Fish Species Care Guides

Care guides for popular aquarium fish and invertebrates: tank size, water parameters, tankmates, diet, and common mistakes. Pair each with our stocking and tank-size calculators.

Betta Fish Care

Tank size, heating, and the truth about bettas in bowls.

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Goldfish Care

Why goldfish need far bigger tanks than most people think.

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Guppy Care

Hardy, colorful, and prolific: a great beginner livebearer.

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Neon Tetra Care

Schooling, tank size, and water parameters for neons.

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Cardinal Tetra Care

The brighter, hardier cousin of the neon tetra.

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Angelfish Care

Tank height, tankmates, and why pairs get territorial.

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Molly Fish Care

Livebearer care, hard water needs, and brackish notes.

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Platy Fish Care

Easygoing, colorful livebearers for community tanks.

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Swordtail Care

Active livebearers that need room to swim.

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Corydoras Catfish Care

Peaceful bottom-dwellers that must be kept in groups.

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Bristlenose Pleco Care

The algae-eating pleco that stays a sensible size.

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Dwarf Gourami Care

Colorful centerpiece fish for calm community tanks.

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Pearl Gourami Care

A peaceful, elegant gourami for larger communities.

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German Blue Ram Care

A stunning dwarf cichlid for warm, stable tanks.

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Discus Care

The king of the aquarium: advanced, warm-water care.

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Tiger Barb Care

Active schoolers that nip when kept in small groups.

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Zebra Danio Care

Bulletproof, active fish ideal for new tanks.

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Harlequin Rasbora Care

Peaceful, hardy schooling fish for community tanks.

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Kuhli Loach Care

Shy, eel-like bottom-dwellers that love groups.

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Cherry Shrimp Care

Beginner-friendly invertebrates and natural cleanup crew.

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Amano Shrimp Care

The best algae-eating shrimp for planted tanks.

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Mystery Snail Care

Big, peaceful snails that help clean the tank.

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Nerite Snail Care

The top algae-eating snail that will not overrun your tank.

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Oscar Fish Care

Big, intelligent cichlids that need a very large tank.

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Axolotl Care

Cool-water aquatic salamanders with special needs.

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