Beginner freshwater fish: L
All beginner freshwater fish whose common name starts with L, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.
4 species
Lake Inle danio
Devario auropurpureus
Freshwater3.1 in (8 cm) · 24 gal (90 L)64–77°F (18–25°C)
Least killifish
Heterandria formosa
FreshwaterBrackish1.4 in (3.5 cm) · 5 gal (20 L)68–79°F (20–26°C)
Lemon tetra
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Freshwater2 in (5 cm) · 17 gal (65 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Lesser bleeding heart tetra
Hyphessobrycon socolofi
Freshwater2.2 in (5.6 cm) · 24 gal (90 L)73–82°F (23–28°C)
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