Identification of Tropical Freshwater Fish

Tropical fresh water fish vary in size and color. They are usually found in warm water temperatures of 70 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit and can be identified by their colorations or shape.

  1. Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta)

    • The Siamese Fighting fish also known as the Betta fish is found in Asia. The females can grow up to 1.5 inches and the males grow up to 3 to 4 inches in length. Their fins fan out with various color patterns such as deep reds, greens, yellows, and blue, to much lighter pinks and purples.

    Swordtails

    • Its tail, shaped like a sword and its bright colorations, identifies the Swordtail fish. Males usually grow to 4 inches and females to 3 inches in length. They are an aggressive fish and can hold their own in a tank with other fish. These fish originate from Central America and are thrive in water temperatures of 72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Kissing Gourami

    • The Kissing Gourami is found in Southeast Asia and can grow up to 12 inches in length. Its name is derived from the way it puckers up its lips to kiss other fish. They only appear in a few color patterns such as pale pink, rose-pink, and orange-pink, although some breeders have morphed their coloring to a much brighter pink.

    Discus

    • The Discus fish is a large cichlid and found in the Amazon. It can measure up to 6 inches in length. The Discus is a peaceful fish and prefers to live with other peaceful fish. Its colorations vary between leopard skin, brilliant blue, millennium gold, and white face red moon.

    Platy

    • Platy fish are tropical freshwater fish that habitat Central America. They grow to an average length of 1.5 inches, although females can grow up to 2.5 inches. They're identified by their bright coloring of orange, black, green, blue, and salt and pepper patterns.