There are literally thousands of freshwater and brackish water species of fish, invertebrates, and plants that can be kept in an aquarium setting. Determining which of these to have in a community tank can be daunting. Learn as much as you can about the inhabitants you would like to keep prior to planning your aquarium setup. For each species, the required water conditions should be determined.

Find out if the fish and invertebrates you are considering are compatible with each other in regard to size, temperament, diet, and tank setup, including lighting, capacity, substrate, and decor (e.g.; plants). Then enjoy designing your new aquarium. Consult our compatibility chart to help you choose freshwater fish that will live well with each other.

There are thousands of freshwater fish species... Here is a small number of them:

Labyrinth Fish, Gouramis Characins, Tetras Family Cichlidae: Cichlidae

Barbs, Danios and Minnows Family Cyprinodontidae: Tooth Carps, Killifish

Family Poeciliidae: Livebearing Tooth Carps Catfish Other Fish