8 Families ยท 22 Species Profiles

Fish Families

Eight scientific families documented with academic rigor โ€” taxonomy, natural history, water chemistry, diet and health for every species.

Osphronemidae โ€” Bettas & Gouramis ๐Ÿ  Osphronemidae โ€” Bettas & Gouramis Labyrinth fish with a lung-like organ โ€” bettas, gouramis. Southeast Asia. Beginner Cyprinidae โ€” Goldfish & Carps ๐ŸŸ Cyprinidae โ€” Goldfish & Carps Carps and minnows โ€” goldfish, koi, danios. The largest fish family. Beginner Poeciliidae โ€” Livebearers ๐Ÿฆ Poeciliidae โ€” Livebearers Live-bearing toothcarps โ€” guppies, mollies, platies, swordtails. Beginner Characidae โ€” Tetras โœจ Characidae โ€” Tetras Characins from South America โ€” neon tetras, cardinals, hatchetfish. Beginner Cichlidae โ€” Cichlids ๐Ÿ  Cichlidae โ€” Cichlids Parental-care specialists โ€” angelfish, discus, oscars, rams. Intermediate Pomacentridae โ€” Reef Fish ๐ŸŒŠ Pomacentridae โ€” Reef Fish Damselfish & clownfish โ€” coral reef marine species. Intermediate Callichthyidae โ€” Armored Catfish ๐Ÿงน Callichthyidae โ€” Armored Catfish Corydoras catfish โ€” peaceful bottom dwellers. Beginner Neocaridina & Invertebrates ๐Ÿฆ Neocaridina & Invertebrates Shrimp and snails โ€” cherry shrimp, amano, mystery snail. Easy