{"product_id":"tequila-goodeid-zoogoneticus-tequila-bredby-aquatic-arts","title":"Tequila Goodeid (Zoogoneticus tequila), BREDBY: Aquatic Arts","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eFor the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eTequila Goodeid\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eZoogoneticus tequila\u003c\/em\u003e) is a critically endangered livebearer native to a single watershed in western Mexico. Once considered extinct in the wild, this species has been preserved thanks to passionate conservation efforts and responsible breeding by aquarists. These specimens are \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eUSA bred from long-term captive domestic stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—not wild-caught—ensuring ethical sourcing and continued support of this species’ survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eNamed for the Teuchitlán River near the town of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, this species is admired for its bold body shape and distinct coloration. Males display an orange tail base with shimmering scales, while females are larger and exhibit a more subtle silver pattern. These fish thrive in cooler, well-oxygenated aquariums with plenty of plant cover and should always be kept in social groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eWhat We Love About the Tequila Goodeid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e• Critically endangered species with a compelling conservation story\u003cbr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e• USA bred from domestically raised, non-wild stock\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e• Peaceful temperament and ideal for planted community tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e• Helps preserve a species once nearly lost to extinction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1552\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eThis species is native to the Río Teuchitlán in west-central Mexico. Its natural habitat includes spring-fed streams and pools with aquatic vegetation, moderate flow, and clear, cool water. It prefers mineral-rich, alkaline conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003ePlants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal tankmates include Hornwort, Java Moss, Guppy Grass, and Vallisneria\u003cbr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eHardscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth river stones, branches, and areas for cover\u003cbr data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian almond leaves or alder cones may help promote biofilm and offer refuge for fry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2114\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eThe Tequila Goodeid is an omnivore and benefits from a varied diet. Offer high-quality flake food, micro pellets, spirulina, blanched veggies (such as zucchini), and live or frozen foods like daphnia, brine shrimp, or grindal worms. They graze on biofilm and algae in planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eTank Mates and Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eVery peaceful. Best kept with other gentle species that prefer cooler temperatures. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates. 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