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Characteristics:
Max Size: 6″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Semi-Aggressive
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 – 7
dGH: 3 - 8
dKH: 2 – 6
Tank Size: 60 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Gouramis, Platies, Loaches, Otocinclus and snails. Avoid long fin fish like guppies, bettas and angelfish.
This larger species will eat dwarf shrimp.
Notes
Black Spot Barbs are very active fish. Generally peaceful with community fish but can show aggression if kept single or in small groups. | Puntius titteya
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 – 8
dGH: 3 - 10
dKH: 4 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Platies, Loaches, Otocinclus and snails. Avoid fish with long fins like bettas and guppies.
Notes
Cherry Barbs are actually peaceful compare to other barb species. They grow up to 2" in size and are great tank mates with general nano community fish. | Glossolepis incisus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 5″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 75° – 82°
PH: 7 – 8
dGH: 8 – 20
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: 6
Tank Mates
Cherry Barbs, Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Dwarf Gouramis, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Guppies, Plecos, Dwarf Corydoras, Loaches, Otocinclus and even Dwarf Shrimp.
Notes
Also known as New Guinea Rainbowfish, Red Rainbowfish are larger than the Boesemani and require hard water parameters. They do well in a community with many nano fish including cherry barbs. Minimize plant and decoration density and aim for 48" long tank to give them ample swimming space. | Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1″
Care Level: Expert
Behavior: Aggressive
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Carnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 74 – 82
PH: 7.2 - 7.5
dGH: 3 - 15
dKH: 3 - 10
Tank Size: 5 gal
Grouping: 1 or 6+
Tank Mates
Species Only tank recommended.
It's possible to keep with other fish and snails, but the setup has to be just right and you have to be lucky with a less aggressive puffer.
Notes
Aggressive and territorial. Provides lots of ground cover and space when having multiple puffers in one tank. Try to have 1 male for every 2-3 females to avoid fighting. The larger the tank the better, especially a wide tank with dense planting and lots space to shelter. Provide a minimum of 5 gallons for 1 puffer, add 3 more gallons for each additional puffer. | Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.5″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 - 7.2
dGH: 3 – 6
dKH: 4 – 8
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Caridina and Neocaridina Shrimp, Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches and Otocinclus
Notes
Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths. | Pethia padamya
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Semi-Aggressive
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 - 82
PH: 6 – 8
dGH: 3 - 10
dKH: 4 – 10
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: 5 or more
Tank Mates
Active and fast swimming community fish like Zebra Danios, Cories, Loaches, Platies and Rad-tailed sharks.
Avoid slowing moving, long finned fish like Bettas, Guppies, Gouramis, dwarf shrimps and small snails.
Notes
The Odessa Barb can be aggressive with other Odessas in the same tank, particularly the males exerting dominance. They may also nip at slower moving fish or fish with long-flowing fins, such as Guppies, Angelfish, Betta fish, Goldfish, Gourami and small snails. |
