Tetras & rasboras
Neon Tetra
The neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish belonging to the family Characidae.
- Scientific name
- Paracheirodon innesi
- Adult size
- 3-4 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
All fish
The complete index of 25 freshwater aquarium fish covered by Icicle, grouped by keeping group.
Tetras & rasboras6
Tetras & rasboras
Harlequin Rasbora
The harlequin rasbora, Trigonostigma heteromorpha, is a small cyprinid that has been a mainstay of the freshwater hobby for decades.
- Scientific name
- Trigonostigma heteromorpha
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Tetras & rasboras
Cardinal Tetra
The cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) is a small, brightly colored freshwater fish belonging to the family Characidae.
- Scientific name
- Paracheirodon axelrodi
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Tetras & rasboras
Rummy-Nose Tetra
The Rummy-Nose Tetra, Hemigrammus rhodostomus, is a small, peaceful characin prized for its striking red anterior coloration and tightly schooling behavior.
- Scientific name
- Hemigrammus rhodostomus
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Tetras & rasboras
Glowlight Tetra
The glowlight tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish belonging to the family Characidae.
- Scientific name
- Hemigrammus erythrozonus
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Tetras & rasboras
Galaxy Rasbora
The galaxy rasbora (Danio margaritatus), also known in the aquarium trade as the celestial pearl danio, is a small cyprinid that became widely available to.
- Scientific name
- Danio margaritatus
- Adult size
- 2-3 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Barbs & danios2
Barbs & danios
Zebra Danio
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a small, hardy freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae.
- Scientific name
- Danio rerio
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Barbs & danios
Cherry Barb
The cherry barb (Puntius titteya) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae.
- Scientific name
- Puntius titteya
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Livebearers4
Livebearers
Guppy
The guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a small, livebearing freshwater fish belonging to the family Poeciliidae.
- Scientific name
- Poecilia reticulata
- Adult size
- 3-6 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Livebearers
Molly
The molly (Poecilia sphenops) is a small, hardy livebearing fish that has been a staple of the freshwater aquarium hobby for decades.
- Scientific name
- Poecilia sphenops
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Livebearers
Platy
The platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is a small, hardy livebearing fish that has been a staple of the freshwater aquarium hobby for decades.
- Scientific name
- Xiphophorus maculatus
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Livebearers
Swordtail
The swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a popular freshwater livebearer known for its hardiness and the male's elongated lower caudal fin, which resembles a.
- Scientific name
- Xiphophorus hellerii
- Adult size
- 10-12 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Cichlids3
Cichlids
Angelfish
The angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a freshwater cichlid native to the Amazon River basin in South America.
- Scientific name
- Pterophyllum scalare
- Adult size
- 15-25 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Cichlids
Discus
The discus, Symphysodon aequifasciatus, is a freshwater cichlid from the Amazon basin and is widely regarded as one of the most demanding yet rewarding.
- Scientific name
- Symphysodon aequifasciatus
- Adult size
- 15-20 cm
- Care level
- Advanced
Cichlids
Oscar
The Oscar, Astronotus ocellatus, is a large freshwater cichlid from South America.
- Scientific name
- Astronotus ocellatus
- Adult size
- up to 35 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Gouramis & labyrinth fish4
Gouramis & labyrinth fish
Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Betta splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish, is a small freshwater labyrinth fish that has been kept in captivity for well over a century.
- Scientific name
- Betta splendens
- Adult size
- 6-7 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Gouramis & labyrinth fish
Dwarf Gourami
The dwarf gourami, Trichogaster lalius, is a small labyrinth fish that has been a staple of the freshwater hobby for decades.
- Scientific name
- Trichogaster lalius
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Gouramis & labyrinth fish
Pearl Gourami
The pearl gourami, Trichopodus leerii, is a medium-sized labyrinth fish long established in the freshwater aquarium hobby.
- Scientific name
- Trichopodus leerii
- Adult size
- 10-12 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Gouramis & labyrinth fish
Honey Gourami
The honey gourami (Trichogaster chuna) is a small, peaceful labyrinth fish that is well suited to community aquariums.
- Scientific name
- Trichogaster chuna
- Adult size
- 4-5 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Catfish & loaches5
Catfish & loaches
Bronze Corydoras
The Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) is a small, peaceful freshwater catfish belonging to the family Callichthyidae.
- Scientific name
- Corydoras aeneus
- Adult size
- 6-7 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Catfish & loaches
Bristlenose Pleco
The Bristlenose Pleco, Ancistrus cirrhosus, is a small armored catfish from the family Loricariidae and one of the most widely kept plecos in the freshwater.
- Scientific name
- Ancistrus cirrhosus
- Adult size
- 10-15 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
Catfish & loaches
Kuhli Loach
The kuhli loach, Pangio kuhlii, is a small, eel-like freshwater fish in the family Cobitidae.
- Scientific name
- Pangio kuhlii
- Adult size
- 7-10 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Catfish & loaches
Clown Loach
The clown loach, Chromobotia macracanthus, is a large, striking loach of the family Botiidae and one of the most recognisable freshwater aquarium fishes.
- Scientific name
- Chromobotia macracanthus
- Adult size
- up to 30 cm
- Care level
- Intermediate
Catfish & loaches
Sterbai Corydoras
The Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a small, peaceful freshwater catfish belonging to the family Callichthyidae.
- Scientific name
- Corydoras sterbai
- Adult size
- 5-6 cm
- Care level
- Beginner
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Cold-water & hardy
Goldfish
The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae.
- Scientific name
- Carassius auratus
- Adult size
- up to 30 cm
- Care level
- Beginner