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OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Killifish, or ‘killies’, are a diverse group of generally small, colourful fish. Their name is believed to be derived from the Dutch for ‘pool’ or ‘puddle’. 

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. This diverse group of fish all belong to the Cobitidae family. Despite being closely related, this family includes the large clown loach, to the eel-shaped kuhli loach. 

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. The vast majority of fresh water fish offered in shops have been bred in captivity. Yet wild caught fish can add to the value and interest of the species available.

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Large fish, or tank busters, pack big personalities and can really become a member of the family. Just like any other pet animal, a large fish in the home can require a lot of commitment.

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Catfish are a popular addition to a tropical set-up. They are found throughout the world’s freshwater systems and are often sourced from Asia, South America and the African lakes.

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Discus belong to the genus Symphysodon and are held in the highest regard among fish keepers and by some as the ultimate freshwater tropical species.

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. This group are small reef fish. The damsels, chromis and clownfish belong to the family Pomacentridae. The basslets belong to the family Grammatidae.

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. This group of fish includes the gobies, dartfish, blennies, jawfish and dwarf wrasse. They all have similar requirements of aquarium conditions.

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. The Butterflyfish are often one of the most sought after marine species and belong to the family Chaetodontidae, of which there are 90 species.

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. In the wild, this group of fish are found in tropical seas including the Pacific and the Caribbean and there are more than 30 species