Celestial Pearl Danio
Celestial Pearl Danios are peaceful, schooling nano fish that thrive in cool, planted aquariums with gentle flow. Sensitive to ammonia and temperature swings, they do best in mature tanks with stable water and soft lighting.
Bristlenose Pleco
Bristlenose Plecos are hardy, algae-grazing catfish from South America. Peaceful and nocturnal, they thrive in planted tanks with driftwood, caves, and stable water conditions. Ideal for community aquariums with small, non-aggressive tank mates.
Oto Catfish
Otocinclus are peaceful, social algae grazers from South America. Best kept in groups, they thrive in planted tanks with soft water, gentle flow, and stable conditions. Ideal for community aquariums with small, non-aggressive species.
Asian Stone Catfish
Asian Stone Catfish (Hara jerdoni) care guide — Explore the quiet charm of this cryptic nano catfish from India and Bangladesh. Learn how to create a leaf-litter aquascape with cool, oxygen-rich water, ideal tank mates, nocturnal feeding strategies, and tips for breeding success in low-light, species-focused setups.
Kuhli Loach
Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii) care guide — Explore the essentials of caring for this peaceful, eel-like bottom dweller. Learn ideal tank setup, water parameters, compatible tank mates, and health tips to support their shy, social nature in planted community aquariums.
Swordtail
Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) care guide — Learn how to care for swordtails, vibrant livebearers known for their signature tail extensions. Explore ideal water parameters, tank mate compatibility, and group dynamics to keep your swordtails healthy, active, and stress-free in community aquariums.
Neon Tetra
Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) care guide — Explore ideal tank mates, water parameters, and aquarium setup tips for this peaceful schooling fish. Learn how to keep neons safe from predators, maintain stable water chemistry, and build a vibrant, compatible community tank.
Molly
Poecilia sphenops (molly) care guide — Discover ideal tank mates, water parameters, and aquarium setup tips for mollies. This peaceful livebearer thrives in slightly alkaline, mineral-rich water and pairs well with guppies, platies, corydoras, and more. Includes compatibility charts, tank size recommendations, and key behaviors to watch for.
Goldfish
Goldfish are coldwater, high-waste fish that require strong filtration, spacious tanks, and careful tank mate selection. This guide covers ideal water parameters, tank sizing for fancy and comet varieties, compatible species, and key care considerations to help aquarists build a safe, species-appropriate setup.
Bronze Corydoras
Bronze Corydoras are peaceful, bottom-dwelling shoalers that thrive in groups of six or more. This care-first guide covers ideal tank sizes, compatible tank mates, water parameters, and behavioral needs to help aquarists create a safe, enriching environment for Corydoras aeneus.
