GuppyPoecilia reticulata
- 22-26 C
- pH 7.0-8.5
- 60 L+; 60 x 30 cm base
PlatyXiphophorus maculatus
- 20–26°C
- pH 7–8.2
- 50 L+
MollyPoecilia sphenops
- 22–28°C
- pH 7–8.5
- 70 L+
Neon tetraParacheirodon innesi
- 21-25 C
- pH 6.0-7.5
- 60 L+; 60 x 30 cm base
Cardinal tetraParacheirodon axelrodi
- 23–28°C
- pH 5–6.8
- 60 L+
CorydorasCorydoras paleatus
- 20–26°C
- pH 6–7.8
- 60 L+
Harlequin rasboraTrigonostigma heteromorpha
- 22–27°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 60 L+
Zebra danioDanio rerio
- 18–26°C
- pH 6.5–8
- 60 L+
White cloud mountain minnowTanichthys albonubes
- 16–24°C
- pH 6–8
- 50 L+
AngelfishPterophyllum scalare
- 24-28 C
- pH 6.0-7.4
- 200 L+ nominal; 100 x 40 x 50 cm; conditional pair-only plan
Bristlenose plecoAncistrus cirrhosus
- 23–27°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 80 L+
Black widow tetraGymnocorymbus ternetzi
- 22–27°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 60 L+
Rummy-nose tetraHemigrammus rhodostomus
- 24–28°C
- pH 5.5–7
- 60 L+
Glowlight tetraHemigrammus erythrozonus
- 22–27°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 50 L+
X-ray tetraPristella maxillaris
- 22–27°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 50 L+
Ember tetraHyphessobrycon amandae
- 24–28°C
- pH 6–7
- 40 L+
Panda coryCorydoras panda
- 22–26°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 50 L+
Sterba's coryCorydoras sterbai
- 24–28°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 60 L+
Kuhli loachPangio kuhlii
- 24–28°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 60 L+
Pearl gouramiTrichopodus leerii
- 24–28°C
- pH 6.5–8
- 90 L+
Honey gouramiTrichogaster chuna
- 22–28°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 50 L+
KribensisPelvicachromis pulcher
- 24–27°C
- pH 6–7.5
- 70 L+
SwordtailXiphophorus hellerii
- 22–28°C
- pH 7–8.2
- 70 L+
Dwarf gouramiTrichogaster lalius
- 22-27 C
- pH 6.0-7.5
- 60 L or more; at least 60 x 30 cm base for one
Choosing
How to pick from this list
- Start with your water. Test pH and hardness, then keep species that already suit it rather than adjusting the water.
- Plan for adult size. A fish that is small in the shop may grow large. Check the minimum tank on each profile.
- Buy the group, not the single. Most of these species are shoalers and settle best in the numbers shown.
FAQ
Common questions
How many of these can I keep together?
It depends on tank size, filtration and the species’ group size. Use the tank volume and stocking calculators, and add fish gradually.
Do these species need a heater?
Most listed here are tropical and need a heater. Cool-water species are marked, and suit unheated tanks in a warm room.
Can I mix species from this collection?
Often yes, if they share water and temperature needs and neither is aggressive. Check each profile’s tank-mate notes first.