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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. This is a group of moderately aggressive to aggressive fish which originate from Central and South America and are members of the cichlid family.

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. Malawi cichlids are very colourful, diverse and aggressive fish. It is thought they are some of the most colourful tropical fish that can be kept. In the wild they are found in Lake Malawi, Africa.

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. If you would like to keep a more unusual species in your freshwater tank, then the following three species could be an option. They are the freshwater river stingrays, knifefish and elephant noses.

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 piranhas, snakeheads, wolf fish and other predatory fish. They originate from many parts of the world including Africa and the Americas.

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. Tropical freshwater algae eaters are often added to aquariums in order to help remove the build up of algae which grows in the tank.

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. 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.