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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Platy - Sunburst Wag
Xiphophorus maculatus
Tank size: 10+ Gallons
Max Size: 2 to 3 inches
Lifespan: 3 to 4 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (3 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Mollies, Honey Gourami, Bettas, Zebra Danios, Corydoras
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Pleco - Albino Chocolate
Hypostomus plecostomus 'Albino'
Tank size: 75+ Gallons
Max Size: 8 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Cichlids, Platies, Guppies, Mollies
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Pleco - Albinus Rubber Lip L146a
Chaetostoma thomasi L146a
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 7 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Harlequin Rasboras, Guppies, Dwarf Gourami, Corydoras Catfish
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Pleco - Blue Eye Lemon Bristlenose
Ancistrus sp.
Tank size: 30+ gallons
Max Size: 4 to 5 inches
Lifespan: 5 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Neon Tetras, Guppies, Platys, Cichlids, Bettas
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Pleco - Blue Phantom L128
Hemiancistrus sp.
Tank size: 50+ Gallons
Max Size: 7 inches
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Tiger Barbs, Odessa Barbs, Cichlids, Neon Tetras
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Pleco - Bristlenose
Ancistrus sp. L144a
Tank size: 25+ Gallons
Max Size: 3 to 5 inches
Lifespan: 12 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Neon Tetras, Platies, Guppies
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Pleco - Butterfly
Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus
Tank size: 60+ Gallons
Max Size: 5 to 7 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Angelfish, Electric Blue Acaras, Keyhole Cichlids
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Pleco - Clown
Peckoltia vittata L103
Tank size: 20+ gallons
Max Size: 3.5 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Ember Tetras, Dwarf Gouramis, Corydoras, Minnows
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Pleco - Columbian Spotted/Sailfin
Glyptopericthys cf.
Tank size: 125+ Gallons
Max Size: 20 inches
Lifespan: 15 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: African Cichlids, Dwarf Cichlids, Larger Tetras
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