Tall-bodied schooling fish with territorial tendencies; adult height and filtration load are often underestimated.
This is an edited estimate of lifestyle compatibility, not an animal value rating. A higher score indicates that, based on current data, the animal is easier to integrate into your daily routine.
The composite score is calculated by weighting nine factors: beginner-friendliness, handling ease, interaction, space requirements, cost, maintenance, travel, veterinary access, and safety. Read risk signals according to field direction: lower scores for biting, escape, and toxicity indicate greater safety; higher scores for noise, odor, and cleaning indicate less hassle. Combine this page's environmental requirements and risk notes with your judgment; do not rely solely on the total score.
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Fewer specialists for fish and aquatic amphibians; water quality testing is the first line of defense.
Difficult; transport and water temperature control can affect diagnosis.
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Water temperature approximately 75.2–84.2 °F, kept stable and avoid strong water currents directly hitting the animal.
Fully aquatic; air humidity not applicable.
Maintain consistent day/night lighting and plant cover to avoid strong light causing individuals to hide for extended periods.
Not applicable; focus on stable water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and group space.
Maintain consistent day/night lighting and plant cover to avoid strong light causing individuals to hide for extended periods.
Minimum: Minimum stocking for adults is approximately 47.55 US gal, accounting for tank height and filtration load.
Recommended: Recommended minimum group size for adults is 66.04 US gal or larger, with tall plants and retreat areas provided.
Substrate free of pollutants and with appropriate particle size; perform regular waste removal. · After the cycle is established, maintain stable temperature, ammonia, and nitrite levels, and adjust flow based on group size and plant layout.
After the cycle is established, maintain stable temperature, ammonia, and nitrite levels, and adjust flow based on group size and plant layout.
These ranges are for planning the environment of a healthy adult, not a constant value for the entire enclosure, and do not cover disease, breeding, or juvenile stages.
Feed small amounts daily, rotating between flakes, frozen, and appropriate live foods; include feed-fast days and monitor water quality.
Minimum stocking for adults is approximately 47.55 US gal, accounting for tank height and filtration load.
Dimensions are editor suggestions, not mandatory minimum standards in all regions. Group size, individual body size, and layout may require more space.
Not suitable for long-term small tanks. Adult height, schooling, and territorial behavior require taller and wider water volumes.
Depends on body size and individual temperament. Smaller fish may be chased or eaten; do not base compatibility on the juvenile stage alone.
Purchase, possession, breeding, transport, and import/export regulations may differ. Please verify with the local competent authority using the scientific name.
This page is a structured editing example and has not yet undergone field-by-field expert review. Reference links are for further consultation; data for some groups may not apply to every species. Please read the full manual before formal husbandry.
Extended reading for the group; parameters still require verification field by field.
Even though they can breathe air, they still require filtration, stable temperature, and consistent water quality.
Active livebearers; breeding rates often exceed beginner expectations.
Schooling dwarf tetras; established water and sufficient companions are more important than individual specimens.
Fast-schooling fish; do not omit horizontal swimming space due to small body size.