Species in the catalogue: 166
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Rineloricaria microlepidogaster
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The fish known as the Golden Loricarid or Six-banded Loricarid, scientifically named Rineloricaria microlepidogaster, is a member of the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). This catfish originates from South America.…
Hypostomus luteus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Golden Pleco, scientifically known as Hypostomus luteus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also called Armored Catfishes. The natural habitat of this catfish is the waters of the South American continent. It can…
Sturisomatichthys aureus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Golden Sturisoma, scientifically known as Sturisomatichthys aureus (formerly Sturisoma aureum), is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This species originates from South America, where it is found…
Bagarius bagarius
Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)
The Goonch, scientifically known as Bagarius bagarius, belongs to the family Sisoridae, the mountain catfishes. This species is large and expensive to keep. It cannot be housed with other fish, which makes it attractive…
Baryancistrus demantoides
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Green Phantom Pleco (Plecostomus), scientifically known as Baryancistrus demantoides, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also known as Armored Catfish. This attractive and temperamental catfish requires a special…
Ageneiosus marmoratus
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Ageneiosus marmoratus, also known as the Hammer Catfish, Guyana Catfish, or Marbled Ageneiosus, is a member of the Auchenipteridae family. This small but remarkable fish differs from most catfish in its active…
Hara hara
The Hara Catfish (Hara hara), a member of the Erethistidae family, originates from Asia. It can be found in various river systems in southern China, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These fish prefer areas with weak…
Microglanis iheringi
The scientific name Microglanis iheringi is assigned to this member of the Pseudopimelodidae family, known as the Harlequin Catfish or American Bumblebee Catfish. The natural habitat of this species is the Turmero River…
Hemibagrus wyckii
Hemibagrus wyckii, also known as the Asian Redtail Catfish, belongs to the family Bagridae, commonly known as Bagrid Catfishes. Although juveniles can occasionally be found for sale, their acquisition is not…
Otocinclus hoppei
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hoppe's Otocinclus, Otocinclus hoppei — its scientific name — is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This fish is native to South America, where it inhabits the Madeira and Ucayali river basins, part…
Hypancistrus sp. L333
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus sp. L 333, known as Hypancistrus "Yellow Tiger", belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This catfish is native to the South American continent. Its natural habitat is the Xingu River basin, a…
Hypancistrus inspector
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus inspector, known scientifically as Hypancistrus inspector, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its name comes from the Latin word "Inspectores," which translates to "observer," and this is…
Hypancistrus sp. L411
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hypancistrus Monte Dourado, known scientifically as Hypancistrus sp. L 411, belongs to the family Loricariidae. This catfish originates from South America. Its primary habitat is the Jari River basin, which is one of…
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
This fish, known scientifically as Pangasianodon hypophthalmus and belonging to the family Pangasiidae, is widely known as the Iridescent Shark. Other names include Siamese Pangasius, Shark Catfish, and Sutchi Catfish.…
Liosomadoras oncinus
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Liosomadoras oncinus is the scientific name for the Jaguar Catfish, a member of the Auchenipteridae family, or Wood Catfishes. These fish originate from South America, inhabiting the Branco River basin, which is a…
Ancistrus ranunculus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Ancistrus ranunculus, or the Jellyfish Bristlenose Pleco, belongs to the Loricariidae family — the armored catfish. Its scientific name is Ancistrus ranunculus. The unusual appearance of this catfish can evoke mixed…
Parotocinclus jumbo
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parotocinclus jumbo, or the jumbo dwarf suckermouth catfish, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It is noteworthy that "jumbo" translates to "giant," which at first glance may seem unexpected, as the…
Brachyplatystoma vaillantii
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
