Family	Unionidae
Origin	Diverse
Social	Solitary
Breeding	Egglayer
Care Level	Intermediate
pH Level Aquarium pH measures water acidity/alkalinity. 7 is neutral. Fish have pH preferences; maintain ideal levels for their health and stability.	6.5 – 8.0
GH Level GH (General Hardness) in aquariums measures minerals like calcium and magnesium. It affects fish health by showing water\'s mineral content.	5 – 15 dGH
KH Level KH (Carbonate Hardness) in an aquarium stabilizes pH. It acts like a shield, keeping the water conditions just right for fish.	3 – 10 dKH
Temperature Ideal temperature needed for fish	15°C – 24°C
Life Span	10+ Years

Family	Cichlidae
Origin	Africa
Social	Aggressive
Breeding	Maternal Mouthbrooder
Care Level	Intermediate
pH Level Aquarium pH measures water acidity/alkalinity. 7 is neutral. Fish have pH preferences; maintain ideal levels for their health and stability.	7.8 – 8.6
GH Level GH (General Hardness) in aquariums measures minerals like calcium and magnesium. It affects fish health by showing water\'s mineral content.	10 – 16 dGH
KH Level KH (Carbonate Hardness) in an aquarium stabilizes pH. It acts like a shield, keeping the water conditions just right for fish.	8 – 12 dKH
Temperature Ideal temperature needed for fish	25°C – 28°C
Life Span	5 – 8 Years

Family	Characidae
Origin	South America
Social	Shoaling
Breeding	Egglayer
Care Level	Intermediate
pH Level Aquarium pH measures water acidity/alkalinity. 7 is neutral. Fish have pH preferences; maintain ideal levels for their health and stability.	6.0 – 7.0
GH Level GH (General Hardness) in aquariums measures minerals like calcium and magnesium. It affects fish health by showing water\'s mineral content.	0 – 10 dGH
KH Level KH (Carbonate Hardness) in an aquarium stabilizes pH. It acts like a shield, keeping the water conditions just right for fish.	2 – 4 dKH
Temperature Ideal temperature needed for fish	22°C – 26°C
Life Span	3 – 5 Years

Family	Cyprinidae
Origin	China
Social	Peaceful
Breeding	Egglayer
Care Level	Intermediate
pH Level Aquarium pH measures water acidity/alkalinity. 7 is neutral. Fish have pH preferences; maintain ideal levels for their health and stability.	6.5 – 7.5
GH Level GH (General Hardness) in aquariums measures minerals like calcium and magnesium. It affects fish health by showing water\'s mineral content.	4 – 20 dGH
KH Level KH (Carbonate Hardness) in an aquarium stabilizes pH. It acts like a shield, keeping the water conditions just right for fish.	Moderate
Temperature Ideal temperature needed for fish	18°C – 24°C
Life Span	10 – 15 Years

Intermediate Care