Tropical Fish Species & Care Guides
Browse detailed care guides by category.
Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Betta splendens
The iconic Siamese fighting fish: stunning colour, big personality and easy care in a heated nano tank.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
A dazzling blue-and-red schooling fish that defines the classic planted community aquarium.
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
A hardy, copper-coloured schooling fish that is a staple of the planted nature aquarium.
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
A jewel-like dwarf cichlid prized for its electric-blue spangling and peaceful temperament.
Fancy Goldfish
Carassius auratus
A hardy, long-lived cold-water classic that needs far more space and filtration than most people expect.
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
The endlessly colourful livebearer that breeds readily and is perfect for first-time fishkeepers.
Molly
Poecilia sphenops
A larger, adaptable livebearer that thrives in hard water and even tolerates light brackish conditions.
Bronze Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus
A hardy, endearing schooling catfish that keeps the substrate clean and entertains with its antics.
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus cirrhosus
The best algae-eating catfish for home aquariums — stays small, peaceful and works hard.
Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
A hardy, colourful nano invertebrate that cleans algae and breeds prolifically in planted tanks.