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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1H 59M

255. Top 5 Fish Improved by Blackwater

from Water Colors Aquarium Gallery · host Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

Continuing the blackwater aquarium theme, the hosts discuss their top 5 fish picks that look incredible in stained water. To learn all about blackwater aquariums, refer to our previous episode (254. Intro to Blackwater Aquariums). We cover a wide variety of species native to blackwater environments. Some species are selected due to their striking coloration in these environments, while some are selected due to  amazing breeding behavior stimulated by blackwater. What are your favorite blackwater fish?   Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord   Species mentioned in this episode: Bororas micros Betta persephone Trichilocharax ornatus Ladigesia roloffi Nannostomus mortenthaleri Melanotaenia jakora Betta brownorum Betta albimarginata Parosphromenus ornacaudata Parosphromenus nagyi Sphaerichthys vallianti Pteronotropus welaka Pteronotropus hypselopterus Pteronotropus signipinnis Sundadanio goblinus Taeniacara candidi Diapteron sp. Apistogramma panduro

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