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   Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

   A Thai labyrinth fish with flowing fins and a surprisingly bold personality. Males must live alone, and despite the cup-sized myth, a heated, filtered tank keeps them healthy.
   Noise 1/5 · space 1/5
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   Cherry Shrimp

   A tiny red freshwater shrimp that grazes algae and leftovers all day and breeds readily. It is forgiving once settled but very sensitive to sudden changes and copper.
   Noise 1/5 · space 1/5
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   Horned Frog (Pacman Frog)

   A round South American frog that seems to be half mouth, sitting buried in substrate to ambush whatever wanders past. It barely moves, so a small enclosure is enough.
   Noise 1/5 · space 1/5
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   Tarantula

   Large, hairy spiders whose beginner species, such as Brachypelma and Grammostola, are calm and live quietly in a small enclosure. Females can live more than 20 years.
   Noise 1/5 · space 1/5
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   Stag Beetle

   Beetles with antler-like jaws. Popular species such as Dorcus titanus and Dorcus hopei can live two or more years as adults, but most must be housed alone because they fight.
   Noise 1/5 · space 1/5
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   Axolotl

   A Mexican salamander that stays aquatic and keeps its feathery larval gills for life. It loves cold water, so in warm climates temperature control is the heart of axolotl care.
   Noise 1/5 · space 2/5
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   Corydoras catfish

   Small South American armoured catfish that shuffle across the bottom, sifting sand with their barbels. Bronze and panda corys are classic choices, best kept in a group.
   Noise 1/5 · space 2/5
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   Crested Gecko

   An arboreal gecko named for the fringed crests above its eyes. It lives happily at room temperature and eats a powdered complete diet, which makes it a favorite with busy keepers.
   Noise 1/5 · space 2/5
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   Guppy

   A small, hardy livebearer from South America that comes in endless colour strains. Easy to keep, but it breeds so fast that population control needs a plan from day one.
   Noise 1/5 · space 2/5
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    Neon tetra

    A tiny South American schooling fish with an electric blue stripe and a red tail. Kept in a group of ten or more, it turns a planted tank into a moving ribbon of colour.
    Noise 1/5 · space 2/5