Species Profiles
2402 articles- Glossostigma Elatinoides (Glossostigma elatinoides) Care GuideOne of the smallest carpeting plants, forming a dense low mat just a few millimeters high under intense lighting.
- Hygrophila Polysperma (Hygrophila polysperma) Care GuideOne of the hardiest and fastest-growing aquarium plants available, nearly impossible to kill. Thrives under almost any conditions and is an
- Limnophila Sessiliflora (Limnophila sessiliflora) Care GuideA fast-growing stem plant with delicate feathery whorls of leaves that create an attractive bushy appearance.
- Bacopa Caroliniana (Bacopa caroliniana) Care GuideA sturdy stem plant with thick round leaves that emits a pleasant lemon scent when crushed. Grows slowly compared to other stem plants, maki
- Pogostemon Helferi (Pogostemon helferi) Care GuideA distinctive foreground plant with star-shaped rosettes of crinkled, zigzag-edged leaves. Thrives in nutrient-rich substrate with CO2 injec
- Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) Care GuideA free-floating plant with rosette-shaped velvety leaves that resemble small heads of lettuce. Produces long feathery roots that provide exc
- Alternanthera Reineckii (Alternanthera reineckii) Care GuideA striking red stem plant that provides a vivid color contrast in planted aquariums. Requires high light and CO2 to maintain its intense red
- Ludwigia Repens (Ludwigia repens) Care GuideAn attractive stem plant with leaves that range from green to deep red depending on light intensity. One of the easiest red plants to grow,
- Rotala Rotundifolia (Rotala rotundifolia) Care GuideVersatile Asian stem plant. Develops pink to red coloration under strong light and CO2, and is easy to shape through frequent trimming.
- Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) Care GuideA fast-growing stem plant with uniquely shaped feathery leaves that change form depending on light intensity. Excellent nutrient absorber th
- HC Cuba (Hemianthus callitrichoides) Care GuideThe smallest aquarium plant in the world, forming an incredibly dense bright-green carpet. Demands high light, CO2 injection, and nutrient-r
- Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) Care GuideA grass-like foreground plant that spreads quickly via runners to form a lush green carpet. Adapts well to a wide range of water conditions
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii (Cryptocoryne wendtii) Care GuideHighly adaptable Sri Lankan aroid available in green, bronze and red forms. Known for occasional crypt melt after transplanting, but recover
- Vallisneria (Vallisneria spiralis) Care GuideA fast-growing grass-like plant with long ribbon leaves that sway beautifully in the current. Spreads rapidly via runners and can quickly fi
- Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri) Care GuideClassic large rosette plant from South America. Produces broad lanceolate leaves and benefits strongly from root tabs in a nutrient-rich sub
- Java Moss (Taxiphyllum barbieri) Care GuideAdaptable Southeast Asian moss that attaches to almost any surface. Tolerates a wide range of light and water conditions and is a staple cov
- Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) Care GuideHardy epiphytic fern from Southeast Asia. Attaches to wood or rock, tolerates low light and most water types, and reproduces via plantlets o
- Anubias Barteri (Anubias barteri) Care GuideRobust West African rhizome plant with thick, dark-green leaves. Tolerates low light and rough handling, an excellent choice for cichlid and
- Dwarf Mexican Crayfish care guideDwarf Mexican Crayfish (Cambarellus patzcuarensis) — minimum tank 30 L, temperature 18-26 °C, pH 6.5-8.
- Ramshorn Snail care guideRamshorn Snail (Planorbarius corneus) — minimum tank 10 L, temperature 18-28 °C, pH 6.5-8.
- Ghost Shrimp care guideGhost Shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus) — minimum tank 20 L, temperature 20-28 °C, pH 6.5-8.
- Banggai Cardinalfish care guideBanggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) — minimum tank 100 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 8-8.4.
- Gold Barb care guideGold Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus) — minimum tank 75 L, temperature 18-24 °C, pH 6-8.
- Yo-Yo Loach (Botia almorhae) Care GuideActive, gregarious loach from the Ganges drainage with a distinctive Y-O-Y-O body pattern. Effective snail predator but requires groups of f
- Synodontis Petricola care guideSynodontis Petricola (Synodontis petricola) — minimum tank 120 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 7.5-8.5.
- Jack Dempsey care guideJack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) — minimum tank 300 L, temperature 22-28 °C, pH 6.5-8.
- Firemouth Cichlid care guideFiremouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) — minimum tank 200 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 6.5-8.
- Yellowtail Damselfish care guideYellowtail Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema) — minimum tank 100 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 8-8.4.
- Cherry Shrimp care guideCherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) — minimum tank 20 L, temperature 18-28 °C, pH 6.5-8.
- Sparkling Gourami care guideSparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila) — minimum tank 30 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 6-7.5. Peaceful middle-water species.
- Boesemani Rainbowfish care guideBoesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) — minimum tank 150 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 7-8.
- Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) Care GuideLarge, social loach from Borneo and Sumatra with vivid orange-and-black banding. Long-lived but demanding: needs very large tanks, groups of
- Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) Care GuideOne of the smallest catfish species, native to the Rio Madeira basin. Unusually for the genus, it actively swims in mid-water, making it ide
- Yellow Lab Cichlid care guideYellow Lab Cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus) — minimum tank 150 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 7.5-8.5.
- Black Skirt Tetra care guideBlack Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) — minimum tank 60 L, temperature 22-26 °C, pH 6-7.5.
- Congo Tetra care guideCongo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) — minimum tank 100 L, temperature 23-28 °C, pH 6-7.5.
- Serpae Tetra care guideSerpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) — minimum tank 60 L, temperature 22-27 °C, pH 5.5-7.5.
- Glowlight Tetra care guideGlowlight Tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) — minimum tank 40 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 5.5-7.
- Black Neon Tetra care guideBlack Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) — minimum tank 40 L, temperature 23-27 °C, pH 5.5-7.5.
- Honey Gourami care guideHoney Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) — minimum tank 40 L, temperature 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5. Peaceful top-water species.
- Electric Blue Acara care guideElectric Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) — minimum tank 150 L, temperature 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5.
- Celestial Pearl Danio care guideCelestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus) — minimum tank 30 L, temperature 20-26 °C, pH 6.5-7.5. Peaceful middle-water species.
- Endler's Livebearer care guideEndler's Livebearer (Poecilia wingei) — minimum tank 20 L, temperature 22-28 °C, pH 6.5-8. Peaceful middle-water species.
- Ember Tetra care guideEmber Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) — minimum tank 20 L, temperature 23-29 °C, pH 5.5-7. Peaceful middle-water species.
- Rummy Nose Tetra care guideRummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) — minimum tank 75 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 5.5-7. Peaceful middle-water species.
- Goldfish care guideGoldfish (Carassius auratus) — minimum tank 150 L, temperature 18-24 °C, pH 6.5-8.
- Oscar care guideOscar (Astronotus ocellatus) — minimum tank 400 L, temperature 22-28 °C, pH 6-8.
- Dwarf Gourami care guideDwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) — minimum tank 40 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 6-7.5. Peaceful top-water species.
- Pearl Gourami care guidePearl Gourami (Trichopodus leerii) — minimum tank 120 L, temperature 24-28 °C, pH 5.5-7.5. Peaceful top-water species.
- Harlequin Rasbora care guideHarlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) — minimum tank 40 L, temperature 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7. Peaceful middle-water species.