


| Pics & Tips 1: Tropical Fish By Gale Chester Whittington ==Copyright 2004-2009== |
| Blue Discus are beautiful but difficult to keep, especially with other fish, as they require acidic water. Stock photo. |

| Black angel fish, especially the more peaceful than silvers. Stock photo. |

| Red male. Bettas, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, are sometimes peaceful, sometimes not. If yours does not get along with your other fish, put ammonia at bay. Stock photo |

| From left to right, we have a male half-black guppy,a plain tetra, a glowlight tetra, and comet goldfish in center. These species usually get along, but the goldfish (a carp species) should be kept separate, it will constantly stir up the gravel and cloud the water. Stock photo. |


| Powder blue dwarf gouramis make for peaceful tank inhabitants, but avoid the opaline and three-spot varieties. Stock photo |

| Female Cambodian (light-bodied) betta, usually more docile than males. Stock photo |

| Do not put male and female bettas in the same tank unless it's large and well-planted. Stock photo. |

| Bristle Nose Plecostomus for algae on the glass. Every tank should have at least one. Stock photo. |

| Aquariums with lots of plants, such as the anacharis and sagitaria shown here, provide Also shown here is a gold angel and green discus. Stock photo. |

| Another natural aquarium with Amazon sword plants, water wisteria (similar to watersprite),dwarf sagitaria, a male guppy, and neon tetras, both of which make great community fish. Stock photo. |
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| Male kribensis are usually peaceful. Females have round fins. Stock photo |
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| Bettas come in many different patterns and colors. This is a male turqoise. Stock photo. |
| Check out the photos of these colorful tropical fish. |