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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Puffer - Fahaka
Tetraodon lineatus
Tank size: 100+ Gallons
Max Size: 18 inches
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Aggressive
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: No safe tank mates
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Puffer - Figure Eight
Tetraodon biocellactus
Tank size: 15+ Gallons
Max Size: 3 inches
Lifespan: 15 years
Temperament: Aggressive
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Bumblebee Gobies, Knight Gobies, Mollies
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Puffer - Golden Avocado
Auriglobius modestus
Tank size: 20+ Gallons
Max Size: 5 inches
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Aggressive
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Danios, Kuhli Loaches, Tetras
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Puffer - Leopard
Tetraodon nigroviridis
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 6.7 inches
Lifespan: 15 years
Temperament: Aggressive
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: No tank mates recommended
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Puffer - South American
Colomesus asellus
Tank size: 15+ Gallons
Max Size: 5 inches
Lifespan: 10 years
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Schooling: No
Common Tank Mates: Danios, Rasboras, Nerite Snails
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Rainbow - Boesemani
Melanotaenia boesemani
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 4.5 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Danios, Rasboras, Larger Tetras, Ghost Shrimp
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Rainbow - Madagascar
Bedotia geayi
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 6 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 11 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes
Common Tank Mates: Black Ruby Barbs, Corydoras, Catfish
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Rainbow - Neon
Melanotaenia praecox
Tank size: 20+ Gallons
Max Size: 2.5 to 3 inches
Lifespan: 4 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Tetras, Guppies, Barbs, Platys
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Rainbow - Parkinsoni
Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Tank size: 30+ Gallons
Max Size: 6 inches
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
Temperament: Community Fish
Schooling: Yes
Common Tank Mates: Mollies, Rasboras, Guppies, Tetras
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Rainbow - Paskai
Pseudomugil paskai
Tank size: 10+ Gallons
Max Size: 1.5 inches
Lifespan: 2 years
Temperament: Peaceful
Schooling: Yes (6 or more)
Common Tank Mates: Mollies, Honey Gourami, Zebra Danios, Corydoras
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