Pleco L144a Blue Eye Lemon is a beautiful and peaceful bristlenose pleco variety, known for its bright yellow body and striking blue eyes. This smaller pleco species is perfect for planted community tanks, as it helps control algae without disrupting plants or décor. Provide driftwood and caves for hiding and grazing.

• Temperature: 72–80°F

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Hardness: 6–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Recommended Group Size: Can be kept singly or in groups with adequate space

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Diet: Hikari Algae Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber), and occasional protein-rich treats like bloodworms

Gold Nugget Plecos (L081) are striking freshwater plecos known for their velvety black bodies covered in bright golden-yellow spots and matching fin tips. Native to the Rio Xingu in Brazil, they require excellent water quality, moderate flow, and a diet rich in protein and fiber. Best kept in well-oxygenated aquariums with driftwood and rocky hiding spots.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

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

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful, but may be territorial with other bottom dwellers

• Recommended Group Size: Best kept singly unless in a large tank

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons

• Max Size: 7–8 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula, Hikari Algae Wafers, fresh blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber), and occasional protein-rich frozen foods like bloodworms or shrimp

Xingu Royal Plecos (L027) are large, striking plecos with bold, tiger-like striping and a heavy body structure. Native to the Rio Xingu in Brazil, they require excellent filtration, high oxygen levels, and smooth driftwood for grazing. Though generally peaceful, they need plenty of space and should not be housed with smaller, delicate fish.

• Temperature: 78–84°F

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

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful but territorial with other bottom-dwellers

• Recommended Group Size: Solitary or with non-competing tank mates

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

• Max Size: 14–16 inches

• Diet: Driftwood-grazing is essential, Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula, Hikari Algae Wafers, supplemented with blanched vegetables and occasional protein-rich frozen foods

Powder Blue Gouramis are a vibrant, selectively bred variety of the Dwarf Gourami, featuring a striking sky-blue color and compact size. These peaceful labyrinth fish thrive in calm, planted aquariums and are well-suited to community tanks with gentle tankmates.

• Temperature: 76–82°F

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

• Hardness: 4–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful, but males may be territorial

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or as a male-female pair

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5–3 inches

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

Pygmy Corydoras are tiny, peaceful bottom-dwellers known for their active schooling behavior and small size. Unlike most Corydoras, they also spend time mid-water, making them unique and engaging additions to nano and community aquariums.

• Temperature: 72–78°F

• pH: 6.8–7.6 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 2–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 1 inch

• Diet: Hikari Micro Pellets, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, crushed flakes, and frozen or live baby brine shrimp or daphnia

Pygmy Pumilus Sparkling Gourami are tiny, beautifully iridescent gouramis known for their shimmering scales, peaceful nature, and occasional croaking sounds. These labyrinth fish thrive in planted nano tanks with gentle flow and dim lighting. They enjoy exploring densely planted areas and are best kept in quiet, peaceful setups.

• Temperature: 76–82°F

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: 4–10 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and shy

• Recommended Group Size: 3 or more, or as a pair in small tanks

• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

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

Rainbow Sharks are striking freshwater fish with sleek black bodies and vibrant red or orange fins. They are semi-aggressive bottom dwellers that require space and hiding places, making them best suited for larger community tanks with fast or mid-water tank mates.

• Temperature: 74–80°F

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

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, especially toward similar-shaped fish

• Recommended Group Size: Best kept singly, or in very large tanks with careful planning

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Max Size: 6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari Algae Wafers, spirulina flakes, blanched vegetables, and frozen bloodworms or brine shrimp

Rainbow Shiners are native North American minnows known for their stunning pink, purple, and electric blue iridescence—especially in males during spawning. These peaceful, active fish thrive in cool, well-oxygenated aquariums with gentle current and are perfect for community or biotope setups that replicate stream environments.

• Temperature: 64–75°F

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

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

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

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 3–3.5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia, and baby brine shrimp