Here are some of the most popular freshwater fish species that are commonly kept in aquariums, each with unique characteristics and care requirements.
A common rule of thumb for how many freshwater fish you can keep in an aquarium is to allow about 1 inch of fish per gallon of water; however, this can vary depending on the specific fish species, their adult size, activity level, and bioload, with heavily planted or densely stocked tanks often needing more filtration and swimming room.
Overview The Scarlet Badis (Dario dario) is one of the smallest percoid fish. Males are bright red with blue bars. Found in tributaries of the Brahmaputra in West Bengal and Assam, India. Grows to about 0.8 in (2 cm) standard length. A popular nano fish. Feeding A...
Overview The Yucatan Sailfin Molly (Poecilia velifera), also called the giant sailfin molly, is the largest of the sailfin mollies. Mature males carry a huge, sail-shaped dorsal fin. Wild fish come only from southeastern Mexico, in the Yucatán and Quintana Roo region...