Neon fish article

Just one day after publishing the latest article, I published another one. It's dedicated to keeping the neon tetras species. I hope you'll like it:).

Dwarf gourami article

A new article dedicated to Dwarf gourami is being published at aqua-fish.net. Check it and read about aquarium requirements, water chemistry, feeding, breeding and so on;).

The fish profiles at aqua-fish.net. Records 321 - 380

#321. Fish's latin name: Pseudotropheus zebra

• Common name: Blue zebra


• Usual size in an aquarium: 13-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7.3-8.9


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-25



• The optimal temperature: 22-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/016.jpg

#322. Fish's latin name: Pterophyllum altum

• Common name: Altum angelfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 4.5-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-18



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/176.jpg

#323. Fish's latin name: Pterophyllum scalare

• Common name: Angelfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 12-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.3-7.6


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-18



• The optimal temperature: 23-29 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/019.jpg

#324. Fish's latin name: Ptychochromis oligacanthus

• Common name: Juba cichlid


• Usual size in an aquarium: 15-27 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 10-24



• The optimal temperature: 24-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/279.jpg

#325. Fish's latin name: Puntius arulius

• Common name: Arulius barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 8-12 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-12



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: East Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/177.jpg

#326. Fish's latin name: Puntius cumingii

• Common name: Two spot barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 4-5 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.5-6.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 22-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/178.jpg

#327. Fish's latin name: Puntius lateristriga

• Common name: T-Barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 15-18 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-6.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 23-29 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/079.jpg

#328. Fish's latin name: Puntius nigrofasciatus

• Common name: Ruby barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 5-6 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.5-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 20-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/179.jpg

#329. Fish's latin name: Puntius oligolepis

• Common name: Checkered barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 4-5 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.2


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 20-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/180.jpg

#330. Fish's latin name: Puntius partipentazona

• Common name: Tiger barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 3-4 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 20-25 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: East Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/na.jpg

#331. Fish's latin name: Puntius phutunio

• Common name: Dwarf barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 7-8 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.4-7.1


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 22-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: East Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/181.jpg

#332. Fish's latin name: Puntius semifasciolatus

• Common name: Golden barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 6-7 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 21-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: East Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/182.jpg

#333. Fish's latin name: Puntius tetrazona

• Common name: Tiger barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 6-7 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 20-25 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/075.jpg

#334. Fish's latin name: Puntius titteya

• Common name: Cherry barb


• Usual size in an aquarium: 4-5 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 23-27 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/183.jpg

#335. Fish's latin name: Pygocentrus nattereri

• Common name: Red bellied piranha


• Usual size in an aquarium: 20-30 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 24-29 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/022.jpg

#336. Fish's latin name: Rasbora caudimaculata

• Common name: Greater scissortail


• Usual size in an aquarium: 14-17 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-6.8


• Recommended water hardness values: 9-17



• The optimal temperature: 20-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Pseudo-Livebearer


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/rasbora-caudimaculata.jpg

#337. Fish's latin name: Rasbora dorsiocellata dorsiocellata

• Common name: Hi-spot rasbora


• Usual size in an aquarium: 6-7 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-10



• The optimal temperature: 20-25 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/273.jpg

#338. Fish's latin name: Rasbora einthovenii

• Common name: Long-band rasbora


• Usual size in an aquarium: 8-9 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.5-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-10



• The optimal temperature: 23-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/274.jpg

#339. Fish's latin name: Rasbora espei

• Common name: Espe\'s rasbora


• Usual size in an aquarium: 4-5 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 2-10



• The optimal temperature: 22-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/275.jpg

#340. Fish's latin name: Rasbora heteromorpha

• Common name: Harlequin


• Usual size in an aquarium: 3-5 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 23-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/076.jpg

#341. Fish's latin name: Rasbora maculata

• Common name: Dwarf rasbora


• Usual size in an aquarium: 2-3 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5-6.8


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-8



• The optimal temperature: 24-27 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/276.jpg

#342. Fish's latin name: Satanoperca jurupari

• Common name: Earth eater


• Usual size in an aquarium: 20-25 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.8


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 23-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/052.jpg

#343. Fish's latin name: Scatophagus argus

• Common name: Scat


• Usual size in an aquarium: 25-30 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7.5-8.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-18



• The optimal temperature: 22-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/089.jpg

#344. Fish's latin name: Sciaenochromis ahli

• Common name: Electric blue hap


• Usual size in an aquarium: 17-20 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7.5-8.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 9-19



