Zebra Danios are hardy, fast-swimming schooling fish known for their horizontal black-and-white stripes and energetic personality. They’re an ideal beginner fish that adapts well to a variety of conditions and tank setups. Their active nature makes them a great addition to peaceful community aquariums.

• Temperature: 65–77°F

• pH: 6.5–7.8 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and very active

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 2 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, supplemented with crushed flakes, frozen brine shrimp, or daphnia

Pink Lady Snails are a beautiful freshwater snail variety known for their bright pink or blush-toned shells and peaceful algae-eating habits. They’re excellent for planted or community tanks and help clean up leftover food and biofilm. Easy to care for and eye-catching!

• Temperature: 68–82°F

• pH: 7.0–8.2 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 6–18 dGH (essential for strong shell growth)

• Temperament: Peaceful and non-aggressive

• Recommended Group Size: Can be kept singly or in groups

• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

• Max Size: 1.5–2 inches (depending on species)

• Diet: Hikari Crab Cuisine, algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), and leftover fish food

Penguin Tetras are peaceful and active schooling fish known for their unique black stripe that runs from mid-body to the lower tail at a distinctive upward angle. Their silver bodies and calm nature make them a great choice for community aquariums. They thrive in planted tanks with gentle flow and stable water conditions.

• Temperature: 73–80°F

• pH: 6.0–7.5 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 3–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 2 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, supplemented with frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, and high-quality flakes

Orange Laser Corydoras are vibrant and eye-catching bottom dwellers, easily recognized by the vivid orange stripe running along their backs. These peaceful and social fish thrive in groups and enjoy soft, sandy substrates with plenty of hiding places. Their striking appearance and friendly behavior make them perfect for community aquariums.

• Temperature: 72–78°F

• pH: 6.5–7.8 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 4–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 4 or more (schooling species)

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 2.5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari Sinking Wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and blanched vegetables

Orange Boesemani Rainbowfish are colorful, active schooling fish prized for their vibrant gradient—typically orange in the rear fading to bluish hues in front. These peaceful rainbows thrive in planted tanks with good swimming space and do best in groups.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 7.0–8.0 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 8–20 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 5 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Max Size: 4–4.5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, high-quality flakes, and frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia

Neon green Rasboras are tiny, glowing green-yellow nano fish that add a burst of color and constant activity to planted aquariums. Peaceful and social, they do best in schools and are an excellent choice for community nano tanks. Their subtle shimmer looks especially stunning against dark substrate and live plants.

• Temperature: 72–80°F

• pH: 6.5–7.8 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 3–10 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 6 or more (schooling species)

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 0.75–1 inch

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Micro Pellets, crushed flakes, and baby brine shrimp or daphnia

Dalmatian Sailfin Mollies are eye-catching livebearers with bold black-and-white marbling and dramatic, extended dorsal fins in males. They are peaceful, active swimmers that thrive in hard, alkaline water and do well in planted community aquariums. A small amount of aquarium salt is often appreciated but not required.

• Temperature: 74–82°F

• pH: 7.2–8.4 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 10–25 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Recommended Group Size: 1 male to 2–3 females, or small group

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 4–5 inches (larger for males with full sailfins)

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Fancy Guppy, high-quality flakes, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini)

Black Kuhli Loach are slender, eel-like bottom dwellers known for their peaceful temperament and shy behavior. They thrive in soft, sandy substrates with plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, or dense plants. Most active at night, they are excellent scavengers and do best in established, well-maintained aquariums.

• Temperature: 74–80°F

• pH: 6.0–7.0

• Hardness: 3–10 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and shy

• Recommended Group Size: 5 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Diet: Sinking foods like Hikari Sinking Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, and frozen bloodworms or daphnia

Yoyo Loaches are energetic, social bottom-dwellers known for their bold silver-and-black patterning that often resembles the letters "Y-O-Y-O." They’re highly active, especially in groups, and are excellent snail hunters. These loaches thrive in aquariums with plenty of hiding spots, soft substrate, and stable water conditions.

• Temperature: 75–80°F

• pH: 6.5–7.8 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive; best behavior in groups

• Recommended Group Size: 5 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons (larger for groups)

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari Sinking Wafers, supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and occasional vegetables

Trapdoor Snails are hardy, peaceful freshwater snails prized for their algae-eating abilities and ability to live in both aquariums and ponds. Named for the operculum (“trapdoor”) that seals their shell opening, they are livebearers and won’t overpopulate as rapidly as other snail species. They are excellent for controlling algae on glass, plants, and décor.

• Temperature: 65–78°F

• pH: 7.0–8.4 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 8–18 dGH (require calcium for healthy shell development)

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Recommended Group Size: Single or multiple (non-aggressive)

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Max Size: 2 inches

• Diet: Hikari Algae Wafers, Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, biofilm, algae, and blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach

Roseline Sharks are sleek, fast-swimming schooling fish known for their torpedo-shaped bodies, bright red stripes, and shimmering gold-silver scales. Peaceful yet active, they make excellent additions to large community tanks with open swimming space. These fish thrive in clean, well-oxygenated aquariums with stable water conditions.

• Temperature: 72–79°F

• pH: 6.5–7.5 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful, active schooling fish

• Recommended Group Size: 5 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula, Hikari Vibra Bites, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp, bloodworms, and spirulina-rich flakes or pellets