Kuhli Loach are peaceful, worm-like fish known for their striped, banded appearance and bottom-dwelling behavior. These nocturnal scavengers are social and do best in groups with soft substrate, dense cover, and low lighting. Kuhli Loaches are excellent tank cleaners and get along well with other peaceful species.

• Temperature: 74–80°F

• pH: 6.0–7.0

• Hardness: 3–10 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and shy

• Recommended Group Size: 5 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Diet: Hikari Sinking Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, supplemented with frozen bloodworms or daphnia

Leopard Frog Plecos (L134) are stunning and peaceful dwarf plecos known for their striking yellow-and-black striped patterns and compact size. Native to the Rio Tapajós in Brazil, they thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with driftwood, caves, and soft substrates. Ideal for peaceful community tanks, they are shy but active when settled.

• Temperature: 77–84°F

• pH: 6.5–7.5 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and reclusive

• Recommended Group Size: Alone, in pairs, or small groups with hiding spaces

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 3.5–4 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula, Hikari Algae Wafers, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and blanched vegetables like zucchini or cucumber

Rusty Plecos (L310), also known as Panaque sp. L310, are attractive South American plecos named for their reddish-brown body and subtle striping. They are peaceful wood-eaters that thrive in well-maintained aquariums with lots of driftwood and subdued lighting.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 6.5–7.5 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful; may be territorial with other plecos

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or with non-competing bottom dwellers

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons

• Max Size: 6–8 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula, Hikari Algae Wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber), and plenty of driftwood for rasping

Leopard Cactus Plecos (L114), also known as Pseudacanthicus leopardus, are stunning South American plecos known for their bold leopard-like spots and reddish fins. They are territorial, carnivorous, and best kept in large aquariums with strong filtration and plenty of hiding places.

• Temperature: 77–84°F

• pH: 6.5–7.5 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 6–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; territorial with other bottom dwellers

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or in large tanks with adequate space

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

• Max Size: 10–12 inches

• Diet: Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari frozen bloodworms and shrimp, occasional fresh seafood

Licorice Gouramis are stunning and delicate nano labyrinth fish known for their iridescent striping and vibrant fin displays—especially in males. Native to blackwater streams in Southeast Asia, they thrive in soft, acidic, heavily planted aquariums with subdued lighting and calm tank mates. These fish are best suited for experienced aquarists due to their sensitivity to water quality.

• Temperature: 74–80°F

• pH: 5.0–6.8 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water with softened/conditioned water

• Hardness: 1–6 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and shy

• Recommended Group Size: Pairs or trios in species-only or carefully selected nano communities

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 1.5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Micro Granules, Hikari Micro Pellets, supplemented with frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and live foods (microworms, vinegar eels)

Longfin Paleatus Corydoras, also known as Peppered Corys, are hardy, peaceful bottom-dwellers recognized for their marbled gray pattern and elegant flowing fins. Great for beginners, they thrive in cooler freshwater tanks with soft substrate and lots of hiding spots.

• Temperature: 68–75°F

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

• Hardness: 4–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 4 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5–3 inches

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

Longfin Tiger Barbs are a striking and active variant of the classic Tiger Barb, featuring graceful, extended fins and bold black stripes over a gold-to-orange body. They are lively schooling fish that do best in groups and add constant motion to community tanks with semi-aggressive or fast-moving tankmates.

• Temperature: 74–80°F

• pH: 6.5–7.8 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best kept in groups of 6+ to reduce fin-nipping

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more (schooling species)

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5–3 inches

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