Category: Freshwater Fish

If you’ve peeked at a freshwater tank, chances are you’ve spotted a Tetra—they’re practically the poster kids of the aquarium world! Part of the Characidae family, these fish are small, friendly, and come in a […]

Don’t let the name fool you—Killifish aren’t out to take down your tank! These little gems are some of the most vibrant, unique fish you can add to a tropical setup, perfect for beginners and […]

Think you can’t have a shark in your freshwater tank? Think again! Sure, when we hear “shark,” most of us picture a fierce, toothy terror like the Great White or Bruce from Jaws slicing through […]

Family: Cichlidae Scientific name: Pterophyllum scalare Common name: Angelfish, Black Angel, Lace Angel Distribution: South America: Amazon River Basin, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana Max length: 6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm) in length; […]

Family: Cyprinidae Scientific name: Boraras brigittae Common name: Chili Rasbora, Mosquito Rasbora, Micro Rasbora Origin: Asia; Southwestern Borneo, Indonesia Max length: 0.8 – 1.0 inch (2 – 2.5 cm) Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (approximately […]

Family: Nothobranchiidae Scientific name: Epiplatys annulatus Common name: Clown Killifish, Rocket Panchax, Banded Panchax Origin: Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, West Africa Max length: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) for males; females significantly smaller at ~1 inch […]

Scientific name: Oryzias woworae Common name: Daisy’s Ricefish, Daisy’s Blue Ricefish, Ricefish Origin: Asia (Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia) Max length: 1.0 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm, though some specimens may reach up to 2 […]

Family: Cyprinidae Scientific name: Danio margaritatus Common name: Celestial Pearl Danio, Galaxy Rasbora Origin: Asia: Myanmar (Burma), Northern Thailand Max length: 0.8 inches (2 cm) Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (approximately 38 liters) Stocking: 8-10 […]

Scientific name: Hara jerdoni Common name: Asian Stone Catfish, Anchor Catfish Origin: Asia: India, Bangladesh Max length: 1.2 – 1.4 inches (3 – 3.5 cm) Minimum tank: 10 gallons (approximately 38 liters) Stocking: 3-4 fish […]

Scientific name: Carinotetraodon travancoricus Common name: Dwarf Puffer, Pea Puffer, Pygmy Puffer, Malabar Puffer Origin: Asia – Kerala State, India Max length: 1.0 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm) Minimum tank size: 10 gallons […]