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Taxonomy Archive

Carnivore Fish Care Guides & Tips

Discover predatory and carnivorous aquarium fish species with protein-rich dietary guides, tank size limits, and compatibility rules.

Profiles 29
Beginner 10
Peaceful 16
Banjo Catfish Min 20 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Banjo Catfish

Bunocephalus coracoideus

Temperament: peaceful

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Betta Fish Min 2.5 Gal
beginner Care Freshwater Fish

Betta Fish

Betta splendens

Temperament: territorial

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Diamond Goby Min 40 Gal
intermediate Care Saltwater

Diamond Goby

Valenciennea puellaris

Temperament: peaceful

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Elephant Nose Fish Min 55 Gal
advanced Care Freshwater

Elephant Nose Fish

Gnathonemus petersii

Temperament: Peaceful with other species, but territorial with its own kind

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Neon Goby Min 10 Gal
beginner Care Saltwater

Neon Goby

Elacatinus oceanops

Temperament: peaceful

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Pea Puffer Min 10 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Pea Puffer

Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Temperament: aggressive

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Purple Firefish Min 20 Gal
beginner Care Saltwater

Purple Firefish

Nemateleotris decora

Temperament: peaceful (toward other species); intraspecifically aggressive

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Rope Fish Min 55 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Rope Fish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus

Temperament: peaceful

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Shell Dweller Min 10 Gal
intermediate Care Freshwater

Shell Dweller

Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Temperament: aggressive

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