Freshwater
Easy
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDiamond Tetra
Moenkhausia pittieri
Water temp24 - 28 °CpH Value6 - 7 pHGH2 - 12 dGHKH1 - 6 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 60 LTank levelMiddleAdult size6 cm
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Freshwater species for community aquariums, river biotopes, and planted tanks.
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Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generation·ProprietaryDickfeld's Julie (Julidochromis)
Julidochromis dickfeldi
Water temp24 - 27 °CpH Value8 - 9 pHGH10 - 25 dGHKH5 - 12 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelBottomAdult size10 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generation·ProprietaryDimerus Cichlid
Cichlasoma dimerus
Water temp18 - 28 °CpH Value6 - 8 pHGH5 - 15 dGHKH2 - 7 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size12 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDiptail Pencilfish
Nannostomus eques
Water temp23 - 28 °CpH Value5.5 - 7 pHGH1 - 10 dGHKH1 - 5 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 60 LTank levelTopAdult size5 cm
Freshwater
Expert
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDiscus (Symphysodon discus)
Symphysodon discus
Water temp28 - 32 °CpH Value5 - 6.5 pHGH1 - 5 dGHKH1 - 3 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 300 LTank levelMiddleAdult size20 cm
Freshwater
Expert
©AI Generation·ProprietaryDiscus Fish
Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Water temp28 - 31 °CpH Value5 - 7 pHGH1 - 8 dGHKH1 - 4 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 180 LTank levelMiddleAdult size20 cm
Freshwater
Easy
©AI Generation·ProprietaryDolphin Cichlid (Krobia guianensis)
Krobia guianensis
Water temp22 - 28 °CpH Value5.5 - 7 pHGH1 - 10 dGHKH1 - 5 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size12 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generation·ProprietaryDouble-spot Acara (Aequidens pallidus)
Aequidens pallidus
Water temp24 - 28 °CpH Value5.5 - 7.2 pHGH1 - 12 dGHKH1 - 6 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 180 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size16 cm
Freshwater
Expert
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDragon Scale Betta
Betta splendens var. Dragon Scale
Water temp24 - 29 °CpH Value6 - 7.5 pHGH4 - 15 dGHKH2 - 7 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 20 LTank levelTop/MiddleAdult size7 cm
Freshwater
Expert
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDubois' Cichlid
Tropheus duboisi
Water temp24 - 28 °CpH Value8 - 9 pHGH10 - 25 dGHKH5 - 12 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size12 cm
FreshwaterBrackish
Intermediate
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDuckbill Sleeper
Butis butis
Water temp22 - 28 °CpH Value7.5 - 8.5 pHGH12 - 20 dGHKH6 - 10 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 150 LTank levelBottomAdult size15 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDumbo Ear Guppy
Poecilia reticulata var. Dumbo
Water temp22 - 28 °CpH Value7 - 8.5 pHGH10 - 25 dGHKH5 - 12 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 50 LTank levelAll levelsAdult size5 cm
Freshwater
Expert
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDusky Narrow Hatchetfish / Triportheus
Triportheus angulatus
Water temp23 - 28 °CpH Value6 - 7.5 pHGH2 - 15 dGHKH1 - 7 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 180 LTank levelTopAdult size15 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf Chain Loach
Ambastaia sidthimunki
Water temp24 - 28 °CpH Value6 - 7.5 pHGH3 - 10 dGHKH1 - 5 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size6 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf Chain Loach
Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki
Water temp24 - 28 °CpH Value6.5 - 7.5 pHGH2 - 12 dGHKH1 - 6 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 60 LTank levelBottomAdult size6 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf Cory
Corydoras hastatus
Water temp22 - 26 °CpH Value6 - 7.2 pHGH2 - 12 dGHKH1 - 6 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 40 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size3 cm
Freshwater
Expert
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
Water temp22 - 27 °CpH Value6 - 7.5 pHGH4 - 15 dGHKH2 - 7 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 60 LTank levelTop/MiddleAdult size7 cm
Freshwater
Advanced
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf mouthbrooder betta
Betta dimidiata
Water temp22 - 27 °CpH Value4.5 - 6.5 pHGH1 - 5 dGHKH1 - 2 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 30 LTank levelTop/MiddleAdult size5.5 cm
Freshwater
Easy
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf Neon Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia praecox
Water temp22 - 28 °CpH Value6.5 - 7.5 pHGH5 - 15 dGHKH2 - 7 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelTop/MiddleAdult size6 cm
FreshwaterBrackish
Intermediate
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf panchax
Aplocheilus parvus
Water temp22 - 26 °CpH Value6 - 7.5 pHGH3 - 12 dGHKH1 - 6 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 40 LTank levelTopAdult size4.5 cm
Freshwater
Easy
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf pencilfish
Nannostomus marginatus
Water temp24 - 28 °CpH Value5.5 - 7 pHGH1 - 10 dGHKH1 - 5 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 40 LTank levelTop/MiddleAdult size3.5 cm
Freshwater
Advanced
©AI Generation·ProprietaryDwarf Pencilfish
Nannostomus minimus
Water temp23 - 28 °CpH Value5.5 - 7 pHGH1 - 8 dGHKH1 - 4 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 40 LTank levelTop/MiddleAdult size2.3 cm
Freshwater
Easy
©AI Generated·ProprietaryDwarf Petricola
Synodontis lucipinnis
Water temp23 - 27 °CpH Value7.5 - 8.5 pHGH10 - 30 dGHKH10 - 20 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size10 cm
Freshwater
Intermediate
©AI Generation·ProprietaryDwarf Pike Cichlid
Crenicichla compressiceps
Water temp24 - 28 °CpH Value5.5 - 7 pHGH1 - 8 dGHKH1 - 4 dKHMinimum tank volume>= 100 LTank levelMiddle/BottomAdult size7 cm
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