| Content | Trigonopoma pauciperforatum
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: 4 – 10
dKH: 4 – 8
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 8 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches and Otocinclus
Notes
Red Line Rasboras (Trigonopoma pauciperforatum) have a look similar to Glowlight Tetras and can mistakenly be called Glowlight Rasboras (Trigonostigma hengeli). They're great shoaling fish and can be timid in small groups, so keep at least 8 and provide a larger tank for them to swim back and forth. | Celestichthys erythromicron
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.5″
Care Level: Moderate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68 - 74
PH: 7 - 8
dGH: 4 – 12
dKH: 2 – 10
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Neocardina shrimp, Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches and Otocinclus
Notes
Emerald Dward Rasboras are sensitive to water change and prefer at least a neutral to more alkaline water condition. | Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
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 – 7.5
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Lemon Tetras have vibrant fins and a more flat, diamond shaped body. They're very active swimmers, so a 20 gallon tank would be ideal for a group of 6 or more. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths. | Paracheirodon innesi
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.25″
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
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Gold Neon Tetras are a cousin to Neon Tetras and are also great beginner fish. They can tolerate both acidic and low alkaline water conditions. General rule is 2 gallons per fish. 10 Gallon tank at a minimum, but push for 20 or more for healthy and happy fish. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids.
Learn the difference between Cardinal vs. Neon Tetras | 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. | Melanotaenia lacustris
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
Also known as Lake Kutubu Rainbowfish or Blue Rainbowfish, Turquoise Rainbowfish are simlar Boesemani Rainbowfish and are peaceful middle-top 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. |
