Cold-water

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Roloffia occidentalis, also known as the "Golden Pheasant" fish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. Its scientific name is Callopanchax occidentalis, although it was formerly known as Roloffia occidentalis.

"Red Prince"

Characodon lateralis

Goodeidae

The fish known as the "Red Prince" (scientific name Characodon lateralis) belongs to the Goodeidae family. Its unpretentiousness and hardiness, along with ease of breeding and maintenance, as well as the vibrant colors…

"Striped Bulldog Pleco"

Chaetostoma formosae

The "Striped Bulldog Pleco" catfish, scientifically known as Chaetostoma formosae, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Keeping this fish presents certain challenges, as it has strict requirements…

Acanthopsoides molobrion

Cobitidae (Loaches)

The Dwarf Horseface Loach, known scientifically as Acanthopsoides molobrion, belongs to the family Cobitidae (Loaches). This fish is a close relative of the widely popular Horseface Loach among aquarists. The two belong…

Akysis Catfish

Akysis maculipinnis

The Akysis Catfish, scientifically known as Akysis maculipinnis, is a member of the Akysidae family. This miniature fish, sometimes called tiny, can be difficult to spot in an aquarium due to its predominantly nocturnal…

Akysis hendricksoni

Akysis hendricksoni is the scientific name given to this member of the Akysidae family, known as Hendrickson's Akysis. This inconspicuous catfish is not often found in aquariums; it is one of the few members of its…

Albino Zebra Danio

Danio rerio

The Albino Zebra Danio, scientifically known as Danio rerio, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This fish is a natural morphological form of the Zebra Danio and is found in the wild. Its key difference from its…

Anchor Catfish

Hara jerdoni

Erethistidae

Hara jerdoni, also known as the Anchor Catfish or Asian Stone Catfish (scientific name Hara jerdoni), belongs to the family Erethistidae. This species of catfish is remarkably miniature, reaching only 3 cm in length. It…

Annamia Loach

Annamia thuathienensis

Annamia thuathienensis, also known as the Annamia Thua Thien Loach, belongs to the family Balitoridae, which comprises river loaches. Its name reflects its geographical origin: Annam is the historical name for central…

Annamia normani

The fish named Annamia normani (scientific name Annamia normani) belongs to the Balitoridae family, known as River Loaches. It was named after the Annam region, now central Vietnam, and in memory of the British…

Aphyosemion cameronense

Aphyosemion cameronense, known in scientific literature as Aphyosemion cameronense, is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae. This small fish is distinguished by its bright coloration and rather spirited character.…

Aphyosemion loennbergii

Known scientifically as Aphyosemion loennbergii, this fish is a member of the Nothobranchiidae family. It owes its name to the Swedish zoologist Einar Lönnberg. This species is quite rare in aquariums and is practically…

Aphyosemion mimbon

Aphyosemion mimbon is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae. This small fish attracts attention with its bright, saturated colours. It is not difficult to keep, but breeding can be a serious challenge for beginners.

Aphyosemion ogoense

Aphyosemion ogoense belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae and is striking for its vivid appearance. Though relatively easy to care for and undemanding, it seldom appears in shops because breeding is difficult. This has…

Aphyosemion walkeri

Fundulopanchax walkeri

Fundulopanchax walkeri, also known as Aphyosemion walkeri, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature fish has an attractive appearance but is not particularly friendly. It is essentially a small predator,…

Asian Banjo Catfish

Acrochordonichthys rugosus

Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)

The Asian Banjo Catfish, scientifically named Acrochordonichthys rugosus, belongs to the family Akysidae. This variety of catfish is valued by aquarists for its unique and diverse coloration. Keeping it is not difficult…

Bagarius Catfish

Bagarius yarrelli

The Bagarius Catfish, also known as the “Freshwater Sand Shark” or by its scientific name Bagarius yarrelli, belongs to the family Sisoridae (Bagridae, or mountain catfishes). This species is rarely encountered among…

Barbel Fish

Barbus barbus

The fish known as Barbel (scientific name Barbus barbus) belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Unlike many other barbs, which are common in the river systems of Southeast Asia, this species is native to Europe. Its…

Barna Barbel

Opsarius barna

Bagridae (naked catfishes)

