Freshwater Fish
Below are our 19 articles in the freshwater fish' category:
Gobies are a very large and varied family of bottom-feeding fishes popular in marine aquariums. Small and with a distinctive long-bodied 'torpedo'...
If you'd like to do something a little different with your aquarium there are few fish more exotic than arowanas. Also known as dragonfish and bony...
Active and hardy shoaling fish barbs make a great addition to any aquarium with suitably sized inhabitants, and they're an excellent choice for...
Active hardy and full of character, catfish can make a delightful addition to any aquarium. Whether you're looking for sociable members of a...
If you're looking for a really unusual addition to your tropical freshwater aquarium, hatchet fish might not immediately catch your attention....
Vividly coloured and highly varied cichlids are some of the most truly exotic fish you can keep in your aquarium. They are noted for their...
If you're new to the aquarium hobby it's hard to think of any fish which could make a better choice for you than danios. Small, hardy, easy to care...
With their unusual shape and beautiful shimmering scales discus are widely admired, but many aquarists are nervous about keeping them because they...
Bright active and always entertaining, gouramis are extremely appealing little fish who also have the advantage of being naturally hardy and easy to...
Among the most famous tropical fish are bettas also known as Siamese fighting fish. The dramatically coloured males of the species are often sold...
With their vivid colours and distinctive shape tangs can make a dramatic impression in the home aquarium. However, as they are large, have...
Brilliantly coloured and highly active, killifish are an enduringly popular choice for the tropical aquarium. They're highly adaptable and...
Loaches are among the most intriguing and entertaining fish available for the tropical aquarium. Intelligent playful and highly sociable, they...
If you want to keep something really exciting in your tropical aquarium the chances are that you've thought about piranhas. With a reputation as one...
There are few fish more exotic and unusual than the puffer. With very specific environmental needs they present a real challenge to keep and are...
Bright beautiful and full of life, rainbow fish are ideal inhabitants for your tropical aquarium. They're hardy by nature, comparatively resistant to...
Brightly coloured friendly and highly active, rasboras are an aquarium favourite. Their peaceful nature makes them a great choice for a community...
Brightly coloured highly active and extremely friendly, tetras are among the most popular of all aquarium fish. They fit in well in community tanks...
A relative of the piranha the dramatic looking tiger fish, with its long, sharply pointed teeth, is an appealing option for those who want to do...
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