Groups
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The main groups of freshwater fish and invertebrates kept at home.
BarbsActive, often nippy shoalers that need company.5 species →Bettas & gouramisLabyrinth fish, many happy in smaller tanks.7 species →CatfishCorydoras, plecos and other bottom-dwelling catfish.12 species →CichlidsIntelligent, often territorial fish needing space.11 species →Coldwater & goldfishCool-water species for unheated or temperate tanks.4 species →Danios & minnowsHardy, active shoalers, many for cooler water.4 species →Gobies & gudgeonsSmall, characterful bottom-dwellers with big personalities.1 species →HatchetfishSurface-dwelling shoalers with a distinctive deep body.1 species →KillifishColourful, often short-lived egg-layers for planted tanks.1 species →LivebearersGuppies, platies and mollies that bear live young.7 species →LoachesEel-shaped bottom-dwellers, many shy and nocturnal.5 species →PuffersIntelligent little oddballs with real personality and a bite.1 species →RainbowfishColourful, active shoalers from Australia and New Guinea.4 species →Shrimp & snailsPeaceful invertebrates that graze algae.8 species →Tetras & rasborasPeaceful shoaling fish for planted community tanks.18 species →