Moderate-care aquarium fish

Keep a group on clean fine sand or smooth, rounded gravel.

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Provide effective filtration, sheltered retreats and at least 450 L for one adult; allow more room for additional fish.

Provide a base of at least 120 × 30 cm for a pair and feed varied, predominantly carnivorous foods.

Manage male aggression with cover and sex ratio; offer live or frozen food and fit a lid.

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Adults are territorial and may damage tankmates; a group of six is only an option in a very large tank.

Provide a cool winter rest, planted cover and good oxygenation.

Plan for adult group space and hiding places; use a mature tank and a secure cover.

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Use a mature tank with established biofilm; confirm actual feeding and supplement food.

Keep a group with open swimming space; maintain stable water and regular partial water changes.

Maintain stable warm water and provide cover, open sand and a base of at least 60 × 30 cm.

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

High aggression — research tankmates carefully

Keep males separate; provide steady heat, gentle flow, surface access and a cover.

Keep a large group with open swimming space and a secure lid; avoid timid or slow tankmates.

Provide clean water, sheltered resting places and water circulation.

Keep a group in a mature, stable tank with calm companions; offer small live or frozen foods daily.

Provide a base of at least 120 × 45 cm; allow more space for a pair or group.

Provide a long, broad aquarium, unrestricted surface access and a secure lid; smaller fish may be eaten.

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Provide dense cover, stable warm water and room for fish to retreat from displaying males.

High aggression — research tankmates carefully

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Keep a substantial group; avoid slow or long-finned fish. A community needs more space than the minimum species setup.

Fin nipper — avoid with long-finned tankmates

Provide rock retreats and separate territories for a colony.

Provide a base of at least 120 × 45 cm; allow more space for a pair or group.

Provide a cool winter rest, planted cover and good oxygenation.