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Food ID: Crunchy Cream by Chris & Olis

Fish ID: Sinorhodeus microlepis "Blood Red' by Aquarium-Dietzenbach

A beautiful freshwater fish is native to parts of East Asia, particularly China and northern Vietnam. It’s a small, colorful member of the subfamily Acheilognathinae, often admired for its unique breeding behavior and shimmering scales.

The name Sinorhodeus microlepis has fascinating roots:

Sino- refers to China, highlighting its regional origin.

Rhodéus comes from the Greek word for "rosy"—a nod to the pinkish hues often seen in related species.

Microlepis means "small scales," describing a key physical trait of this fish.

Interesting fact: Unlike many fish, the females of this species deposit their eggs inside freshwater mussels, where the young hatch safely—talk about natural babysitting!

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