Asian Fish Species

WATER: pH 6.0-6.5, 2-8 dH, 79-84 F (26-29 C)

TANK: The tank should be thickly planted with plenty of hiding places among wood and plants. Use fine gravel or sand as a substrate.

PLANTS: Crinum, Ceratopteris, Hygrophila, Cryptocoryne, Nymphaea

FISH: Loaches, Barbs, Danios, Cyprind sharks (Red-tail, Bala, etc.), small Asian catfish, Knifefish

WATER: temperature should be 78-84 F.

TANK: There are a few tank arrangement options depending on the biotope the aquariast is attempting to recreate. The substrate varies from mud to sand to scattered pebbles and river rocks, so sand to coarse gravel is suitable for use in the aquarium. In all setups, use an effective filter that keeps the water clean and crystal clear.

PLANTS: Cryptocoryne, Vallisneria

FISH: Loaches, freshwater puffers, barbs, danios, and other cyprinds.

WATER: pH 5.5-6.5, 0-4 dH, 81-84 F (27-29 C)

TANK: The tank should be densely planted with a fine gravel or clay substrate. Use wood to create hiding places and use peat filtration. There should be little surface current.

PLANTS: Cryptocoryne, Nymphaea, Eleocharis

FISH: Gouramis, Bettas, Rasboras, Loaches, Glass Catfish, Cyprind sharks, Flying Fox

WATER: pH: 7.0-7.7, 6-12 dH, 70-75 F (18-24 C)

TANK: The tank should have bright lighting, fine gravel or sand, and heavy planting. Rocks can be used for shelter and hiding places.

PLANTS: Rotala, Ceratopteris, Aponogeton, Eleocharis, Blyxa

FISH: Danios, Rosy Barbs, Colisa, Spiny eels, Climbing perches, Badis, Loaches, Gyrinocheilus, Chaca and Glass catfish.