Large Tropical Fish
A very pretty fish that grows to be only about 12 long and so is a somewhat reasonable aquarium fish for very large aquariums.
Large tropical fish. They come from south american rivers so love a tank with rocks driftwood and good water flow. Click here for more information about this fish. The minimum tank size for this species is a 30 gallon tank with plenty of hiding places dark substrate and low lighting.
The keyhole cichlid is the best large yet peaceful fish species for a community fish tank because of its personality and odd colors that stand out. Tropical fish are generally those fish found in aquatic tropical environments around the world including both freshwater and saltwater species. They are docile but active and you will need a very large tank for a school of adults.
The term tropical fish is not a taxonomic group but rather is a general term for fish found in such environments particularly those kept in aquariums. Goldfish however are a cool water species. This big sized fish of around 35 cms in length needs a minimum 30 gallons tank for better care.
Oscar fish astronotus ocellatus it is the favorable tropical aquarium fish from the cichlid family for home aquariums. Fishkeepers often keep tropical fish in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The pearl gourami is a relatively large but peaceful fish and one of the most easy to keep gouramis.
The largest of the gar and the largest entirely freshwater fish in north america is the alligator gar atractosteus spatula. When choosing tank mates for tinfoil barbs and bala sharks consider other large peaceful fish. However you should not house them with aggressive fish.
Pictus catfish have long barbels and spines on their pectoral fins that require care to prevent them from breaking. They can be housed with other fish of a similar size and temperament. Therefore you should consider it as a big centerpiece fish for your freshwater aquarium.
The largest gar ever known caught in louisiana in 1925 was 3 m 9 8 ft in length and weighed 137 kg 302 lb. Most aquarium fish that you are going to find in a pet store are tropical water species meaning they like water temperatures ranging from about 75f to 85f. This is due to the water requirements.
Another fact about goldfish that is not commonly known is that they should be kept with other goldfish only. Tinfoil barbs grow to over a foot. Like the bala shark it is a schooling fish that should be kept in a group.
