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BARRAMUNDI 5CM
Barramundi prefer live food (feeder fish, earthworms or yabbies), but can easily be trained to accept pieces of meat or frozen prawns. When raised in aquaculture ponds, barramundi are trained to eat a dry diet of pellets.

HARVEY CREEK PACIFIC BLUE-EYE 4CM
The Harvey Creek Blue-eye is one of the larger forms of Pacific Blue-eye, growing to about 7cm. It is an active showy fish, preferring plenty of open swimming space. Best kept in a small group with similar sized community fish, it is quite hardy and is not fussy about diet or water conditions. Males develop very long dorsal and anal fins. Pacific Blue-eyes from northern Queensland prefer water temperatures of at least 19 C.

PACIFIC BLUE EYE 2.5CM
Pacific Blue-eyes are found in freshwater and brackish habitats along most of Australia's Pacific coastline. They are good community fish; active, peaceful and are not fussy about water conditions or diet. Blue-eyes look their best when kept as a small group in planted aquariums with similar sized tankmates. Pacific Blue-eyes are also good for mosquito control in frog ponds (provided winter water temperatures are usually above 13 C.) Maximum size 4cm.

GOLDEN EELTAIL CATFISH 10CM, 12CM
Also known as Hyrtl's Tandan, the Golden Eeltail is an active schooling catfish native to northern Australia. It is suitable for community aquariums, particularly with medium to large fish, (large Golden Eeltails may occasionally eat small tetra sized fish.) These catfish are easy to care for, accepting most water conditions and foods. They appreciate occasional feedings of blackworm or bloodworm. Golden Eeltails can grow to 20cm, but usually remain smaller.

TANDANUS CATFISH 4CM, 5CM, 8CM, 10CM, 12CM

A very popular and hardy native catfish suitable for both heated and unheated aquaria. Grows to 60cm, usually significantly smaller in aquaria. Large specimens may eat small fish.

Like all Australian eel-tail catfishes, handle with care as the dorsal and pectoral spines are capable of inflicting a painful wound.

SLEEPY COD 4CM

The Sleepy Cod is a large species of Gudgeon from northern Australia, it inhabits slow flowing areas where it preys on crustaceans and small fish. It is a very hardy and undemanding fish and can become very tame. Sleepy Cod have big appetites and have been known to attempt to eat fish half their own size, so ensure tankmates are at least of similar size, if not larger. Sleepy Cod occasionally grow to 45cm, but are usually much smaller.

SOOTY GRUNTER 3.5CM
A well-known angling fish across northern Australia, the Sooty Grunter also makes a great aquarium pet, becoming very tame and responsive. They are very easy to keep, but can be aggressive. Best kept with other large robust species with plenty of hiding places (rocks, driftwood etc). Sooty Grunter can grow to 45cm, but more commonly grow to half that size. They prefer bulky foods such as pellets, yabbies and small fish.

NORTHERN PURPLE SPOTTED GUDGEON 6CM
A wide spread species, with a number of geographic variations which can differ in colour and size. Prefers chunky live or frozen foods, but will also learn to eat pellets. Do not keep with smaller fish or long finned fish, as the gudgeons may eat or nip them. Ensure the aquarium is well covered as this fish is an excellent jumper. Grows to 10-15cm.

MUDSKIPPER 6CM (BRACKISH)

Mudskippers are very unusual looking gobies, adapted to living amongst tidal mangrove swamps of northern Australia, at low tide they can be seen crawling or hopping over the exposed mudflats. They make great aquarium subjects, preferring a partially filled (slightly brackish) aquarium, landscaped so that the fish have plenty of room both above and below water. Mudskippers accept most foods and prefer to feed out of water (place the food in a shallow dish for easier maintenance.) Maximum size 10-15cm.

GULF SARATOGA JARDINI Available sizes = 25CM - 40CM
Australia's two Saratoga species are both impressive looking fish, highly valued as display specimens. Larger fish are best kept on their own, ensure the aquarium is covered as they are expert jumpers. Prefers live foods such as small fish, yabbies and crickets. The majority of Jardinii (Gulf Saratoga) supplied to the aquarium trade is wild caught, and can be irregular in supply depending on conditions in the wild. In nature it commonly grows to 55cm.

RED SCAT 4CM (BRACKISH)
Scats are distinctive deep-bodied fish, found in coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia. Very good aquarium fish, they accept most water conditions except for soft acidic water. They are not fussy about diet and have very healthy appetites; very small specimens (<3cm) should be fed often. They can grow to 25cm or more, but are usually much smaller in aquaria.

SILVER SCAT (BRACKISH) - Available Sizes = 3.5CM, 5CM
Scats are distinctive deep-bodied fish, found in coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia. Very good aquarium fish, they tolerate most water conditions except for soft acidic water. They are not fussy about diet and have very healthy appetites; very small specimens (<3cm) should be fed often. They can grow to 25cm or more, but are usually much smaller in aquaria.

SILVER MONO ARGENT (BRACKISH) 4.5CM
This distinctive diamond-shaped fish is native to the indo-Pacific region, including northern Australia. Inhabits marine, brackish and sometimes freshwater habitats. A peaceful schooling species which prefers some salt added to the water.

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