Fish & Plant Database

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Betta Fish

Betta fish are stunningly colorful and have flowing fins. They’re popular because they’re hardy, beautiful, and don’t need a huge tank.

5 gal76-82FpH 6.5-7.5

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Guppy

Guppies are tiny, lively fish that come in almost every color. They breed easily and are endlessly entertaining to watch.

10 gal72-82FpH 6.8-7.8

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Neon Tetra

Neon tetras have a glowing blue and red stripe that shimmers as they swim. They’re peaceful, small, and love to school together.

10 gal72-78FpH 6-7

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Goldfish

Goldfish are classic beginner pets, but they need more space than people think. They’re messy and grow much larger than tiny starter bowls.

20 gal65-75FpH 7-8.4

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Angelfish

Angelfish have tall, elegant fins and a calm demeanor. They’re beautiful centerpieces for medium-to-large community tanks.

30 gal76-84FpH 6.5-7.5

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Corydoras Catfish

Corydoras are adorable little bottom-dwellers that scurry around like tiny vacuums, cleaning up leftover food. They’re peaceful and charming.

10 gal72-78FpH 6-7.5

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Platy

Platies are hardy, colorful livebearers that adapt well to many water conditions. They’re active and great for beginners.

10 gal72-78FpH 7-8.3

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Molly

Mollies are friendly, active fish that come in many colors and fin shapes. They prefer slightly harder water than most community fish.

20 gal75-82FpH 7.5-8.5

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Dwarf Gourami

Dwarf gouramis have iridescent colors and feelers they use to explore. They’re calm top-dwellers that add beauty and personality.

10 gal72-82FpH 6-7.5

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Cherry Barb

Cherry barbs get their name from the deep red color males develop. They’re peaceful, hardy, and easy to breed.

15 gal73-81FpH 6-8

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Harlequin Rasbora

Harlequin rasboras have a striking copper body with a dark triangular patch. They’re peaceful and love to swim in the middle of the tank.

10 gal72-80FpH 6-7.5

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Otocinclus

Otocinclus are tiny algae-eating catfish that stick to glass and leaves like little suction cups. They’re adorable and helpful.

10 gal72-79FpH 6-7.5

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Bristlenose Pleco

Bristlenose plecos are small, efficient algae eaters with bristly noses (on males). They help keep tanks clean and are very hardy.

20 gal73-80FpH 6.5-7.5

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Figure Eight Puffer

A small, charismatic brackish puffer with figure-eight patterns on its back. Inquisitive and full of personality.

15 gal75-82FpH 7.5-8.5

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Green Spotted Puffer

Bright green back with black spots and a pearly white belly. Becomes fully marine as it matures.

30 gal75-82FpH 7.8-8.4

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Archer Fish

Famous for shooting water jets to knock insects off overhanging leaves. Needs a long tank and an open top area.

75 gal75-86FpH 7.5-8.5

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Mudskipper

An amphibious fish that walks on land using its pectoral fins. Needs a paludarium with land area.

20 gal77-86FpH 7.5-8.5

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Mono / Moonfish

Silver, disc-shaped schooling fish with striking black vertical bars. Becomes fully marine as it grows.

75 gal75-82FpH 7.5-8.5

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Scat

Large, leaf-shaped fish with leopard spots. Active and personable, but grows up to 12 inches.

75 gal75-82FpH 7.5-8.5

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Bumblebee Goby

Tiny black-and-yellow striped bottom-dwellers that look exactly like their name. Charming in groups.

10 gal72-82FpH 7-8.5

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Knight Goby

Silvery body covered in pearly spots. Peaceful and active in low-end brackish setups.

20 gal72-82FpH 7-8.5

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Columbian Shark Catfish

Shark-like silver catfish with high dorsal fin. Becomes fully marine as it matures and can reach 14 inches.

75 gal72-79FpH 7-8

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Orange Chromide Cichlid

Small orange cichlid from India and Sri Lanka. Peaceful for a cichlid and tolerates brackish water.

20 gal72-82FpH 7-8.5

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Molly (Brackish Variant)

The classic short-finned molly thrives in low-end brackish setups. Hardy and prolific.

20 gal75-82FpH 7.5-8.5

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Fiddler Crab

Small intertidal crabs: males have one oversized claw they wave to attract mates. Need a land area.

10 gal75-85FpH 7.5-8.5

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Violet Goby / Dragon Goby

Long, eel-like fish with iridescent purple sheen and a fearsome face that hides a peaceful filter-feeder.

55 gal73-82FpH 7.5-8.5

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Java Puffer

Close cousin of the figure-eight puffer, with a more uniform olive body. Curious and interactive.

20 gal75-82FpH 7.5-8.5

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Horseface Loach

A sand-burrowing loach with a long horse-like snout. Tolerates very mild brackish conditions.

