| Content | Barbodes semifasciolatus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
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: 20 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
Gold Barbs are actually peaceful compare to other barb species. They grow up to 3" in size and are great tank mates with general nano community fish. | 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. | Melanotaenia boesemani
Characteristics:
Max Size: 4″
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
Although larger in size, Boesemani Rainbowfish are peaceful middle dwellers with small mouths. 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. | Danio rerio
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2.5″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 74°
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
dGH: 3 – 10
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 5 or more
Tank Mates
Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp, Tetras, Rasboras, Celestial Pearl Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, snails
Notes
Zebra Danios are very hardy and peaceful fish. They have elongated, narrow bodies with horizontal stripes from head to tail. They show shoaling tendencies when kept in large groups and go well with many other 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. | Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.75″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 84
PH: 6 – 7
dGH: 3-6
dKH: 2 – 8
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Neon Tetras, Zebra Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish and Guppies, Zebra Loaches, Yoyo Loaches and Otocinclus:
Notes
Aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids. |
