Threadfin Rainbowfish are delicate and graceful nano fish admired for their elongated flowing fins and iridescent bodies. Males display long trailing filaments and subtle flashes of color when displaying to females or tank mates. They thrive in calm, planted aquariums with gentle filtration and soft lighting. Due to their timid nature, they do best with peaceful tank mates and in stable water conditions.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 6.0–7.5 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 3–10 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and shy

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons

• Max Size: 2 inches

• Diet: Hikari First Bites, Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Micro Granules, supplemented with frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and finely crushed flakes

Tiger Plecos (L397), also known as Panaqolus sp. L397, are stunning dwarf plecos from the Rio Xingu in Brazil, prized for their bold orange and black tiger-striping. Peaceful and shy, they thrive in well-oxygenated, warm aquariums with driftwood and hiding spots. Ideal for planted or softwater community tanks.

• Temperature: 78–86°F

• pH: 6.4–7.4 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 4–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful; reclusive during the day

• Recommended Group Size: Singly or in small group with caves

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 4–5 inches

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

Tiger Oscars are intelligent and bold cichlids known for their vibrant orange patterns and engaging personalities. They quickly learn to recognize their owners and often beg for food like pets. Due to their large size and territorial behavior, they require a spacious aquarium with strong filtration and regular maintenance. Decor should be sturdy, as Oscars may rearrange their environment.

• Temperature: 74–81°F

• pH: 6.0–8.0

• Hardness: 5–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial with tank mates

• Recommended Group Size: Alone or in a bonded pair

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

• Diet: Hikari Cichlid Gold, Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, supplemented with frozen shrimp, bloodworms, or high-quality pellets

Tiger’s Eye Snails are a striking variety of Nerite snail, known for their bold, amber-toned spiral shells with dark, tiger-like striping. These snails are excellent algae grazers that won’t reproduce in freshwater, making them a favorite for display tanks and planted aquascapes. They stay small, are peaceful, and thrive in stable, clean environments.

• Temperature: 72–78°F

• pH: 7.0–8.2 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 8–18 dGH (require calcium for shell health)

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Recommended Group Size: Single or small groups

• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

• Max Size: 1 inch

• Diet: Hikari Algae Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, natural algae, biofilm, and blanched vegetables (like zucchini or spinach)

Trapdoor Snails are hardy, peaceful freshwater snails prized for their algae-eating abilities and ability to live in both aquariums and ponds. Named for the operculum (“trapdoor”) that seals their shell opening, they are livebearers and won’t overpopulate as rapidly as other snail species. They are excellent for controlling algae on glass, plants, and décor.

• Temperature: 65–78°F

• pH: 7.0–8.4 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 8–18 dGH (require calcium for healthy shell development)

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Recommended Group Size: Single or multiple (non-aggressive)

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 2 inches

• Diet: Hikari Algae Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, biofilm, algae, and blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach

Turquoise Gouramis are stunning, hardy labyrinth fish with a shimmering blue-green body and peaceful demeanor. As a color variant of the Three-Spot Gourami, they are adaptable and well-suited for medium to large community tanks with calm tankmates and plenty of cover.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 6.8–8.0 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 5–20 dGH

• Temperament: Generally peaceful, but may become territorial

• Recommended Group Size: Singly, in pairs, or harem (1 male to 2 females)

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

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

Turquoise Rainbowfish are striking and energetic freshwater fish known for their shimmering blue-green coloration and deep-bodied shape. Native to Lake Kutubu in Papua New Guinea, they are peaceful community fish that thrive in planted tanks with open swimming space and high water quality.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 7.0–8.0 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 8–20 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and active

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

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons

• Max Size: 4.5–5 inches

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