30 gal75-82FpH 6.5-7.5

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Ocellaris Clownfish

The classic 'Nemo' clownfish: orange with three white bars. Hardy, captive-bred, and a perfect first marine fish.

20 gal74-82FpH 8.1-8.4

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Percula Clownfish

Nearly identical to ocellaris but with thicker black outlines on the white bars. Slightly more delicate.

20 gal74-82FpH 8.1-8.4

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Royal Gramma

Stunning purple front and yellow back. Peaceful, hardy, and adds gem-like color to a reef.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Firefish Goby

Slender white-and-red dartfish with a flame-tipped dorsal fin. Peaceful and elegant.

20 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Yellow Watchman Goby

Bright yellow goby that famously pairs with pistol shrimp in a symbiotic burrow.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Blue Tang

The famous 'Dory': vivid blue with a yellow tail. Reaches a foot long and needs serious swimming space.

100 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Yellow Tang

Pure sun-yellow surgeonfish: one of the most iconic reef fish. Needs space to roam and graze.

100 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Coral Beauty Angelfish

Royal purple body fading to fiery orange. A dwarf angelfish that's relatively hardy.

70 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Flame Angelfish

Brilliant red-orange with black vertical bars. One of the most stunning small angelfish.

70 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Lawnmower Blenny

Mottled brown blenny with bug-eyes and a hilarious personality. Excellent algae control crew.

55 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Tailspot Blenny

Small blenny with bright yellow head fading to gray, plus a distinctive tail spot. Reef-safe and lively.

20 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Six Line Wrasse

Colorful wrasse with six horizontal lines. Eats parasitic flatworms and pyramidellid snails.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Orchid Dottyback

Bright orchid-purple dottyback. Captive-bred specimens are mellow compared to wild-caught.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Neon Dottyback

Vivid blue body with a yellow tail. Beautiful, but more territorial than the orchid dottyback.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Mandarin Dragonet

Psychedelically patterned dragonet, one of the most colorful saltwater fish. Notoriously hard to feed.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Pygmy Hawkfish

Tiny mottled hawkfish that perches on rocks watching everything. Full of personality.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Banggai Cardinalfish

Striking silver fish with black vertical bars and elegant trailing fins. Hovers gracefully in groups.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Pajama Cardinalfish

Quirky cardinalfish with yellow face, black middle band, and polka-dotted rear. Calm and easy.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Bicolor Blenny

Two-tone blenny: blue front and orange back. Active, curious, and reef-safe.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Purple Dottyback

Solid neon-purple dottyback. Striking but territorial.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish

A naturally occurring color morph of ocellaris, striking black body with crisp white bars.

20 gal74-82FpH 8.1-8.4

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Tailspot Wrasse

Stunning rainbow-striped wrasse with a tail spot. Active swimmer and excellent pest hunter.

55 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

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Green Chromis

Iridescent green-blue schooling damselfish. One of the few damsels that's truly peaceful.

30 gal72-80FpH 8.1-8.4

EasyPlant

Java Fern

Java fern is nearly impossible to kill. It grows on driftwood and rocks (don’t bury the rhizome!) and thrives in low light.

5 gal68-82FpH 6-7.5

EasyPlant

Anubias

Anubias is a slow-growing, dark green plant that looks elegant attached to hardscape. It tolerates almost any conditions.

5 gal72-82FpH 6-7.5

MediumPlant

Amazon Sword

Amazon swords are big, leafy centerpieces that create a jungle look. They need some nutrients but reward you with dramatic growth.

10 gal72-82FpH 6.5-7.5

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Cryptocoryne

Cryptocoryne, or ‘crypts,’ are compact leafy plants that come in many shapes and colors. They create beautiful dense carpets.

10 gal72-82FpH 6-7.5

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Java Moss

Java moss is a fluffy green carpet that grows on anything. It’s perfect for baby fish hiding spots and shrimp grazing.

5 gal68-82FpH 5.5-8

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Vallisneria

Vallisneria grows tall, grass-like leaves that sway in the current. It’s one of the easiest background plants for beginners.

10 gal68-82FpH 6.5-8.5

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Water Wisteria

Water wisteria has lacy, fern-like leaves and grows quickly. It’s easy to trim and propagate by simply cutting stems.

10 gal70-82FpH 6.5-7.5

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Hornwort

Hornwort is a fluffy floating or planted stem plant that grows incredibly fast. It oxygenates water and absorbs excess nutrients.

5 gal59-86FpH 6-8

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Marimo Moss Ball

Marimo moss balls are adorable green balls of algae that sit on the bottom. They’re nearly impossible to kill and fun to watch.

1 gal63-82FpH 6-8.5

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Dwarf Sagittaria

Dwarf sagittaria is a small grassy plant that carpets the foreground. It looks like a tiny lawn and is very easy to grow.

10 gal72-82FpH 6.5-7.5