substrate, especially where floating plants are present.  This fish is exceptionally adaptable for a microrasbora.