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Black Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon megalopterus)

An elegant schooling tetra with smoky flanks and tall black dorsal sails on males — calm mid-water movement for planted aquariums.

A compact Brazilian tetra with fiery red rear flanks — peaceful, hardy, and ideal for colour in smaller planted community tanks.

A sleek schooling tetra with a bold diagonal black stripe — peaceful, active mid-water swimmers for planted community aquariums.

Filter-feeding shrimp that unfurl feathered fans into the current — mesmerizing invertebrates for planted tanks with steady flow and fine foods.

Takashi Amano’s legendary algae cleaners — larger, hungrier, and more industrious than cherry shrimp in mature planted aquariums.

A floating plant with round pads and long trailing roots — natural shade, nitrate sponge, and ideal hideouts for shrimp and fry.

Lacy, fast-growing stems that fill backgrounds quickly — excellent nitrate control and instant aquascape volume for beginner planted tanks.

A rootless oxygenating classic that sucks up excess nutrients, shades the tank, and gives fry and shrimp instant cover.

Umbrella-like leaves that form a soft carpet or mid-height cluster — a distinctive foreground plant for nature aquariums.

A tough stem plant with rounded leaves and a soft lemon scent when crushed — ideal midground colour for low- to medium-tech tanks.

A soft yellow schooling tetra with a dramatic black dorsal fin — elegant, peaceful, and made for planted community tanks.

A jewel-red nano predator for mature planted tanks — vivid, territorial in miniature, and happiest when fed tiny live or frozen foods.

A peaceful, gold-toned labyrinth fish that thrives in planted community tanks — calm, hardy, and ideal for keepers who want colour without chaos.