| The all-time favorite Carp fish include the Genus | | | | male carps with females. |
| Aphyosemion African Tooth Carp. What a name. The | | | | Tank recommendations: |
| Genus Aphyosemion species do not house well in | | | | You should provide the Genus Aphyosemion African |
| communal tanks, yet these fish are some of the | | | | Tooth Carp with floating plants and a shady |
| prettiest fish on the market. The fish will die quickly; | | | | environment. Cover the bottom section of the tank |
| therefore, it is recommended that you provide the | | | | with purified overcooked peat. The water condition |
| fish their own separate aquarium. The hiders will fold | | | | should be moderately hard, or else slightly acidy. You |
| their fins and conceal themselves in corners of | | | | can also add 1 teaspoon of table salt to a gallon of |
| aquariums. The male counterparts, i.e. the larger | | | | water to produce alkalinity water for particular carps |
| breeds are highly aggressive and will not habit with | | | | that prefer to breed in such water conditions. |
| other male fish of its kind. Therefore, only house the | | | | |