Care Guides

Trigonostigma heteromorpha (Purple Harlequin Rasbora) is a peaceful schooling fish known for its iconic wedge pattern and rich coloration. Learn how to care for this species, including tank setup, diet, and behavior.

Featherfin Tetras are a subtle but underrated schooling fish that thrive in planted aquariums. Learn how to care for Hemigrammus unilineatus, including tank setup, water parameters, diet, and why this species shines in natural-style tanks.

Diamond Tetras are one of the most underrated schooling fish in the hobby. Learn how to care for Moenkhausia pittieri, including tank size, water parameters, diet, behavior, breeding, and why they truly shine in a planted aquarium.

Jerdon’s Barb (Hypselobarbus jerdoni) is a large, fast-swimming river fish from India that thrives in spacious, high-flow aquariums. Best suited for experienced aquarists, it brings powerful movement and presence to large tank setups.

Collett’s Tetra (Moenkhausia collettii) is an underrated South American tetra that brings natural movement and clean schooling behavior to planted aquariums. Easy to care for and great in groups, it’s a perfect alternative to more common tetra species.

Ammer’s Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia ammeri) is a rare and beautiful species from West Papua known for its vibrant coloration and active schooling behavior. Ideal for experienced aquarists, this fish thrives in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of swimming space.

The Bahia Black Diamond Tetra (Hyphessobrycon negodagua) is an uncommon tetra from coastal rivers in eastern Brazil. Known for its dark shimmering coloration and peaceful schooling behavior, this species thrives in planted aquariums with soft, slightly acidic water.

Montagu’s Tetra (Hyphessobrycon montagi) is an uncommon Amazonian tetra that thrives in planted aquariums with soft, slightly acidic water. This peaceful schooling fish is a great choice for aquarists who enjoy keeping rare characin species and creating natural South American aquarium setups.

The Glowlight Danio (Danio choprae) is a brilliantly colored schooling fish known for its glowing orange and gold stripes and energetic swimming behavior. Native to northern Myanmar, this small but vibrant species thrives in planted aquariums and adds constant movement and color to community tanks.

The Pearl Danio (Danio albolineatus) is a hardy and active schooling fish known for its shimmering pearl-like coloration and energetic swimming behavior. Native to Southeast Asia, this adaptable species thrives in planted community aquariums and is a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

The Lake Inle Danio (Inlecypris auropurpureus) is a peaceful and active schooling fish native to Myanmar’s Lake Inle. Known for its subtle purple and gold coloration and constant movement, this hardy species thrives in planted community aquariums with cooler, well-oxygenated water.