Advanced freshwater fish: Z
All advanced freshwater fish whose common name starts with Z, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.
5 species
Zebra Borneo sucker
Gastromyzon zebrinus
Freshwater2.9 in (7.3 cm) · 24 gal (90 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)
Zebra shovelnose
Brachyplatystoma tigrinum
Freshwater23.6 in (60 cm) · 151 gal (570 L)72–90°F (22–32°C)
Zebra shovelnose catfish
Brachyplatystoma juruense
Freshwater23.6 in (60 cm) · 396 gal (1,500 L)73–82°F (23–28°C)
Zollinger's lizard loach
Balitoropsis zollingeri
Freshwater3.1 in (8 cm) · 24 gal (90 L)70–79°F (21–26°C)
Zorro catfish
Platystomatichthys sturio
Freshwater15.7 in (40 cm) · 120 gal (455 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
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