How do you search for a species on Aquaryus?

Use the scientific or common name in search, then open the profile that best matches the species.

Which parameters should be compared before choosing a species?

Compare adult size, minimum volume, temperature, pH, water type and related species before adding livestock to an aquarium.

Why explore species families?

Families help compare related species, understand shared needs and continue toward more relevant profiles.

Aquarium keeping encyclopedia

Aquaryus

The encyclopedia for identifying, comparing and keeping aquarium fish, plants, crustaceans, invertebrates and snails.

1445 profiles to find a species, compare its needs and continue to related families or profiles.

What would you like to do?

Identify a speciesSearch quickly by scientific or common name.Choose a fishCompare size, volume, temperature, pH and behavior.Find a plantExplorer les plantes par liste, famille ou fiche détaillée.Understand waterpH, hardness, temperature: the basics for a stable aquarium.Diagnose a diseaseOpen the aquarium fish disease profiles.Explore familiesBrowse by family to discover related species.

Explore the encyclopedia

The main entry points for browsing profiles and leaving with an answer.

1155FishAquarium fish profilesIdentify a species, compare parameters, explore families.185PlantsAquarium plant profilesChoose plants by height, temperature and pH.34CrustaceansShrimp and crustaceansExplore aquarium crustaceans and their keeping conditions.33InvertebratesAquarium invertebratesFind less common species and their needs.38SnailsAquarium snailsUnderstand their role, size and parameters.

Guided paths

Short paths that turn a question into the next useful page.

01I want to identify a speciesStart from a name, photo or rough memory, then open the closest profile.02I am preparing an aquariumCompare fish by water type, temperature, volume and size before choosing.03I am looking for easy plantsStart from a robust selection before opening detailed profiles.04I want to understand a problemWater parameters, diseases and symptoms: leave with a concrete lead.

Using Aquaryus well

Compare before choosing

Aquaryus is designed as a practical encyclopedia: each profile helps you check the real needs of a species before adding it to an aquarium. Start with the scientific or common name, then compare adult size, minimum volume, temperature, pH and water type.

To avoid poor choices, continue to families, related species and useful guides. This path turns a simple search into a safer decision for living animals and plants.

1 Identify the species2 Check its parameters3 Compare related species4 Continue to the guides

Essential guides

Pillar pages to understand quickly and continue to the right profiles.

Starting an aquariumVolume, water cycle, plants and population in the right order.60-liter aquariumBuild a realistic population in a common small volume.Easy plantsChoose robust plants without turning the tank into a laboratory.Sick fishObserve symptoms and connect health, water and behavior.Water parametersUnderstand key balances before choosing a species.Fish diseasesSymptoms, diagnosis leads and dedicated profiles.

Quick access

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Popular profiles

Often viewed species for quickly comparing needs and preparing a suitable aquarium.

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