Giraffe Cichlids are large, predatory haps from Lake Malawi known for their bold giraffe-like blotched patterns and ambush hunting behavior. Males develop electric blue coloration on the face and fins as they mature. They require a spacious aquarium with hiding spots, open swimming areas, and compatible tank mates that are too large to be considered prey.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 7.8–8.6 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive to aggressive, especially when mature

• Recommended Group Size: One male with several females or singly

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (125+ preferred for adults)

• Max Size: 10–12 inches

• Diet: NorthFin Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Gold, Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, supplemented with frozen krill, silversides, and other meaty foods

Glass Bloodfin Tetras are translucent schooling fish with faint silver bodies and bright red-tipped fins, making them a striking addition to peaceful community aquariums. Active and hardy, they are great for beginners and thrive in planted tanks with open swimming space.

• Temperature: 72–80°F

• pH: 6.8–7.8 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 4–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons

• Max Size: 2 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, flakes, and frozen foods like daphnia or brine shrimp

Glass Catfish are unique, transparent-bodied fish known for their peaceful nature and schooling behavior. Their see-through appearance reveals their internal organs and spine, making them a fascinating addition to calm, planted aquariums. They prefer gentle water flow and subdued lighting, and they thrive in stable, well-maintained tanks.

• Temperature: 75–80°F

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Hardness: 5–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and timid

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Diet: Hikari Micro Pellets, Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, and frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia

Glass Knife Fish are peaceful, nocturnal fish known for their ghostly transparent appearance and undulating swimming motion. They are shy and do best in low-light, well-decorated tanks with plenty of hiding spaces. Their electric field sensing helps them navigate and hunt in the dark.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 6.5–7.6 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 4–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and timid

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or in loose groups with enough space

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons

• Max Size: 16 inches

• Diet: Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, Hikari Carnivore Pellets, and other protein-rich frozen or live foods (may ignore flakes or dry foods)

Gold Dojo Loaches are peaceful, eel-like bottom dwellers known for their curious behavior and ability to sense barometric pressure changes. Also called Weather Loaches, they are hardy and active, often seen burrowing in substrate or playfully swimming around the tank. They prefer cooler water than most tropical fish and do best in a soft-bottom aquarium with plenty of hiding places.

• Temperature: 65–75°F

• pH: 6.5–8.0 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 3 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons

• Max Size: 6–10 inches

• Diet: Hikari Sinking Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and blanched vegetables

Gold Honey Gouramis are peaceful and personable labyrinth fish known for their glowing golden color and gentle nature. Perfect for community or nano aquariums, they enjoy calm waters with plants, floating cover, and surface access for air breathing.

• Temperature: 72–80°F

• pH: 6.8–7.8 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 4–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social; males may display during breeding

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or in pairs

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 2 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, high-quality flakes, and frozen brine shrimp or bloodworms

Gold Rams are a vibrant color morph of the classic ram cichlid, known for their golden-yellow bodies, iridescent blue highlights, and peaceful nature. They thrive in warm, stable aquariums with calm tankmates, soft substrates, and plenty of plant cover or hiding spaces.

• Temperature: 78–84°F

• pH: 6.5–7.6 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial during breeding

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or in bonded pairs

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5–3 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia

Golden Wonder Killifish are hardy, surface-dwelling fish known for their shimmering gold bodies and striking blue-green eyes. Active and predatory, they do best in peaceful setups with a secure lid and are best kept with similarly sized tankmates.

• Temperature: 72–78°F

• pH: 6.8–7.8 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive; may eat very small fish

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or in pairs

• Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons

• Max Size: 3.5–4 inches

• Diet: Hikari Micro Pellets, Fluval Bug Bites, floating flakes, and frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, or mosquito larvae