Aquarium Fish ∣ Detailed Guides to Choosing & Caring for Nano Species
Easy - Moderate
Lake Malawi mbuna cichlid
The Yellow Labidochromis is a bright yellow mbuna cichlid from Lake Malawi. Labidochromis caeruleus is generally manageable for an African cichlid, but it remains territorial and needs hard, alkaline ...
Moderate
Freshwater cichlid
The Blue Pearl Angelfish is a selectively bred colour form of Pterophyllum scalare, the freshwater angelfish. Its laterally compressed body, extended fins and tall profile make it a striking inhabitan...
Moderate
South American dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma macmasteri, commonly called the Villavicencio dwarf cichlid, is a small South American cichlid associated with the Río Orinoco drainage of Colombia. It is valued for its compact size, ela...
Moderate
Lake Tanganyika rock-dwelling cichlid
Neolamprologus leleupi is a small, brightly coloured cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It inhabits rocky coastal areas and uses crevices for shelter, feeding and spawning. Despite its...
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Moderate - Difficult
Lake Malawi mbuna cichlid
The Maingano, or Johanni Maingano, is a Lake Malawi mbuna recognized for its intense steel-blue body and dark horizontal markings. The supplied label combines “Johanni” with the scientific name Melano...
Difficult
Blackwater labyrinth fish
The red chocolate gourami, Sphaerichthys vaillanti, is a specialized Southeast Asian labyrinth fish suited to mature, soft, acidic blackwater aquariums. It is peaceful but easily stressed by bright li...
Easy - Moderate
Small West African freshwater cichlid
Pelvicachromis pulcher, commonly called the kribensis or purple cichlid, is a small West African cave-spawning cichlid valued for its manageable size, attractive breeding colors and attentive parental...
Moderate
Dwarf Cichlid
The Red Lined Dwarf Cichlid, Apistogramma hongsloi, is a small, colorful South American cichlid highly regarded by hobbyists. Native to the Orinoco River basin, this species displays striking red mark...
Moderate
Dwarf Cichlid
The Panduro dwarf cichlid, Apistogramma panduro, is a striking South American species highly prized for its vibrant coloration and manageable size. Native to the Amazon basin, this species exhibits di...
The Opal Apistogramma is a stunning, selectively bred color variant of the popular Apistogramma borellii. Native to South American river basins, these dwarf cichlids are prized for their vibrant blue ...
The Paradise Fish, Macropodus opercularis, is a classic labyrinth fish native to East Asia. Known for its striking striped coloration and complex behavior, this species was one of the first exotic fis...
The Altolamprologus calvus, commonly known as the Black Calvus or Guinea Fowl Cichlid, is a distinct cichlid species endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Renowned for its laterally compressed body an...
The Flag Cichlid, Mesonauta festivus, is a popular South American cichlid known for its distinct diagonal stripe and calm demeanor. Often found in the Amazon basin, this species is highly appreciated ...
The Growling Gourami, Trichopsis vittata, is a fascinating labyrinth fish native to Southeast Asia. Known for its unique ability to produce audible croaking sounds, this small species is prized for it...
The Checkerboard Cichlid, Dicrossus filamentosus, is a captivating dwarf cichlid native to the blackwater regions of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. Renowned for its distinctive checkerboard-like...
The Firemouth Cichlid is a popular and visually striking freshwater fish native to Central America. Known for its intense red coloration in the throat region, especially when displaying, this cichlid ...