These are species that spend most of their time near the surface. Examples include Guppies and Hatchetfish.
Malawi Featherfin: Elegant Lake Tanganyika cichlid with feather-like fins. Peaceful, omnivorous, and captivating. Thrives in rocky habitats with compatible tank mates. Unique breeding behavior.
Silver Arowanas: prehistoric fish with unique jumping ability. Top-dwelling carnivores need large tanks. Intelligent and long-lived, they’re challenging but rewarding for experienced aquarists.
The Least Killifish (*Heterandria formosa*) is a small, peaceful, top-to-mid-dwelling fish from the US, ideal for beginners, and thrives in well-planted community tanks.
Marble Hatchetfish: small, peaceful surface dwellers from South America. Unique shape, marbled pattern. Need soft, acidic water. Ideal for community tanks. Known for jumping ability.
Giant Danios are active, peaceful schooling fish with stunning colors. They thrive with compatible tank mates, varied diets, and proper care in well-maintained aquariums.
Phoenix Rasboras: tiny, vibrant fish from Indonesia. Peaceful schoolers, ideal for planted tanks. Need soft, warm water. Grow to 0.8 inches. Live 5-8 years. Great with small, calm tank mates.
Golden Wonder Killifish are stunning, active fish that make a great addition to peaceful community tanks. With proper care and compatible tank mates, they thrive.
Spotted Blue-Eye Rainbowfish are tiny, colorful fish with unique behaviors and tank mate preferences. Learn about their care, breeding, and tank setup in this guide.
Pygmy Hatchetfish are tiny, peaceful, silver fish that thrive in planted tanks with calm tank mates. They are carnivorous, active, and require a varied diet of small live or frozen foods.
Clown Killifish are colorful, peaceful fish that thrive in well-planted tanks with compatible tankmates. They require frequent feeding, regular water changes, and a secure lid to prevent jumping.
