CHARACIN
Neon Tetra
A classic shoaling tetra that looks best in dark, planted layouts with gentle flow and stable water.
FishBeginnerPeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 60 L+
- Temp
- 22-26 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.2
- School
- 10+
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CHARACIN
Cardinal Tetra
A more heat-loving and demanding Amazon tetra with saturated colour and a strong preference for soft water.
FishIntermediatePeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 4.8-6.8
- School
- 12+
CYPRINID
Harlequin Rasbora
A dependable Southeast Asian shoaler that suits planted community aquariums and mixed nano displays.
FishBeginnerCalm schooling fish
- Tank
- 70 L+
- Temp
- 23-27 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 8+
CYPRINID
Celestial Pearl Danio
A jewel-like microfish for dense aquascapes, cooler tropical setups, and calm companion species.
FishIntermediatePeaceful but shy
- Tank
- 45 L+
- Temp
- 20-25 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.5
- School
- 12+
ANABANTOID
Honey Gourami
One of the best peaceful centerpiece fish for planted tropical communities and softer water setups.
FishBeginnerPeaceful centerpiece
- Tank
- 60 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 1+
CICHLID
German Blue Ram
A spectacular but demanding warm-water dwarf cichlid that rewards meticulous husbandry and stability.
FishAdvancedMostly peaceful dwarf cichlid
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 27-30 C
- pH
- 5.5-7.0
- School
- 2+
CATFISH
Sterbai Corydoras
A robust Corydoras well suited to warmer community aquariums, including discus-adjacent setups.
FishBeginnerPeaceful schooling bottom dweller
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 6+
LOACH
Kuhli Loach
An eel-like loach that needs soft substrate, dense cover, and group confidence to show naturally.
FishIntermediatePeaceful nocturnal scavenger
- Tank
- 80 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 5.5-7.2
- School
- 6+
CATFISH
Otocinclus
A specialist algae grazer best introduced to mature planted aquariums with established biofilm.
FishIntermediateGentle shoaling algae grazer
- Tank
- 60 L+
- Temp
- 22-26 C
- pH
- 5.8-7.5
- School
- 6+
LORICARIID
Bristlenose Pleco
A manageable pleco for community aquariums that still requires wood, vegetable matter, and real floor space.
FishBeginnerPeaceful territorial grazer
- Tank
- 100 L+
- Temp
- 23-27 C
- pH
- 6.2-7.8
- School
- 1+
CICHLID
Angelfish
Tall-bodied Amazon cichlids that need vertical space, stable warm water, and carefully sized companions.
FishIntermediateSemi-peaceful cichlid
- Tank
- 180 L+
- Temp
- 25-29 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 1+
CICHLID
Discus
The benchmark premium tropical display fish, requiring pristine water, heat, routine, and disciplined feeding.
FishAdvancedCalm but demanding social cichlid
- Tank
- 350 L+
- Temp
- 28-31 C
- pH
- 5.5-7.0
- School
- 6+
RAINBOWFISH
Boesemani Rainbowfish
A hard-water display shoaler for larger community aquariums with open swimming room and strong current.
FishIntermediateActive peaceful shoaler
- Tank
- 180 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 7.0-8.0
- School
- 6+
LIVEBEARER
Endler's Livebearer
A prolific nano livebearer that suits bright planted tanks and hard, mineral-rich water.
FishBeginnerPeaceful active livebearer
- Tank
- 45 L+
- Temp
- 23-28 C
- pH
- 6.8-8.0
- School
- 6+
NEOCARIDINA
Cherry Shrimp
The best entry point into freshwater shrimp keeping, breeding readily in stable, mineral-supported planted tanks.
ShrimpBeginnerPeaceful colony shrimp
- Tank
- 20 L+
- Temp
- 20-25 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.8
- School
- 10+
NEOCARIDINA
Blue Dream Shrimp
A selectively bred Neocaridina line valued for deep, even blue saturation and easy colony management.
ShrimpBeginnerPeaceful colony shrimp
- Tank
- 20 L+
- Temp
- 20-25 C
- pH
- 6.6-7.8
- School
- 12+
CARIDINA MULTIDENTATA
Amano Shrimp
The gold standard algae-management shrimp for planted aquariums, larger and tougher than dwarf shrimp.
ShrimpBeginnerPeaceful active grazer
- Tank
- 45 L+
- Temp
- 20-27 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.6
- School
- 6+
CARIDINA CANTONENSIS
Crystal Red Shrimp
A specialist soft-water bee shrimp that demands active substrate, remineralised RO water, and disciplined stability.
ShrimpAdvancedPeaceful specialist shrimp
- Tank
- 25 L+
- Temp
- 20-23 C
- pH
- 5.8-6.8
- School
- 12+
CARIDINA
Taiwan Bee Shrimp
A premium Caridina group including blue bolts and shadow pandas, suited to elite soft-water shrimp systems.
ShrimpAdvancedPeaceful specialist shrimp
- Tank
- 25 L+
- Temp
- 19-22 C
- pH
- 5.5-6.4
- School
- 12+
FILTER SHRIMP
Bamboo Shrimp
A fan-feeding ornamental shrimp that depends on current, suspended food, and secure elevated perches.
ShrimpIntermediatePeaceful filter feeder
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 22-28 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.8
- School
- 1+
SULAWESI SHRIMP
Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp
An iconic high-pH, high-temperature ornamental shrimp for dedicated specialist keepers only.
ShrimpExpertPeaceful specialist shrimp
- Tank
- 30 L+
- Temp
- 27-30 C
- pH
- 7.8-8.4
- School
- 12+