• The optimal temperature: 25-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/sciaenochromis-ahli.jpg

#345. Fish's latin name: Scobinancistrus aureatus L-14

• Common name: Sunshine pleco


• Usual size in an aquarium: 20-25 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.2


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-30



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/187.jpg

#346. Fish's latin name: Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

• Common name: Chocolate gourami


• Usual size in an aquarium: 5-6 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 4.5-6.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-8



• The optimal temperature: 25-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/188.jpg

#347. Fish's latin name: Steatocranus casuarius

• Common name: Lionhead cichlid


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-12 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-18



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/steatocranus-casuarius.jpg

#348. Fish's latin name: Stigmatogobius sadanundio

• Common name: Goby fish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 6-8 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-18



• The optimal temperature: 20-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/stigmatogobius-sadanundio.jpg

#349. Fish's latin name: Symphysodon aequifasciata aequifasciata

• Common name: Discus


• Usual size in an aquarium: 13-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-8



• The optimal temperature: 27-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/020.jpg

#350. Fish's latin name: Symphysodon aequifasciata axelrodi

• Common name: Discus


• Usual size in an aquarium: 13-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-8



• The optimal temperature: 27-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/185.jpg

#351. Fish's latin name: Symphysodon aequifasciata haraldi

• Common name: Discus


• Usual size in an aquarium: 13-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-8



• The optimal temperature: 27-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/184.jpg

#352. Fish's latin name: Symphysodon discus

• Common name: Red discus


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-13 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 4.3-6


• Recommended water hardness values: 0-4



• The optimal temperature: 26-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/symphysodon-discus.jpg

#353. Fish's latin name: Synodontis angelicus

• Common name: Angel squeaker


• Usual size in an aquarium: 20-30 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 6-19



• The optimal temperature: 24-29 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/synodontis-angelicus.jpg

#354. Fish's latin name: Synodontis brichardi

• Common name: Brichard`s synodontis


• Usual size in an aquarium: 12-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 6-19



• The optimal temperature: 22-27 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/synodontis-brichardi.jpg

#355. Fish's latin name: Synodontis eupterus

• Common name: Featherfin catfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 18-22 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-16



• The optimal temperature: 22-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/200.jpg

#356. Fish's latin name: Synodontis multipunctatus

• Common name: Cuckoo Catfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 13-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 8-8.9


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-18



• The optimal temperature: 21-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful to males


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/201.jpg

#357. Fish's latin name: Synodontis nigriventris

• Common name: Upside-down catfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 9-10 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 22-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/191.jpg

#358. Fish's latin name: Synodontis notatus

• Common name: One Spot Squeaker


• Usual size in an aquarium: 20-25 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-12



• The optimal temperature: 22-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/202.jpg

#359. Fish's latin name: Synodontis ocellifer

• Common name: Ocellated synodontis


• Usual size in an aquarium: 30-50 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.5-7.8


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-15



• The optimal temperature: 23-27 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/290.jpg

#360. Fish's latin name: Synodontis robertsi

• Common name: Roberts catfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 8-10 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.2-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-24



• The optimal temperature: 23-27 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/synodontis-robertsi.jpg

#361. Fish's latin name: Tandanus tandanus

• Common name: Dewfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 60-80 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.4-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 10-18



• The optimal temperature: 15-25 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: aggressive to smaller


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/272.jpg

#362. Fish's latin name: Tanichthys albonubes

• Common name: White cloud mountain minnow


• Usual size in an aquarium: 4-5 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 16-23 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: East Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/074.jpg

#363. Fish's latin name: Teleogramma brichardi

• Common name: Brichard\'s slender cichlid


• Usual size in an aquarium: 11-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 7-11



• The optimal temperature: 20-23 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/teleogramma-brichardi.jpg

#364. Fish's latin name: Telmatherina ladigesi

• Common name: Celebes rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 6-7 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-18



• The optimal temperature: 25-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/087.jpg

#365. Fish's latin name: Tetraodon mbu

• Common name: Giant puffer fish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 60-70 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.6-7.3


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-12



• The optimal temperature: 26-29 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/083.jpg

#366. Fish's latin name: Tetraodon nigroviridis

• Common name: Green pufferfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-17 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7.5-8.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-18



• The optimal temperature: 23-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/082.jpg

#367. Fish's latin name: Thayeria boehlkei

• Common name: Penguin tetra


• Usual size in an aquarium: 6-8 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.5-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 22-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/045.jpg

