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Freshwater fishes

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499 species, each with the water it needs, who it gets along with, and where it comes from. Find one, or browse by family, genus or river.

EndangeredRarePopularPeaceful✓ Small (6 cm or less)Calm water✓ Strong flowSchoolingL-numbers✓ With photo Basic profiles too
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Strong current 2 fish

Hillstream loach

Hillstream loach ≈

Loaches · Sewellia

  • 20–24°C!
  • pH 6.5–7.5
  • Strong!
  • 2.4 in
  • Bottom
  • Veg
  • Peaceful
  • 3+ group
Fast mountain streams of central Vietnam

Hillstream loach

Sewellia lineolata

Fast mountain streams of central Vietnam · rapids

Temperature
20–24°C
pH
6.5–7.5
Adult size
2.4 in · 6 cm
Flow
Strong
Swims
Bottom
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Grazer
Group
3+
Typical price
$10–18
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Photo: 5snake5, CC0

Zebra danio

Zebra danio ≈

Rasboras & danios · DanioStaple

  • 18–26°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • Strong!
  • 2 in
  • Top/mid
  • Mixed
  • Peaceful
  • 6+ group!
Streams and paddies of India and Bangladesh

Zebra danio

Danio rerio

Streams and paddies of India and Bangladesh · stream

Temperature
18–26°C
pH
6.5–8
Adult size
2 in · 5 cm
Flow
Strong
Swims
Top and mid-water
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Group
6+
Typical price
$2–4
Rarity
Pet-store staple
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Photo: Roundish, CC0

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