Nannostomus trifasciatus (Lebiasinidae)

The three-lined pencilfish requires shady vegetation but also swimming space. Though the female lays prolifically (around 1,000 eggs), hatching and rearing are traditionally considered difficult. Size: 5-6 cm.

• Notopterus chitala (Notopteridae)
• Trichogaster trichopterus
• A Rasbora heteromorpha
• Pelvicachromis pulcher
• Metynnis argenteus (Serrasalmidae)