Community Fish

Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) — full-length crimson red body + electric blue stripe; more vivid than Neon Tetra 1 Pair ₹149 (2 fish) | 2 Pairs ₹279 | 3 Pairs ₹399 ⭐ (6 fish) | 5 Pairs ₹649 ? (10 fish) Strict schooling species — minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) for natural behaviour and colouration Water: pH 4.5–6.5 · 24–29°C · very soft — more demanding than Neon Tetra Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — acidifies, softens, replicates natural blackwater habitat Compatible with Apistogramma, Corydoras Sterbai, Otocinclus, Rummy-nose Tetra, Discus Avoid Angelfish — natural predator of Cardinal Tetras in the wild Live food (microworms, baby brine shrimp) enhances crimson colouration measurably Add Stress Heal to receiving tank; use Micro Life to cycle tank before introduction

Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) — vivid cherry-red males; most peaceful barb in the hobby Betta safe — only commonly available barb reliably compatible with Betta fish Compatible with shrimp (adult Neocaridina and Caridina) and planted nano tanks Strong sexual dimorphism — males vivid cherry red; females attractive olive-brown with dark stripe At least 2 males in the group for regular colour display and competition behaviour 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? Dark substrate + live food + tannins = most intense cherry-red colouration pH 6.0–7.5 · 23–27°C · origin: Sri Lanka blackwater streams Natural companion for planted Sri Lankan biotope with Cryptocoryne and Java Fern

Glowlight Tetra / Glow Eye Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) — iridescent copper-orange full-body stripe; glowing eye feature Translucent body — jewel-like appearance; internal organs visible under light Warm LED (3000–4000K) essential for maximum copper glow effect — cool white LED dulls the stripe Peaceful — Betta compatible; Cherry Shrimp safe; no fin nipping 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? Minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) — schooling species; 10+ for full glow display pH 5.5–7.5 · 22–28°C · Indian Almond Leaf tannins enhance glow effect visually Mixes beautifully with Neon Tetras and Cardinal Tetras — complementary warm/cool colour contrast Live microworms builds copper stripe intensity measurably over 2–4 weeks

Hockey Stick Tetra (Thayeria boehlkei) — also known as Penguin Tetra or Blackline Penguin Fish Bold black hockey-stick stripe through body and lower tail lobe — visible across the room Distinctive head-up angled swimming posture — species characteristic, not illness Very active schooling fish — fills mid-water with constant motion Minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) — reduce fin nipping and stress; 5 pairs for best schooling display 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? pH 6.0–7.5 · 22–28°C · dark substrate for best stripe contrast Caution with long-finned Bettas — moderate fin nipper in small groups; fine in school of 8+ Cover tank — moderately prone to jumping when startled

Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) — electric blue stripe + red tail; the most iconic community fish Medium Pair (2.0–2.5cm) ₹149 — juvenile–sub-adult; reaches full size in 2–4 months Big Pair (3.0–4.0cm) ₹199 — full adult colouration; immediate visual impact Strict schooling fish — minimum 6 fish required; order 3+ pairs for natural behaviour pH 6.0–7.5 · temp 22–26°C · planted tank with dark substrate for best colouration Compatible with Corydoras, Cardinal Tetra, Ember Tetra, Otocinclus, small Rasboras Avoid: Angelfish, large cichlids, Bala Sharks — will prey on Neon Tetras Feed micro-granules + live microworms for maximum colour enhancement Add Stress Heal to receiving tank before introducing — faster acclimatisation

White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) — iridescent gold stripe, vivid red fin accents No heater required — cold-water fish; thrives at 16–22°C in Indian indoor conditions Goldfish compatible — one of the only attractive schooling fish safe with goldfish Very hardy — suitable for beginners; tolerates pH 6.0–8.0 and temperature 5–25°C Strict schooling species — minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) for natural behaviour 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? Avoid with tropical fish (Bettas, Neons, Guppies) — temperature incompatibility Live microworms develop vivid red fin colouration in males Ideal for unheated planted nano tanks, goldfish tanks, cool indoor setups