Tropical Freshwater Fish

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Species in this group are sourced from Tropical regions throughout the world, for this reason they are best kept in heated aquariums. This group covers a large range of species and consists of many weird and wonderful species such as Elephant Nose and Black Ghost Knife Fish. It also includes other species such as the popular Neon Tetra – perhaps the next most popular aquarium species after goldfish!

Due to the wide range of species it is hard to make generalisations as to the keeping conditions and diet. However, most species are suited to a temperature of 22 – 26° C, a pH of 6.5 – 7.0 and general hardness of 50 – 100ppm. Many larger species will be aggressive or predatory and may not be suited for community tanks. The majority of the smaller species are well suited to community tanks, but for more specific information, consult the species care sheets.

You’ll find information about a popular sub-section of Tropical fish, called Livebearers, when you visit the dedicated Livebearer Fish care page.

Barbs

index Barbs
index Barb Black Ruby
index Rosy Barb

Danios

index Danios
index Zebra Danio

Killifish

index Killifish

Rasbora

index Rasbora Harlequin
index Rasbora Scissortail Black

Tetras and Characins

index Lipstick Characin
index Tetras
index Tetra Black Neon
index Tetra Black Phantom
index Rummynose Tetra
index Splashing Tetra

Other Tropical Fish

index Bitterling
index Ghost Knife Fish
index Burmese Rummynose
index Elephant Nose
index Flagtail Prochilodus
index Mono Argent
index Paradise Fish
index Pencilfish
index Flying Fox Siamese
index Silver Dollar
index White Cloud