Bottom-dwelling aquarium fish: J
All bottom dwellers whose common name starts with J, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.
8 species
Jaguar catfish
Liosomadoras oncinus
Freshwater9.1 in (23 cm) · 65 gal (245 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Jau catfish
Zungaro zungaro
Freshwater55.1 in (140 cm) · 793 gal (3,000 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Java loach
Pangio oblonga
Freshwater3.1 in (8 cm) · 25 gal (95 L)70–79°F (21–26°C)
Javari banded knifefish
Gymnotus javari
Freshwater7.9 in (20 cm) · 66 gal (250 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Jegu's pike cichlid
Crenicichla jegui
Freshwater9.4 in (24 cm) · 119 gal (450 L)77–84°F (25–29°C)
Johanna pike cichlid
Lugubria johanna
Freshwater13.4 in (34 cm) · 185 gal (700 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Johnston's placidochromis
Placidochromis johnstoni
Freshwater7.9 in (20 cm) · 119 gal (450 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Julii cory
Hoplisoma julii
Freshwater2.2 in (5.5 cm) · 20 gal (75 L)68–79°F (20–26°C)
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