Taxonomy Archive

Leaf-Litter Specialist Fish Care Guides & Tips

Biotope and blackwater fish species that thrive among botanicals, dried leaves, and subdued tannin-rich water.

Profiles 9

Beginner 3

Peaceful 8

Min 20 Gal

intermediate Care Freshwater

Apistogramma

Apistogramma spp.

Temperament: aggressive

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Min 20 Gal

intermediate Care Freshwater

Banjo Catfish

Bunocephalus coracoideus

Temperament: peaceful

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Min 20 Gal

beginner Care Freshwater

Cardinal Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi

Temperament: peaceful

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Min 5 Gal

intermediate Care Freshwater

Chili Rasbora

Boraras brigittae

Temperament: peaceful

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Min 15 Gal

intermediate Care Freshwater

Dwarf Pencilfish

Nannostomus marginatus

Temperament: peaceful

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Min 15 Gal

intermediate Care Freshwater

Green Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon simulans

Temperament: peaceful

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Min 15 Gal

beginner Care Freshwater

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Temperament: peaceful

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Min 10 Gal

beginner Care Freshwater

Sparkling Gourami

Trichopsis pumila

Temperament: peaceful

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Min 20 Gal

intermediate Care Freshwater

Splashing Tetra

Copella arnoldi

Temperament: peaceful

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