Fish Encyclopedia

💡 Tolerates brackish water; a pinch of aquarium salt reduces disease.

💡 Hardy and colorful; best kept in mixed sex groups with more females.

💡 Ideal cycling fish; extremely hardy and very active shoalers.

💡 Keep in groups of 8+ to direct nipping behavior within the school.

💡 Shy and peaceful; densely planted tanks bring out bold red coloration.

💡 Active and colorful; needs open swimming space and good nutrition.

💡 One of the most beginner-friendly labyrinth fish; very peaceful.

💡 Beautiful and hardy; needs floating plants to feel secure.

💡 Produces chirping sounds; perfect for peaceful nano community tanks.

💡 Cold-water nano fish; thrives unheated in temperate rooms.

💡 Territorial toward its own kind; only one per tank recommended.

💡 One of few fish that eats black beard algae; grows larger than expected.

💡 Aggressive fin-nipper despite tiny size; best kept species-only.

💡 Surface fish and expert jumpers; tight-fitting lid is non-negotiable.

💡 Very active and fast; needs a long tank and tight lid to prevent jumping.

💡 Peaceful nano fish; floats almost motionless in planted tanks.

💡 Active livebearers; males may bicker — add only one male per tank.

💡 Legally protected species in many countries; requires CITES documentation.

💡 Stunning nano fish that breeds readily in caves; very peaceful.