Care Guides

The Sixray Cory (Aspidoras pauciradiatus) is a small, peaceful catfish perfect for planted community tanks. Learn how to care for this underrated species, including tank setup, diet, behavior, and breeding.

The Salt and Pepper Cory (Corydoras habrosus), now reclassified as Hoplisoma habrosum, is a tiny and peaceful catfish perfect for nano aquariums. Known for its active schooling behavior and unique tendency to swim in midwater, it’s a favorite among planted tank enthusiasts.

The Black Tiger Dario (Dario sp. “Black Tiger”) is a tiny but striking nano predator known for its bold striping and fascinating hunting behavior. This uncommon species thrives in heavily planted aquariums where it can stalk small live and frozen foods among plants and leaf litter. For aquarists interested in unusual microfish, the Black Tiger Dario is a unique and rewarding species to keep.

The Loreto Tetra (Hyphessobrycon loretoensis) is a small and peaceful Amazonian schooling fish prized by aquarists who enjoy uncommon tetra species. Native to blackwater tributaries of Peru’s Loreto region, this subtle but elegant fish thrives in planted aquariums with soft, slightly acidic water and plenty of cover. Its calm temperament and compatibility with other small community fish make it an excellent choice for natural-style aquariums.

Beckford’s Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi) are peaceful freshwater fish known for their slender bodies and distinctive horizontal stripe. Learn about Beckford’s Pencilfish care, tank size, diet, water parameters, and ideal tank mates.

Hockeystick Pencilfish (Nannostomus eques) are peaceful freshwater fish known for their unique angled swimming posture and slender bodies. Learn about Hockeystick Pencilfish care, tank size, diet, water parameters, and compatible tank mates.

Coral Red Pencilfish (Nannostomus mortenthaleri) are tiny freshwater fish known for their intense red coloration and peaceful temperament. Learn about Coral Red Pencilfish care, tank size, diet, water parameters, and compatible tank mates.

Three-Lined Pencilfish (Nannostomus trifasciatus) are peaceful freshwater fish known for their slender bodies and distinctive horizontal striping. Learn about Three-Lined Pencilfish care, tank size, diet, water parameters, and compatible tank mates.

Dwarf Pencilfish (Nannostomus marginatus) are small, peaceful freshwater fish known for their slender bodies and distinctive horizontal stripes. Learn about Dwarf Pencilfish care, tank size, diet, water parameters, and ideal tank mates.

Dwarf Rasboras (Boraras maculatus) are tiny freshwater schooling fish known for their bright red coloration and peaceful temperament. Learn about Dwarf Rasbora care, tank size, diet, water parameters, and ideal tank mates.

Neon Green Rasboras (Microdevario kubotai) are tiny freshwater schooling fish known for their brilliant green coloration and active behavior. Learn about Neon Green Rasbora care, tank size, diet, water parameters, and ideal tank mates.

Ember Tetras (Hyphessobrycon amandae) are tiny, peaceful freshwater fish known for their glowing orange coloration and schooling behavior. Learn about Ember Tetra care, tank size, water parameters, diet, and ideal tank mates.