The Barna Barbel, scientifically known as Opsarius barna, belongs to the extensive carp family (Cyprinidae). Its name in Russian is a transcription of the Bengali word traditionally used by locals to refer to this…

Batasio Catfish

Batasio tigrinus

The Batasio Catfish, scientifically known as Batasio tigrinus, belongs to the Bagridae family (Bagrid Catfishes). These fish are peaceful and calm, easy to care for, and readily coexist with various species. Their…

Batasio fluviatilis

Bagridae (naked catfishes)

The Batasio fluviatilis catfish, known scientifically as Batasio fluviatilis, belongs to the family Bagridae, or naked catfishes. It is a relatively rare species in the aquarium trade, most often found among enthusiast…

Betta enisae

Osphronemidae

Betta enisae, or as it is often called, the Energetic Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae, receiving its Russian name through adaptive translation from Latin. Despite this, one should not expect high mobility…

Bitterling Fish

Rhodeus amarus

The Bitterling fish, known scientifically as Rhodeus amarus, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). This representative of European aquatic fauna is found primarily in lakes and slow-moving rivers with abundant…

Black Moor Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Sunfishes (Centrarchidae)

Among the varieties of Telescope Goldfish, the Black Moor stands out, known as the Black Moor Goldfish. This fish is easily recognized by its short, rounded or egg-shaped body and characteristic large eyes that…

Blackbanded sunfish

Enneacanthus chaetodon

Enneacanthus chaetodon, or the blackbanded sunfish, belongs to the family Centrarchidae, widely known as sunfishes. In English-speaking countries, it is called the Blackbanded sunfish.

Blue Cory

Corydoras nattereri

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Natterer's Corydoras, also known as the Blue Cory, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored Catfish) under the scientific name Corydoras nattereri. Its homeland is South America, where its natural habitat spans the…

Blue Danio

Danio rerio

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

The Blue Danio, known by its scientific name Danio rerio, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This variation of the classic Danio rerio stands out for its silvery-blue coloration, consisting of numerous small…

Blue Tetra

Mimagoniates microlepis

Stevardiidae

A representative of the Stevardiidae family, Mimagoniates microlepis, also known as the Blue Tetra. This beautiful schooling species has the unique ability to produce sounds, which are most likely used to attract a mate…

Blue-Eyed Panaque

Panaque suttonorum

Panaque suttonorum, also known as the Blue-Eyed Panaque or Sutton's Panaque, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. In Venezuela and other South American countries, the word "panaque" is…

Bowfin

Amia calva

Amiidae

The mudfish, Amia or Bowfin, scientific name Amia calva, belongs to the family Amiidae. It is rarely chosen by hobbyists, partly because of its size and the need for large, often expensive aquariums. The species is a…

Bristol Shubunkin

Carassius auratus

The Bristol Shubunkin, known by its English trade name, is an artificially bred ornamental goldfish variety. Although specialists from Japan and China have traditionally been considered the leading goldfish breeders for…

Brushmouth Loach

Formosania lacustris

Formosania lacustris, also known as the Brushmouth Loach, belongs to the family Balitoridae, known as river loaches. The fish owes its name to its body structure: it is elongated and slender, but has a rather large…

Bubble Eye Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Among the variety of Goldfish, Bubble Eye Goldfish stand out with their unique appearance. Their distinctive feature is two water-filled sacs located directly beneath their eyes. These characteristic formations begin to…

Bumblebee Catfish

Akysis vespa

Akysis vespa, known as the orange stone catfish or bumblebee catfish, belongs to the family Akysidae. This catfish is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists, thanks to its peaceful nature,…

Butterfly

Carassius auratus

This relatively young goldfish breed only became widespread in the 1980s. It originated in China, although nowadays its main supplies come from Japan. This breed is the result of further selective breeding of the…

Butterfly Barb

Enteromius hulstaerti

Enteromius hulstaerti, known as the Butterfly Barb or Moth Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish attracts attention with its beauty and does not cause much trouble in maintenance, but it is not often found…

Butterfly Hillstream Loach

Beaufortia kweichowensis

Beaufortia, or the Butterfly Hillstream Loach, scientifically known as Beaufortia kweichowensis, belongs to the family Balitoridae, which includes river loaches. The fish owes its name to the Dutch zoologist Lieven…

