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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Knifefish - Black Ghost
Apteronotus albifrons
Tank size: 100+ Gallons
Max Size: 18 to 20 inches
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Electric Blue Acaras, Silver Dollar Fish, Oscars, Corydoras
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Koi - Butterfly
Cyprinus carpio
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 12 to 15 inches
Lifespan: 25 to 30 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (3 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Pond Goldfish, Plecos
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Livebearer - Endler's (M)
Poecilia wingei
Tank size: 5 to 10 Gallons
Max Size: 1 inch
Lifespan: 1 to 3 years
Temperament: Community Fish
Schooling: Yes (4 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Danios, Tetras, Corydoras
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Loach - Angelicus Botia
Botia kubotai
Tank size: 30+ gallons
Max Size: 6 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 12 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (4 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Clown Loaches, Dojo Loaches
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Loach - Batik Botia
Mesonoemacheilus triangularis
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 2 to 3 inches
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Tetras, Platies, Mollies
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Loach - Black Kuhli
Pangio oblonga
Tank size: 5+ Gallons
Max Size: 4 inches
Lifespan: 14 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Guppies, Harlequin Rasboras, Bettas, Gouramis
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Loach - Clown
Chromobotia macracanthus
Tank size: 75+ Gallons
Max Size: 8 to 12 inches
Lifespan: 30 years
Temperament: Sometimes Aggressive in small groups
Schooling: Yes (4 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Tetras, Corydoras, Discus, Plecos, Gouramis
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Loach - Dojo
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Tank size: 55+ gallons
Max Size: 6 inches
Lifespan: 7 to 10 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (2 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Kuhli Loaches, Zebra Danios, White Cloud Minnows, Rosy Barbs
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