SelectYourFish.com
This site provides an interactive way to search for freshwater aquarium fish, shrimps, snails and crabs based on their requirements and characteristics.
Search by different attributes in Selector
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The Database
species in databasefish
other (for example shrimps)
species with 'more' module
Search categories
See each category explained below. The percentage value next to each category reflects the proportion of fish included out of the total.
Keeping difficulty
Beginner : Ideal for those new to aquarium keeping.
Easy : Suitable for hobbyists with some experience.
Medium : Requires knowledge and some diligence in maintaining specific environmental conditions.
Difficult : Demands advanced knowledge and dedicated care to sustain the appropriate environment.
Purchase availability
Very common : Widely available at local pet stores.
Common : Generally available at local pet stores.
Rare : Less likely to be found at local pet stores.
Very rare : Usually requires special sourcing.
Social behavior
Schooling : Must be kept in groups of six or more of their kind.
Social : It's much better for their health and behavior to live in groups.
Solitary : Can or should be kept alone.
Agression level
Peaceful : Mostly calm but may have some minor squabbles.
Mostly peaceful : Might fight over space or mates, or eat much smaller fish.
Agressive : Can be very territorial. Needs a lot of room to live with others peacefully.
Breeding difficulty
Easy : Often breeds without needing special water conditions.
Medium : Might breed with some extra care.
Hard : Needs specific steps to breed successfully.
No record : No known cases of breeding by fishkeepers.
Swim location
Bottom : Swims or rests on the bottom of the tank.
Middle : Mostly swims in the middle.
Top : Mostly swims near the surface.
Regional origin
South America
Central America
North America
Africa
Australia
Southeast Asia
South Asia
East Asia
West Asia(<1%)
Europe(<1%)
Artificial Origin(<1%)
Fish cards
Both the Selector and the Database use fish cards to display each fish. Click on the cards to see more details.