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    African Scat (Scatophagus tetracanthus) 

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    imagirlgeek
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    The African Scat is a beautiful Scatophagus, with a yellow base body color and 7 black vertical bars. It is rare to see this scat in the hobby, which I find confusing since it is also the only scat to thrive in freshwater as an adult.
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    Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata) 

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    csrain
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    Amano shrimp, named after famed Japanese aquascaper/photographer, can be found in Japanese swamps and marshes munching on algae. They were introduced to the U.S. aquarium trade in the early 1990's, quickly gaining a reputation as ravenous algae eaters. ...
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    Amazon sword (Echinodorus amazonicus) 

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    Common Name: Amazon sword
    Scientific Name:
    Echinodorus amazonicus

    The Amazon Sword is a Rosette plant that is very popular with many hobbyists. They are capable of reaching approximately 20 inches in height under proper water conditions. The Amazon Sword Plant has short rhizomes, numerous lance shaped leaves that are pale to dark green with sharply pointed tips, and fairly short stems. It is an amphibious plant that will grow either partially or fully submersed. For the best results a loose substrate and an iron-rich fertilizer should be used.
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    Anacharis (Egeria densa) 

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    Common Name(s): Anacharis, elodea, Brazilian waterweed, water weed, American/Canadian waterweed
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    Egeria densa

    Note: genus may also be Elodea

    This plant can be planted or floating and will grow either way. I will focus on them as a floating plant because that's where my biggest success with them has been.
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    Anubias Barteri (Anubias Barteri v. Round Leaf) 

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    Common Name:
    Anubias Barteri
    Scientific Name:
    Anubias Barteri v. Round Leaf

    One of the easiest plants to grow are the anubias family with the Barteri v. Round Leaf is probably the easiest. This plant is a very undemanding plant and a very hardy plant. They have a waxy coat on their leaves that most fish can not eat through.
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    Apisto, Cockatoo, Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides) 

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    Common Name: Apisto, Cockatoo, Dwarf Cichlid
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    Apistogramma cacatuoides

    This fish is undoubtedly the most kept of all 'Apistos'. Aquarium strains like the 'Triple Red' and 'Orange Flash' have been developed by hobbyists and offer amazing colors. This fish can also thrive in slightly hard water. Double Red Cacatuoides has red on the dorsal and caudal fin; Triple Red Cacatuoides has red on the dorsal, caudal, and anal fin. I keep my guys in a heavily planted tank with plenty of places for them to hide, especially under the leaves of the tiger lotus.
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    Aponogeton boivinianus 

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    Aponogetons are grown from bulbs that store large amounts of nutrients. Aponogeton boivinianus has attractive crinkled leaves and grows very large. In a heavily planted aquarium where there is competition for light and nutrients, the leaves may be smaller.
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    Auratus Cichlid (Melanochromis Auratus) 

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    Common Name: Auratus Cichlid

    Scientific Name: Melanochromis Auratus

    Belligerent and territorial, one male and four to five females should be kept together in an aquarium where there are plenty of hiding places. This cichlid is typically intolerant of other fish.
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    Avocado puffer (Auriglobus modestus) 

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    Common Name: Golden puffer, Avocado puffer
    Scientific Name:
    Auriglobus modestus

    This puffer is a notorious fin nipper. However, not all of them will be aggressive. It's very dependent on the individual.
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    Banded Loach (Botia Rostrata) 

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    Common Name: Botia, Geto, Banded Loach
    Scientific Name:
    Botia Rostrata

    This loach is long and slender and generally tan to brown in color. Move in a "slinky" manner. Sometimes dart around rather erratically. Highly entertaining during feeding. Younger fish are sometimes a little too playful with less dominant fish. This species prefers to be in groups of 3 or more.
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    Blackfin Pearlfish (Austrolebias nigripinnis) 

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    Common Name: Blackfin Pearlfish
    Scientific Name: Austrolebias nigripinnis

    This fish has haunted me since I first saw a picture of it years ago. I finally achieved a life goal and have these fish. They are easy to raise for a South American Annual. They are tolerant of pH and hardness and even temperature. They are a variable species and almost every collecting spot has a variant color pattern. I have been watching my pair spawn and look forward to their eggs hatching in a few weeks.
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    Blue Neon Eartheater (Gymnogeophagus sp. "Blue neon") 

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    Common Name: Blue Neon Eartheater, Gymnogeophagus Blue Neon Valentine
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    Gymnogeophagus sp. "Blue neon"

    Gymnogeophagus species originate from Uraguay. The blue neon gymnogeophagus is a relatively peaceful gymno that does not grow very large or share common fin trailers as pronounced as many other geophagus species. It's beautiful deep color is accented with iridescent blue stripes and purple tips of their fins. ...
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