The large predatory fish known as the Lau-Lau Catfish, or Brachyplatystoma vaillantii, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, also known as the Pimelodids or flat-headed catfishes. It is virtually impossible to encounter it…
Pseudacanthicus cf. leopardus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The leopard pleco, scientifically known as Pseudacanthicus cf. leopardus (also called L114 and LDA007), belongs to the armoured catfish family, Loricariidae. Though its exact classification remains uncertain, this has…
Synodontis camelopardalis
The Leopard Synodontis, scientifically known as Synodontis camelopardalis, belongs to the family Mochokidae, or upside-down catfishes. Its native habitat is the waters of Central Africa. This species is endemic to the…
Megalonema platycephalum
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Belonging to the family Pimelodidae, the catfish Megalonema platycephalum, known as the long-whiskered catfish, is distributed throughout South America. Its habitats include the lower Amazon River in the northeastern…
Dianema longibarbis
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
The Long-whiskered Dianema, also known as Bronze Dianema (scientific name Dianema longibarbis), belongs to the family Callichthyidae – armored or callichthyid catfishes. This species is perfectly suited for keeping in…
Rineloricaria fallax
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Loricaria catfish, known by its scientific name Rineloricaria fallax, belongs to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). It is a peaceful and undemanding fish, capable of becoming an excellent addition to a…
Lepthoplosternum pectorale
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
The Magdalena Catfish, scientifically known as Lepthoplosternum pectorale, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, commonly known as armored or callichthyid catfishes. Until 1996, this catfish was known as Hoplosternum…
Baryancistrus chrysolomus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
A large representative of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), the Magnum Pleco, known by its scientific name Baryancistrus chrysolomus, has a rather complex temperament. This can significantly complicate the…
Amblydoras nauticus
The marbled talking catfish, known scientifically as Amblydoras nauticus, is a member of the family Doradidae, or thorny catfishes. This species is attractive due to its unpretentiousness and ease of keeping. It…
Clarias batrachus
The marbled African sharptooth catfish, also known as the spotted or Angolan walking catfish, bears the scientific name Clarias angolensis and belongs to the family Clariidae. Its name originates from the Latin word…
Synodontis schoutedeni
The Marbled Synodontis, or Synodontis schoutedeni, also known as Schouteden's Synodontis, belongs to the family Mochokidae. This catfish is popular due to its peaceful nature and unusual body pattern, as well as being…
Loricaria simillima
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The marbled whiptail, also known by its scientific name Loricaria simillima, belongs to the family Loricariidae, the armoured catfishes. It is native to South America, where it is found in the vast river systems of the…
Megalechis picta
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Megalechis picta is a representative of the Callichthyidae family, known for its unpretentiousness and hardiness. It can forgive some mistakes made by beginner aquarists, making it an excellent choice for a novice's…
Auchenipterichthys thoracatus
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
The Midnight Catfish (Auchenipterichthys thoracatus) belongs to the family Auchenipteridae. This species of catfish leads a secretive, predominantly nocturnal lifestyle. Distinguished by its peaceful disposition, it is…
Mystus tengara
Mystus tengara is a catfish of the family Bagridae. It originates from South Asia and inhabits river systems in Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Pseudohemiodon laticeps
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Pseudohemiodon laticeps, known as the Narrow-headed Catfish, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its unusual appearance combined with its unpretentious nature makes this catfish highly desirable…
Asterophysus batrachus
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
The Ogre Catfish, also known as the Frogmouth Catfish or Halper (scientific name Asterophysus batrachus), belongs to the family Auchenipteridae, or Driftwood Catfishes. This large carnivorous species is not recommended…
Ompok bimaculatus
Ompok bimaculatus, or the Two-spot Ompok (also known as the Ompok Catfish), belongs to the family Siluridae — the Sheatfishes. This fish is found in its natural habitat in the waters of South and Southeast Asia,…
Hypancistrus contradens
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Orinoco Pleco, scientifically known as Hypancistrus contradens, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It is often called the "Polka Dot Pleco" due to the distinctive pattern on its body.
