Fish Species Guides

Explore tank size, temperament, and care needs for popular aquarium fish.

Betta

Solo fish with vibrant colors.

Goldfish

Coldwater fish with high waste.

Neon Tetra

Schooling fish for community tanks.

Guppy

Hardy and colorful livebearer.

Angelfish

Graceful, semi-aggressive fish.

Corydoras

Peaceful bottom dwellers.
Betta fish

Betta

Bettas are best kept solo with gentle flow and warm water.

  • Tank size: 5 gallons or larger.
  • Temperature: 76-82 F.
  • Keep away from fin-nipping tankmates.
Goldfish

Goldfish

Goldfish produce a lot of waste and need strong filtration.

  • Tank size: 20 gallons for the first fish.
  • Temperature: 65-75 F.
  • Regular water changes are essential.
Neon tetra

Neon Tetra

Neon tetras are schooling fish that prefer stable, planted tanks.

  • Tank size: 10 gallons for a small school.
  • Temperature: 72-78 F.
  • Keep groups of 6 or more.
Guppy

Guppy

Guppies are hardy and beginner-friendly with bright colors.

  • Tank size: 10 gallons for a small group.
  • Temperature: 72-80 F.
  • Expect frequent breeding in mixed groups.
Angelfish

Angelfish

Angelfish are elegant but can be territorial as they mature.

  • Tank size: 30 gallons or larger.
  • Temperature: 76-82 F.
  • Avoid very small tankmates they may eat.
Corydoras catfish

Corydoras

Corydoras are peaceful bottom dwellers that enjoy sandy substrates.

  • Tank size: 20 gallons for a small group.
  • Temperature: 72-78 F.
  • Keep groups of 5 or more for comfort.