Freshwater Inventory Archive
Shown below is a complete list of the freshwater fish & invertebrate species that can sometimes be found at The Fish Room. Not all species shown are kept in stock at all times, but many can be sourced upon customer request! Photos are representative images, not exact specimens. Contact Us for availability and pricing!
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Cichlid - Cuban
Nandopsis tetracanthus
Tank size: 100+ Gallons
Max Size: 10 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 12 years
Temperament: Aggressive
Schooling: No
Region: Central America
Common Tank Mates: Clown Loaches, Giant Danios, Plecos, Red Rainbow Fish
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Cichlid - Cutteri
Cryptoheros cutteri
Tank size: 55+ Gallons
Max Size: 5 inches
Lifespan: 2 to 5 years
Temperament: Aggressive
Schooling: No
Region: Central America
Common Tank Mates: Buenos Aires Tetras, Swordtails, Goodeids
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Cichlid - Electric Blue Acara
Aequidens pulcher
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 7 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 10 years
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Schooling: Yes (Better in Pairs)
Region: South America
Common Tank Mates: Corydoras, Discus, Oscars, Rainbowfish
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Cichlid - Electric Blue Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciatus 'Blue'
Tank size: 55+ Gallons
Max Size: 8 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years
Temperament: Aggressive
Schooling: No
Region: Central America
Common Tank Mates: Oscars, Convict Cichlids, Firemouth Cichlids
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Cichlid - Firemouth
Thorichthys meeki
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 6 inches
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Region: Central America
Common Tank Mates: Swordtails, Rummynose Tetras, Pictus Catfish, Rosy Barb
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Cichlid - Geophagus sveni (Sven's Eartheater)
Geophagus sveni
Tank size: 75+ Gallons
Max Size: 6.5 inches
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (5 or more)
Region: South America
Common Tank Mates: Electric Blue Acaras, Severums, Clown Loaches, Bristlenose Plecos
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Cichlid - Gold Head Calvus
Altolamprologus compressiceps
Tank size: 55+ Gallons
Max Size: 8 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 10 years
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Schooling: No
Region: Africa, Lake Tanganyika
Common Tank Mates: Dwarf Makawi Cichlids, Altoamprologus
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Cichlid - Gold Severum
Heros severus 'Gold'
Tank size: 45+ Gallons
Max Size: 7 inches
Lifespan: 5 years
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Schooling: No
Region: South American
Common Tank Mates: Gouramis, Oscars, Angelfish, Green Terror Cichlids
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Cichlid - Green Severum
Heros severus
Tank size: 45+ Gallons
Max Size: 7 inches
Lifespan: 5 years
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Schooling: No
Region: South America
Common Tank Mates: Dwarf Gourami, Oscars, Angelfish, Jack Dempsey
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