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Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 83
PH: 6 – 7.5
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
Mahecola Barbs are a peaceful barb species. They grow up to 3" in size and are great tank mates with general nano community fish. | Aphyocharax anisitsi
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 75°
PH: 6 – 7.2
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Cardina and Neocaridina shrimp, Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Bloodfin tetras can be both subtle and vibrant. Their silver bodies and red highlights make them great community fish. General rule is 2 gallons per fish. Provide a minimum of 10 gallons, but aim for 20 to provide extra room to swim. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids. | 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. | Puntigrus tetrazona
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 – 7
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: 6 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
Fin Nippers! They may also nip at slower moving fish or fish with long-flowing fins. Shy, timid and slow community fish may not get to eat. | Trigonostigma heteromorpha
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 - 7.2
dGH: 3 – 6
dKH: 4 – 8
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches and Otocinclus
Notes
Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths. | 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. |
