Freshwater fish

Care guides for 128 species. Tank size, temperament, schooling needs, water parameters, and compatibility for each one.

Tetras 19

  • Neon tetra Paracheirodon innesi 4 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Ember tetra Hyphessobrycon amandae 2 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Cardinal tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi 5 cm · group of 6+ · intermediate
  • Black neon tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi 3.5 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Rummynose tetra Hemigrammus bleheri 5 cm · group of 8+ · intermediate
  • Black skirt tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi 6 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Glowlight tetra Hemigrammus erythrozonus 4 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Lemon tetra Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis 5 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Bleeding heart tetra Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma 7 cm · group of 8+ · beginner
  • Congo tetra Phenacogrammus interruptus 8.5 cm · group of 6+ · intermediate
  • Serpae tetra Hyphessobrycon eques 4.5 cm · group of 8+ · beginner
  • Bloodfin tetra Aphyocharax anisitsi 5.5 cm · group of 8+ · beginner
  • Pristella tetra Pristella maxillaris 4.5 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Diamond tetra Moenkhausia pittieri 6 cm · group of 8+ · beginner
  • Green neon tetra Paracheirodon simulans 3 cm · group of 10+ · intermediate
  • Marble hatchetfish Carnegiella strigata 4 cm · group of 6+ · intermediate
  • Silver dollar Metynnis argenteus 15 cm · group of 5+ · beginner
  • Buenos Aires tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi 7 cm · group of 6+ · beginner
  • Silvertip tetra Hasemania nana 4 cm · group of 6+ · beginner

Rasboras and danios 16

Livebearers 7

Catfish and loaches 25

Cichlids 24

Gouramis and bettas 7

Killifish 4

Oddballs and specialty 11

Shrimp and snails 13