Hyalobagrus ornatus
The scientific name Hyalobagrus ornatus refers to the Ornate Glass Bagrid, a representative of the family Bagridae. This catfish originates from Southeast Asia. It can be found in the river systems of the southern part…
Pimelodus ornatus
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
The Ornate Pimelodus, also known as the Ornate Catfish (scientific name Pimelodus ornatus), belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This species is one of the most picturesque representatives of catfish, distinguished by its…
Otocinclus macrospilus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus macrospilus, known as the Otocinclus macrospilus or Oto Catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. Among its close relatives are Otocinclus affinis and the Zebra Otocinclus.…
Otocinclus affinis
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus affinis, known scientifically as Otocinclus affinis, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. This fish is peaceful and calm, but its inconspicuous coloration prevents it from…
Otocinclus flexilis
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus flexilis, known as the Spotted Otocinclus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. In its natural habitat, this catfish lives in the drainage basin of the shallow Patos Lagoon,…
Otothyropsis piribebuy
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otothyropsis piribebuy, known as Otocinclus negros (formerly Otocinclus sp. "Negros"), belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfishes. The native habitat of this small catfish is the waters of…
Sorubim lima
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Sorubim lima, known as the Paddle-nosed Catfish, is a member of the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes). This catfish originates from South America, where it is considered one of the continent's most common…
Hypancistrus sp. L260
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Queen Arabesque Pleco, or Painted Pleco, scientifically known as Hypancistrus sp. L260, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. The lack of a universally recognized scientific…
Megalancistrus parananus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Megalancistrus parananus, or the Giant Parana Ancistrus, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its name accurately conveys the scale of this fish, as its length can exceed half a meter. Such impressive…
Parancistrus aurantiacus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parancistrus aurantiacus, also known as the "Round-faced" pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the armored catfish. Its name comes from its unusual head shape; unlike most plecos with a wedge-shaped…
Peckoltia sp. L288
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia sp. L288, more commonly known as Peckolt's Pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, or armored catfish. This fish was named in honor of Gustav Peckolt, a German botanist and pharmacist who, in the late 19th…
Peckoltia oligospila
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
This catfish, known scientifically as Peckoltia oligospila, belongs to the extensive family Loricariidae, also called Armored Catfish. The fish owes its name to the botanist and pharmacist Gustavo Peckolt, a German born…
Peckoltia compta
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia compta, a representative of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), is one of the most popular pleco species. Its popularity is due to its bright, contrasting coloration, modest size, peaceful nature, and…
Rineloricaria lanceolata
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Rineloricaria lanceolata, also known as the Peruvian Whiptail Catfish, belongs to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). This species is valued among aquarists for its moderate size, unpretentious nature, and…
Phalacronotus apogon
The scientific name Phalacronotus apogon, or Phalacronotus, belongs to the family Siluridae. As a rule, this species is not classified as an aquarium fish due to its significant size. Its primary use is in large public…
Pimelodus pictus
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Pimelodus pictus belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish attracts attention with its unusual and beautiful markings. It is often presented as a very peaceful and calm species, but one essential behavioural trait…
Brachyrhamdia meesi
Heptapterid catfishes (Heptapteridae)
Brachyrhamdia meesi, or the Pin Catfish, belongs to the family Heptapteridae. This species is rarely found in home aquariums, as it is usually imported unintentionally, mixed with other similar species. Although keeping…
Brachyplatystoma filamentosum
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
The piraiba, Brachyplatystoma filamentosum, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, the flat-headed catfishes. It is one of the largest freshwater fish and rarely appears in the hobby — more an exception than the rule. In…
Platydoras armatulus
Platydoras (Platydoras armatulus), a representative of the family Doradidae, exhibits enviable unpretentiousness and high endurance. It can become an excellent helper in the aquarium, picking up food scraps left by…
Aphanotorulus emarginatus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Aphanotorulus emarginatus, or Pleco catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae. Interestingly, this common name often encompasses several closely related species that have been assigned different numbers in scientific…
Pseudopimelodus bufonius
Pseudopimelodus bufonius is a catfish from the family Pseudopimelodidae. It comes from South America, mainly Venezuela and the northern Brazilian states. The fish inhabits Lake Maracaibo and the river systems that flow…
Pterygoplichthys punctatus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Pterygoplichthys punctatus, also known as Pterygoplichthys, Corroncho catfish, or Carachama, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the armored catfishes. This fish is distinguished by its peaceful and calm…
Rineloricaria sp.
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Red Whiptail Catfish belongs to the genus Rineloricaria and is part of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its exact species identification is currently unknown. There are several hypotheses regarding its…
Parotocinclus maculicauda
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parotocinclus maculicauda, known as the Red-finned Parotocinclus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the Armored Catfishes. This fish is a native of South America, found in the coastal river systems of…