Celestial

Carassius auratus

The Celestial, or Stargazer, is a unique variety of goldfish characterized by an unusual eye structure. The eyes of this fish protrude significantly from the sides of the head and are always directed upwards. The…

Ceylon Loach

Schistura notostigma

Nemacheilidae

Schistura notostigma, commonly known as the Ceylon loach, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae (river loaches). This fish is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. Its natural habitat is…

Chameleon fish

Badis badis

Badidae

The Chameleon fish, or Badis, also known as the Chameleon Badis, and scientifically as Badis badis, belongs to the family Badidae. This species earned its name for a good reason: its coloration has the ability to…

Channa pulchra

Snakeheads (Channidae)

Channa pulchra, officially known by its scientific name Channa pulchra, belongs to the snakehead family (Channidae). This species was first described as new in 2007 by researcher R. Britz. Since the early 2010s, it has…

Characidium fasciatum

Crenuchidae

Characidium fasciatum belongs to the family Crenuchidae. Its modest colouration has kept it from becoming popular in the hobby, but it appears periodically in shipments from South America. The species is undemanding and…

Chinese Erromyzon

Erromyzon sinensis

Erromyzon sinensis, otherwise known as the Chinese Erromyzon, belongs to the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. This is the scientific name of the species. Outside of Asia, it is not often found in aquariums. This…

Chinese Pseudogastromyzon

Pseudogastromyzon cheni

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Pseudogastromyzon cheni, also known as the Chinese Pseudogastromyzon (scientific name Pseudogastromyzon cheni), is a representative of the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. These fish originate from river systems…

Chinese Sucker

Myxocyprinus asiaticus

Catostomidae

The Chinese Sucker, also known as the Chinese Sailfin or by its scientific name Myxocyprinus asiaticus, belongs to the family Catostomidae. It is often called the Chinese Sucker Fish due to its unique mouth structure,…

Cochliodon Pleco

Hypostomus cochliodon

Hypostomus cochliodon, known as the Cochliodon Pleco, is a member of the family Loricariidae, or armored catfish. This catfish originates from the waters of South America, specifically found in the large river basins of…

Comet Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Developed in the USA in the 19th century, the Comet Goldfish is a form of the classic Goldfish. Its distinguishing features are large fins and a characteristic elongated, forked tail. This species, like its wild…

Common Loach

Nemacheilus corica

Nemacheilidae

The Common Loach, scientifically known as Nemacheilus corica, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. This fish originally hails from Asia, where it can be found in modern-day India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. There…

Common Zacco

Zacco platypus

The scientific name Zacco platypus refers to the Common Zacco, a member of the family Cyprinidae, well-known as the carps. The habitat of this fish extends across East Asia, found in river systems from the northern…

Congo Aphyosemion

Aphyosemion congicum

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Aphyosemion congicum, or the Congo Aphyosemion, is a representative of the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish is not often found in home aquariums, as its keeping requires certain efforts, and breeding offspring is…

Corydoras carlae

Corydoras carlae, also known by its scientific name Corydoras carlae, belongs to the family Callichthyidae – these are armored or callichthyid catfishes. The catfish was named in honour of Mrs Carla Lindenaar-Sparrius;…

Corydoras melanotaenia

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras melanotaenia, also known as the Rainbow Corydoras (scientific name Corydoras melanotaenia), belongs to the family Callichthyidae, or armored catfishes. This catfish is native to South America, where it…

Crocodile Catfish

Bagarius suchus

Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)

Bagarius suchus, known as the Crocodile Catfish, belongs to the family Sisoridae, or Bagridae (mountain catfishes). This large predator is characterized by a complex temperament. Its keeping, if undertaken…

Cross Barb

Striuntius lateristriga

The Cross Barb, scientifically known as Striuntius lateristriga, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This active schooling fish reaches significant size and is constantly in motion. The only significant limitation…

Crown Pearlscale

Carassius auratus

The exact year and place of origin of this goldfish variety are well-known. In 1978, in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, breeder Shigeo Watanabe developed the “Crown Pearlscale.” For several years, he diligently…

Dadiburjor's Danio

Neochela dadiburjori