Aquarium Encyclopedia

Years ago I stood in a fish store with LiveAquaria open on my phone, cross-checking every fish in the tanks before I bought a single one. It was a lifeline. When it went offline, I felt the hole it left — and I knew I wasn't the only one.

So I'm building its replacement. The Aquarium Encyclopedia is a species-by-species reference for making smart calls at the store: what it eats, how big a tank it needs, what it'll fight with, and what goes wrong. Every entry is written to be read in about a minute, standing in front of the tank.

This is a long-term project — I'm growing it into a complete, published reference. New species go up regularly, and if there's one you want covered, tell me and I'll move it up the list.

📘 Returning to the Main Page

At the bottom of every species page, you’ll find the Aquarium Encyclopedia book cover. Once you’re done exploring a particular species, just click the book cover to return to the main landing page.

It’s your shortcut back to the full index — no need to scroll or search. Whether you’re browsing casually or building a stock list, the book cover is your anchor to start fresh.

🧭 How to Navigate the Aquarium Encyclopedia

The Aquarium Encyclopedia is designed to be simple, intuitive, and mobile-friendly — whether you're planning a tank or standing in front of a new fish at the store.

• Use the “Jump to Species” tree menu at the top of the page to explore by category:

  • Freshwater or Saltwater

  • Then by type: Fish, Invertebrates, Plants, Coral

  • Then by alphabetical group: A–D, E–H, I–M, etc.

• Each section opens with a clear heading (e.g., “Freshwater Fish – A–D”) followed by a list of species links. These links take you to individual care sheets with quick, practical info to help guide your decisions.

• Species are grouped alphabetically so you can easily scan and compare options. New entries are added regularly, so check back often — this encyclopedia is always growing.