IntermediateChalak Barb
Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.9" (≤ 12.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 79 US gal (300 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 59–77°F (15–25°C)
Aquarium Fish Database
Explore freshwater aquarium fish by care level, size, temperament, swimming zone, water parameters, and compatibility.
Intermediate
Intermediate – AdvancedCharpini Snakehead Gudgeon
Giuris charpini
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 24 US gal (90 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
IntermediateCheckerboard Cichlid
Dicrossus filamentosus
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.9" (≤ 10 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 26 US gal (100 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 81–86°F (27–30°C)
Beginner – IntermediateCheckered Barb
Oliotius oligolepis
- Adult size
- ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 21 US gal (80 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 68–73°F (20–23°C)
Beginner – IntermediateCheckered Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia splendida
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 29 US gal (110 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 79–91°F (26–33°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedChessboard Cichlid
Dicrossus maculatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 3.9" (≤ 10 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 37 US gal (140 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle swimmer
- Temp
- 79–86°F (26–30°C)
Beginner – IntermediateChevaliers Epiplatys Killifish
Epiplatys chevalieri
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.4" (≤ 6 cm)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 75–79°F (24–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateChilli Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
- Adult size
- ≤ 0.8" (≤ 2 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 8 US gal (30 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedChinese High Fin Banded Shark
Myxocyprinus asiaticus
- Adult size
- ≤ 39.4" (≤ 100 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 528 US gal (2000 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 64–81°F (18–27°C)
IntermediateChinese Hillstream Loach
Pseudogastromyzon cheni
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.4" (≤ 6 cm)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 64–75°F (18–24°C)
Beginner – IntermediateChinese Neon Golden Stripe Shark
Sarcocheilichthys parvus
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.8" (≤ 7 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 20 US gal (75 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 73–79°F (23–26°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedChocolate Bleheri Channa
Channa amari
- Adult size
- ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 20 US gal (75 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
Intermediate – AdvancedChocolate Gourami
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.4" (≤ 6 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 32 US gal (120 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 77–82°F (25–28°C)
BeginnerChocolate Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon vilmae
- 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
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateChristys Killifish
Aphyosemion christyi
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.4" (≤ 6 cm)
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Beginner – IntermediateClouded Archerfish
Toxotes blythii
- Adult size
- ≤ 5.9" (≤ 15 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 92 US gal (350 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Middle to top swimmer
- Temp
- 77–82°F (25–28°C)
IntermediateClown Barb
Barbodes everetti
- Adult size
- ≤ 5.9" (≤ 15 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 40 US gal (150 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Temp
- 79–81°F (26–27°C)
IntermediateClown Catfish
Gagata dolichonema
- Adult size
- ≤ 5.1" (≤ 13 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 26 US gal (100 L) or larger / ≥ 31.5" (≥ 80 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 73–79°F (23–26°C)
AdvancedClown Featherback Knifefish
Chitala ornata
- Adult size
- ≤ 39.4" (≤ 100 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 132 US gal (500 L) or larger
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temp
- 75–84°F (24–29°C)
Beginner – IntermediateClown Killifish
Epiplatys annulatus
- Adult size
- ≤ 1.4" (≤ 3.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 5 US gal (20 L) or larger / ≥ 17.7" (≥ 45 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Top swimmer
- Temp
- 68–79°F (20–26°C)
AdvancedClown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
- Adult size
- 9.8–12" (25–30.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 159 US gal (600 L) or larger / ≥ 70.9" (≥ 180 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 77–86°F (25–30°C)
IntermediateClown Squeaker
Synodontis decorus
- Adult size
- ≤ 12.6" (≤ 32 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 92 US gal (350 L) or larger / ≥ 47.2" (≥ 120 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temp
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
Beginner – IntermediateCobalt Blue Goby
Stiphodon semoni
- Adult size
- ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 16 US gal (60 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Temp
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
BeginnerCochus Blue Tetra
Boehlkea fredcochui
- Adult size
- ≤ 2.2" (≤ 5.5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 21 US gal (80 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Temp
- 70–79°F (21–26°C)