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 Opaline Gourami is a captive-bred color form of the three spot gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus). It has a marbled blue pattern. Wild three spot gouramis live in slow, weedy lowland waters of the Mekong basin and Southeast Asia. Grows to about 6 in (15...
Overview The Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher), or krib, is a colorful West African dwarf cichlid. Females show a cherry-red belly. Native to Nigeria and Cameroon, in still and slow, heavily vegetated waters. Grows to about 3.9 in (10 cm) standard length. Most fish...