Category: Fish
This native of the Congo River Basin of Africa is commonly kept in aquaria and requires soft, peat-filtered water and a darker substrate. They are happiest at lower light levels and their beautiful rainbow colors are most obvious in subdued lighting. They are a peaceful, schooling fish that are easily intimidated by aggressive tank mates.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_tetra
http://www.petsource.org/aquatic-by-species/aquatic-fresh-water/3712-congo-tetra.html
Hey, Fishlips!
If you’ve ever worn lipstick (or kissed anybody wearing lipstick), you’ve probably had fish scales on your lips. Of course you won’t find “herring scales from commercial fishing hauls” on the ingredients list of your cosmetics - they list it as the regal-sounding “pearl essence” or “pearlescence.” But why? Because the scales of silvery fish that capture and reflect light so beautifully in the water function the same way on your lips. So maybe next time somebody calls you “fish lips,” don’t jump to conclusions too quickly, maybe they mean it as a compliment!
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