Compatible Aquarium Fish
These fish are not compatible with most other species of fish.
Compatible aquarium fish. Incompatible species will increase stress in the tank which could result in disease and considerable loss. Aquarium industries has been supplying live aquarium fish since 1968 and we are proud to house australia s largest range of freshwater and marine aquarium fish. Use the chart below as a guideline when selecting fish and please read our article introducing new fish into your aquarium before making your fish selection.
Active fast moving may stress more peaceful and slow moving species. Whether you re thinking of adding a fish to an existing freshwater aquarium or planning for a completely new freshwater aquarium there are plenty of aquatic life options to choose from. Although easy prey for more aggressive fish neon tetras like to school together don t require much space and are not picky eaters.
When choosing compatible fish common sense should be used. Large fish may view small ones as lunch. Fish compatibility charts freshwater and marine charts brought to you by aquarium industries to help you with what fish are compatible with each other.
Best freshwater community aquarium fish neon tetra paracheirodon innesi bright and easy going the neon tetra is a great addition to any freshwater community tank. Although the aquarium fish chart will be right most of the time there are exceptions where some freshwater tropical species will get along with other incompatible species. Colorful discus gentle swordtails koi angelfish eels barbs sharks and so many more.
Neon tetras glowlight tetras harlequin rasboras white clouds fancy guppies corydoras catfish glass fish honey gouramis and ghost shrimp. Freshwater fish compatibility charts. Tank mate compatibility is crucial to a successful and healthy marine aquarium.
Obviously coldwater fish are not compatible with tropical fish. Joined aug 21 2008 14 posts. Discussion starter 1 sep 5 2008.
Compatible species should have overlapping requirements in terms of their water ph and carbonate hardness. It s important to note that while almost every fish you can think of will have at least one fish they can live with. This is highly dependable on which order they are added to the aquarium the size of the aquarium and how often the tank is fed.
These fish and shrimp are compatible and a few of them will do well in a 15 gallon aquarium with warm water. We also provide a range of. This list isn t exhaustive and only includes some of the most compatible fish that will be fine with almost any neighbors.
