Clown Loaches are colorful, playful bottom-dwellers known for their bright orange bodies with bold black stripes. Large adult clown loaches are especially striking and active, often seen schooling, hiding in caves, or clicking when excited. They thrive in warm, well-oxygenated aquariums with soft substrate and plenty of hiding places.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

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

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and highly social

• Recommended Group Size: 3 or more (preferably 5+)

• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

• Max Size: 10–12 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, blanched vegetables, and snails

Bumblebee Cichlids are bold and striking Mbuna from Lake Malawi, named for their black-and-yellow banded coloration. As juveniles, they display bright bumblebee patterns that may shift as they mature. These cichlids are highly territorial and aggressive, especially with similarly colored species, and require rock-heavy aquariums with clearly defined territories.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

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

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Aggressive and territorial

• Recommended Group Size: One male with 4+ females or in a carefully managed Mbuna tank

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 6 inches

• Diet: Hikari Cichlid Excel, Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, supplemented with spirulina-based flakes, veggie pellets, and blanched greens (avoid high-protein or meaty foods to prevent bloat)

Blue Regal Peacock Cichlids are one of the most popular African cichlids, admired for their intense electric blue coloration and relatively peaceful nature compared to other Lake Malawi species. These striking males display best in all-male setups or with harem-style groups. They thrive in rocky aquascapes with stable, mineral-rich water.

• Temperature: 76–82°F

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

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; more peaceful than most haps and mbuna

• Recommended Group Size: Single male or 1 male to 3+ females (avoid multiple males unless in large setups)

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Excel, supplemented with spirulina-based flakes and occasional frozen brine shrimp (avoid fatty foods to prevent bloat)

Black Ruby Barbs are colorful and lively schooling fish named for the deep ruby red coloration mature males develop, especially during breeding. Their contrast of red and black striping makes them stand out in planted community aquariums. They are peaceful but active, and do best in groups to reduce fin-nipping behavior.

• Temperature: 72–79°F

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

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful, mildly boisterous

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

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and vegetable-based flakes

Apistogramma borellii "Yellow" are peaceful and colorful dwarf cichlids known for their bright yellow body and calm demeanor. Ideal for planted community tanks, they do well in soft, slightly acidic to neutral water and appreciate leaf litter and hiding spaces. These fish are less aggressive than many other Apistos, making them an excellent choice for peaceful tanks.

• Temperature: 72–80°F

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: 2–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful, mild territoriality when breeding

• Recommended Group Size: One male with 1–3 females or a bonded pair

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Diet: Hikari Micro Pellets, Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms

Albino Yellow Jacob Peacock Cichlids are a brilliant and uncommon variant of Aulonocara jacobfreibergi, displaying soft yellow hues with striking red eyes and iridescent highlights. These peacocks are moderately territorial and do best in African cichlid tanks with rocky aquascapes and hard, alkaline water conditions.

• Temperature: 76–82°F

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

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive

• Recommended Group Size: Single male or 1 male to 3+ females (avoid housing multiple males unless tank is large)

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Excel, spirulina flakes, and occasional frozen brine shrimp (avoid high-fat proteins to prevent bloat)

Albino Peacock Cichlids are striking and elegant Aulonocara hybrids, featuring soft pink, orange, and white hues with bright red eyes. Known for their calmer demeanor compared to other African cichlids, they thrive in hard, alkaline water and display best when housed with other peaceful peacocks or haps.

• Temperature: 76–82°F

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

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (relatively peaceful for African cichlids)

• Recommended Group Size: 1 male with 3+ females, or singly in all-male setups

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Excel, spirulina flakes, and frozen brine shrimp or bloodworms (avoid high-fat foods to prevent bloat)

African Fasciolatus Barbs are active, schooling fish native to African rivers, easily recognized by their golden bodies with bold horizontal black stripes. Peaceful and hardy, they do well in planted community aquariums with gentle flow and plenty of swimming space.

• Temperature: 72–78°F

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

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and energetic

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5–3 inches

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

Blonde Leucistic African Dwarf Frogs are a unique color morph of the popular fully aquatic frog species, featuring pale pink or beige skin and red or light-colored eyes. These peaceful amphibians are entirely aquatic and spend their lives submerged, surfacing only to breathe. They do best in calm community tanks with gentle flow and soft substrate.

• Temperature: 72–78°F

• pH: 6.8–7.8 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and slow-moving

• Recommended Group Size: 2 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5 inches

• Diet: Hikari Frozen Bloodworms, Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp or tubifex worms