#368. Fish's latin name: Thorichthys meeki

• Common name: Firemouth cichlid


• Usual size in an aquarium: 12-15 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.6-8.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-30



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Central America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/035.jpg

#369. Fish's latin name: Toxotes jaculatrix

• Common name: Archer fish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 15-25 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-18



• The optimal temperature: 25-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/088.jpg

#370. Fish's latin name: Trichogaster labiosus

• Common name: Thick lip gourami


• Usual size in an aquarium: 7-9 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-10



• The optimal temperature: 22-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/293.jpg

#371. Fish's latin name: Trichogaster leeri

• Common name: Pearl gourami


• Usual size in an aquarium: 9-12 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 23-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/027.jpg

#372. Fish's latin name: Trichogaster microlepis

• Common name: Moonlight gourami


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-13 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-7


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 26-30 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: East Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/189.jpg

#373. Fish's latin name: Trichogaster pectoralis

• Common name: Snakeskin gourami


• Usual size in an aquarium: 20-25 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8.3


• Recommended water hardness values: 2-10



• The optimal temperature: 23-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/292.jpg

#374. Fish's latin name: Trichogaster trichopterus

• Common name: Blue gourami


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-13 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 4-18



• The optimal temperature: 22-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: aggressive


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: South Asia



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/031.jpg

#375. Fish's latin name: Tropheus duboisi

• Common name: Dwarf tanganyikan cichlid


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-12 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 8.5-8.9


• Recommended water hardness values: 10-16



• The optimal temperature: 24-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: aggressive


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/tropheus-duboisi.jpg

#376. Fish's latin name: Tropheus moorii

• Common name: Blunthead cichlid


• Usual size in an aquarium: 12-14 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 8-8.9


• Recommended water hardness values: 9-19



• The optimal temperature: 24-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Bottom levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/tropheus-moorii.jpg

#377. Fish's latin name: Vieja maculicauda

• Common name: Black belt cichlid


• Usual size in an aquarium: 20-30 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-20



• The optimal temperature: 23-27 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: aggressive to smaller


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Central America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/198.jpg

#378. Fish's latin name: Xenotilapia leptura

• Common name: N/A


• Usual size in an aquarium: 9-11 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7.2-7.8


• Recommended water hardness values: 13-18



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Africa



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/xenotilapia-leptura.jpg

#379. Fish's latin name: Xiphophorus helleri

• Common name: Swordtail


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-12 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-18



• The optimal temperature: 21-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Pseudo-Livebearer


• Origin: Central America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/062.jpg

#380. Fish's latin name: Xiphophorus maculatus

• Common name: Platy


• Usual size in an aquarium: 5-8 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8.3


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-18



• The optimal temperature: 20-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Pseudo-Livebearer


• Origin: Central America



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/061.jpg

The fish profiles at aqua-fish.net. Records 241 - 320

#241. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia duboulayi

• Common name: Crimson spot rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 8-9 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 5-10



• The optimal temperature: 22-25 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/258.jpg

#242. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia goldiei

• Common name: Goldie river rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 11-12 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-16



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/259.jpg

#243. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia gracilis

• Common name: Slender rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 9-10 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 10-15



• The optimal temperature: 24-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/melanotaenia-gracilis.jpg

#244. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

• Common name: Lake tebera rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 8-10 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-18



• The optimal temperature: 21-24 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/163.jpg

#245. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia lacustris

• Common name: Lake kutubu rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 11-13 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8.6


• Recommended water hardness values: 10-18



• The optimal temperature: 21-25 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/261.jpg

#246. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia maccullochi

• Common name: Dwarf rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 6-7 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 5.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-18



• The optimal temperature: 22-28 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Top levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/091.jpg

#247. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia parkinsoni

• Common name: Parkinsoni rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 10-11 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 7-8


• Recommended water hardness values: 8-18



• The optimal temperature: 21-25 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania



• Photo URL: http://www.aqua-fish.net/imgs/fish/164.jpg

#248. Fish's latin name: Melanotaenia parva

• Common name: Sunset dwarf rainbowfish


• Usual size in an aquarium: 7-9 cm


• Recommended pH value for keeping this species: 6.5-7.5


• Recommended water hardness values: 12-16



• The optimal temperature: 24-26 °C


• Temperament to it's family: peaceful


• Temperament to other species: peaceful


• Preferred swimming area: Middle levels


• The way of reproduction: Spawning


• Origin: Oceania