AdvancedGiant Bumblebee Catfish
Pseudopimelodus bufonius
- Adult size
- 9.6–11.8" (24.5–30 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 106 US gal (400 L) or larger / ≥ 59.1" (≥ 150 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
Aquarium Fish Database
Explore freshwater aquarium fish by care level, size, temperament, swimming zone, water parameters, and compatibility.
Advanced
Intermediate – AdvancedGiant Chocolate Gourami
Sphaerichthys acrostoma
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.9" (≤ 10 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 18 US gal (70 L) or larger / ≥ 27.6" (≥ 70 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 68–77°F (20–25°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGiant Danio
Devario aequipinnatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.9" (≤ 10 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 55 US gal (208 L) or larger / ≥ 39.4" (≥ 100 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedGiant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
- Adult size
- ≤ 27.6" (≤ 70 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 350 US gal (1325 L) or larger / ≥ 78.7" (≥ 200 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Temp
- 68–86°F (20–30°C)
IntermediateGiant Hatchetfish
Thoracocharax securis
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.5" (≤ 9 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 40 US gal (150 L) or larger / ≥ 39.4" (≥ 100 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 73–86°F (23–30°C)
IntermediateGiant Pikehead
Luciocephalus pulcher
- Adult size
- ≤ 7.9" (≤ 20 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 55 US gal (208 L) or larger / ≥ 78.7" (≥ 200 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
IntermediateGiant Red Tail Gourami
Osphronemus laticlavius
- Adult size
- ≤ 19.7" (≤ 50 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 264 US gal (1000 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 68–86°F (20–30°C)
AdvancedGiant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
- Adult size
- ≤ 51.2" (≤ 130 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 528 US gal (2000 L) or larger / ≥ 118.1" (≥ 300 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 68–86°F (20–30°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedGiraffe Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
- Adult size
- ≤ 9.8" (≤ 25 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 185 US gal (700 L) or larger / ≥ 78.7" (≥ 200 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Temp
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
BeginnerGlass Bloodfin Tetra
Prionobrama filigera
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.4" (≤ 6 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 20 US gal (76 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGlass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
- Adult size
- ≤ 5.9" (≤ 15 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 29 US gal (110 L) or larger / ≥ 35.4" (≥ 90 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)
IntermediateGlass Knifefish
Eigenmannia virescens
- Adult size
- ≤ 17.7" (≤ 45 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 75 US gal (284 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 68–86°F (20–30°C)
BeginnerGlowlight Danio
Celestichthys choprae
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.2" (≤ 5.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 16 US gal (60 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 63–73°F (17–23°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGlowlight Rasbora
Trigonostigma hengeli
- Adult size
- ≤ 1.2" (≤ 3 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 26 US gal (100 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Temp
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGlowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
- Adult size
- ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 14 US gal (54 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGold Barb
Barbodes semifasciolatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 3" (≤ 7.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 26 US gal (100 L) or larger / ≥ 35.4" (≥ 90 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 63–73°F (17–23°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGold Gourami
Trichogaster trichopterus
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 53 US gal (200 L) or larger / ≥ 39.4" (≥ 100 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
IntermediateGold Nasuta Cichlid
Ophthalmotilapia nasuta
- Adult size
- ≤ 7.9" (≤ 20 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 132 US gal (500 L) or larger / ≥ 59.1" (≥ 150 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGold Net Hillstream Loach
Gastromyzon auronigrus
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.2" (≤ 5.5 cm)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 68–75°F (20–24°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedGold Nugget Plecostomus
Baryancistrus xanthellus
- Adult size
- ≤ 8.9" (≤ 22.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 66 US gal (250 L) or larger / ≥ 78.7" (≥ 200 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 77–86°F (25–30°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGold Ring Danio
Danio tinwini
- Adult size
- ≤ 1.2" (≤ 3 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 11 US gal (40 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 63–79°F (17–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGold Shoulder Rosy Tetra
Hyphessobrycon paepkei
- Adult size
- ≤ 1.6" (≤ 4 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 21 US gal (80 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)
Beginner – IntermediateGold Spot Halfbeak
Hemirhamphodon chrysopunctatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.2" (≤ 5.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 24 US gal (90 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedGold Spot Plecostomus
Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus
- Adult size
- ≤ 15.7" (≤ 40 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 66 US gal (250 L) or larger / ≥ 59.1" (≥ 150 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 75–84°F (24–29°C)