Yellow Tail Barracuda (Acestrorhynchus falcatus)

Yellow Tail Barracuda (Acestrorhynchus falcatus)The Freshwater Barracuda certainly does not look like other Characins. Its large scales have a pretty, silvery blue to golden iridescent coloring, and it has a black spot at the base of the tail. This is a pretty big fish with an elongated, slender body and a long snout and mouth. The upper jaw is slightly longer than the bottom. The Gar Characin does best when kept singly, as a pair, or in groups of 4 or more. When young, these fish are found in

making it a true showpiece in large aquariums

although they are sometimes a mix of white and red

Mississippi

They are very similar to their cousin the Vittatis with  black lateral lines on the body

This recently described pleco is and excellent algae eater

this species is renowned for its vivid coloration

Slender body with flowing finnage

Often referred to as “Peruvian Altums

Also known as the yellow head catfish or Korean bullhead

Growing to approximately 6–8 inches

Males in particular flare out their gills

but do well in freshwater as well