Beginner freshwater fish: V

All beginner freshwater fish whose common name starts with V, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.

5 species and 2 varieties

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  Variable platy

  Xiphophorus variatus

  Freshwater
  2.8 in (7 cm) · 15 gal (55 L)68–79°F (20–26°C)2 varieties

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  Venezuelan orange cory

  Osteogaster aenea

  Freshwater
  2.4 in (6 cm) · 20 gal (75 L)68–79°F (20–26°C)

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  Vermiculated squeaker

  Synodontis schoutedeni

  Freshwater
  5.9 in (15 cm) · 24 gal (90 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)

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  Vietnamese white cloud

  Tanichthys micagemmae

  Freshwater
  1.2 in (3 cm) · 12 gal (45 L)64–73°F (18–23°C)

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  Violet cory

  Hoplisoma simile

  Freshwater
  2.2 in (5.5 cm) · 12 gal (45 L)70–81°F (21–27°C)