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Freshwater Fish

Most complete freshwater aquarium fish guides where you can learn how to set up, keep, and care for freshwater aquarium fish.

Rosy barb (Pethia conchonius)

Rosy barb: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius) is a peaceful and hardy fish that lives natively in different parts of Asia.

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Motoro Stingray (Potamotrygon motoro)

Freshwater Stingray: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Freshwater Stingrays (Potamotrygonidae) are a family of fish native to South America that has become popular in the

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Dwarf Blue Gourami

Dwarf Gourami: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) is a small, colorful freshwater fish that makes an excellent pet for beginner aquarists.

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Male Red Swordtail

Swordtail: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Swordtail fish (Xiphophorus helleri) is a popular choice for freshwater aquariums. They are active and sociable species that

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Female Apistogramma

Apistogramma: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Apistogramma cichlids are a popular species of freshwater fish that make great pet fish. They come in a

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Spotted Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus Maculatus)

Hatchetfish: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae) are species of freshwater fish that are native to South America. They are popular as pet

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German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

German Blue Ram: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a popular cichlid fish due to its beautiful coloration and peaceful nature.

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Congo Tetra (phenacogrammus-interruptus)

Congo Tetra: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) are small colorful fish that make excellent aquatic pets. They have a very active

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Chinese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri)

Chinese Algae Eater: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Chinese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) is a popular freshwater fish that originates from Southeast Asia. These fish are

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School of Harlequin Rasbora

Harlequin Rasbora: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) is a peaceful and active schooling fish that makes an excellent addition to any

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Zebrafish (Zebra Danio)

Zebrafish (Zebra Danio): The Ultimate Care Guide

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is one of the most popular pet fish species that are known as Zebra Danio

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School of Cardinal Tetras

Cardinal Tetra: Care, Size, Breeding, Diet & More

Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) is a peaceful, schooling fish that makes an excellent addition to any freshwater aquarium.

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Siamese algae eater

Siamese Algae Eater: The Ultimate Care Guide

The Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus) is a popular fish to keep in the home aquarium. Not only

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Tiger Killifish

Killifish: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Killifish are beautiful and small species of freshwater fish that are known for their beautiful coloration and patterns.

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school of Ember Tetra

Ember Tetra: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Ember tetras (Hyphessobrycon amandae) are small, colorful freshwater fish that make great beginner fish. As the name suggests

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Hillstream Loach

Hillstream Loach: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

The Reticulated Hillstream Loach (Sewellia lineolata) is a freshwater fish native to East Asia. They are hardy and

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Bichir Fish

Bichir: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

The Bichir (Polypterus bichir) is one of the most unique and interesting-looking fish in the world. These fish

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Convict Cichlid

Convict Cichlid: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Convict cichlids (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) are small species of cichlid fish that are native to Central America. They get

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Super Red Dragon Flowerhorn

Flowerhorn: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Flowerhorn cichlids are some of the most beautiful and exotic fish in the world. They come in a

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Super Red Asian Arowana in a bare bottom aquarium

8 Arowana Types: Rare & Expensive Varieties

Arowanas are stunning freshwater species known for their large and cylinder body shape. They natively live all over

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School of Clown Loaches

Clown Loach: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Clown loach (Chromobotia macracantha) is a colorful freshwater species of ray-finned fish that are native to Southeast Asia.

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Young Pictus Catfish

Pictus catfish: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

The Pictus catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a popular freshwater aquarium fish species from South America. They are easily

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Neon Tetra

Neon Tetra: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) are a freshwater species of fish that are native to South America. They get

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Rainbow Shark

Rainbow Shark: Care, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

Rainbow Shark(Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) is a beautiful shark-looking species of freshwater fish. This fish is highly sought after for

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