The Freshwater Aquarium Field Guide

Illustrated species profiles and care information for freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, crustaceans, amphibians & invertebrates, and plants.

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Natural-history-style illustration of the Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus).

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Fish

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Shrimp

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Natural-history-style illustration of the Orange Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania gemmifera).

Snails

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Natural-history-style illustration of the Purple Vampire Crab (Geosesarma dennerle).

Crustaceans

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Amphibians & Invertebrates

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Plants

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