Freshwater aquarium fish: X
All freshwater fish whose common name starts with X, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.
5 species
X-ray tetra
Pristella maxillaris
Freshwater1.8 in (4.5 cm) · 18 gal (70 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Xingu cory
Hoplisoma xinguense
Freshwater2 in (5 cm) · 18 gal (70 L)72–81°F (22–27°C)
Xingu eartheater
Retroculus xinguensis
Freshwater9.8 in (25 cm) · 185 gal (700 L)79–86°F (26–30°C)
Xingu peacock bass
Cichla melaniae
Freshwater14.2 in (36 cm) · 317 gal (1,200 L)77–86°F (25–30°C)
Xingu peppermint pleco
Parancistrus nudiventris
Freshwater8.7 in (22 cm) · 79 gal (300 L)81–88°F (27–31°C)
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