Beginner – IntermediateNarayan Barb
Pethia setnai
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.8" (≤ 7 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 21 US gal (81 L) or larger / ≥ 35.4" (≥ 90 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 68–79°F (20–26°C)
Aquarium Fish Database
Explore freshwater aquarium fish by care level, size, temperament, swimming zone, water parameters, and compatibility.
Beginner – Intermediate
Beginner – IntermediateNego Dagua Tetra
Hasemania negodagua
- Adult size
- ≤ 1.2" (≤ 3 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 20 US gal (75 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)
IntermediateNeon Blue Rasbora
Sundadanio axelrodi
- Adult size
- ≤ 0.8" (≤ 2 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 11 US gal (40 L) or larger / ≥ 19.7" (≥ 50 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNeon Borneo Sucker
Gastromyzon lepidogaster
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.9" (≤ 10 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 29 US gal (108 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 64–75°F (18–24°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNeon Green Rasbora
Microdevario kubotai
- Adult size
- ≤ 0.8" (≤ 2 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 14 US gal (54 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNeon Red Rasbora
Sundadanio rubellus
- Adult size
- ≤ 0.8" (≤ 2 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 11 US gal (40 L) or larger / ≥ 19.7" (≥ 50 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedNetted Leporinus
Leporinus reticulatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 5.9" (≤ 15 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 125 US gal (473 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 68–81°F (20–27°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNigeria Red Kribensis Cichlid
Pelvicachromis taeniatu
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.5" (≤ 9 cm)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNijssens Corydoras
Gastrodermus nijsseni
- Adult size
- ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 11 US gal (43 L) or larger / ≥ 19.7" (≥ 50 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 72–77°F (22–25°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNinja Woodcat
Tatia musaica
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.4" (≤ 6 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 20 US gal (75 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNkhomo-benga Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara baenschi
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 53 US gal (200 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNormans Lampeye Killifish
Poropanchax normani
- Adult size
- ≤ 1.6" (≤ 4 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 20 US gal (76 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateNorthern Mountain Swordtail
Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.4" (≤ 6 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 40 US gal (150 L) or larger / ≥ 35.4" (≥ 90 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
AdvancedOcellated Snakehead
Channa pleurophthalma
- Adult size
- 13.8–15.7" (35–40 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 238 US gal (900 L) or larger / ≥ 94.5" (≥ 240 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
IntermediateOcellifer Catfish
Synodontis ocellifer
- Adult size
- ≤ 7.9" (≤ 20 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 132 US gal (500 L) or larger / ≥ 35.4" (≥ 90 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
BeginnerOdessa Barb
Pethia padamya
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.8" (≤ 7 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 17 US gal (65 L) or larger / ≥ 29.5" (≥ 75 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 75–79°F (24–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateOmba Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia dumasi
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 77–82°F (25–28°C)
Beginner – IntermediateOne-Lined Pencilfish
Nannostomus unifasciatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.8" (≤ 7 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 16 US gal (60 L) or larger / ≥ 29.5" (≥ 75 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
Beginner – IntermediateOnesided Livebearer
Jenynsia lineata
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 29 US gal (110 L) or larger / ≥ 35.4" (≥ 90 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 64–77°F (18–25°C)
IntermediateOnespot Squeaker
Synodontis notatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 9.8" (≤ 25 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 79 US gal (300 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedOrange Spotted Snakehead
Channa aurantimaculata
- Adult size
- ≤ 15.7" (≤ 40 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 159 US gal (600 L) or larger / ≥ 70.9" (≥ 180 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 50–82°F (10–28°C)
Beginner – IntermediateOrange Striped Catfish
Synodontis flavitaeniatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 6.3" (≤ 16 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 53 US gal (200 L) or larger / ≥ 35.4" (≥ 90 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedOrinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
- Adult size
- ≤ 23.6" (≤ 60 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 350 US gal (1325 L) or larger / ≥ 94.5" (≥ 240 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 79–84°F (26–29°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedOrnate Bichir
Polypterus ornatipinnis
- Adult size
- ≤ 23.6" (≤ 60 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 171 US gal (648 L) or larger / ≥ 70.9" (≥ 180 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 77–82°F (25–28°C)