Species in the catalogue: 163
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Carassius auratus
The trade name for this fish in English is Panda Goldfish. It encompasses several varieties, distinguished by their similar black and white body coloration. Initially, such a bicolored pattern was observed only in Black…
Carassius auratus
The pearlscale is a variety of goldfish distinguished by its spherical body shape and rounded, convex scales that give it a recognizable resemblance to a golf ball. These unique features are the origin of its name.…
Pethia canius
Pethia canius, scientifically known as Pethia canius, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The genus name Pethia is the Sinhalese collective name for small cyprinids, while the specific name “canius” appears to follow a…
Carassius auratus
The Phoenix Goldfish, also known by its English trade name Blue Phoenix Goldfish, stands out with its solid grey-blue body coloration, which harmoniously blends with a lighter, silvery belly. This unique variety was…
Scleromystax barbatus
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Scleromystax barbatus, known as the Plated Cory or Bearded Cory, belongs to the Callichthyidae family. This species is considered the largest among the Corydoras genus, reaching approximately 10 cm in length. Otherwise,…
Pachypanchax playfairii
Pachypanchax playfairii, or Playfair's Panchax, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. This tropical killifish, native to the Seychelles, is quite large among members of the Killifish genus. It exhibits a high degree of…
Carassius auratus
The true history of the origin of Goldfish remains somewhat unclear. Nevertheless, only two countries are often cited as their possible ancestral home: Japan and China. Pompon-type goldfish have a unique characteristic…
Cichlasoma portalegrense
Cichlasoma portalegrense, more commonly known as the Porto Alegre Acara, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This undemanding fish is distinguished by its peaceful nature, which sets it apart from other cichlids. Its…
Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus
Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus, commonly known as the Banded Hillstream Loach, belongs to the family Balitoridae, which includes the hillstream loaches. This fish is native to southeastern China, where its natural habitat…
Pterolebias zonatus
Pterolebias zonatus, belonging to the family Rivulidae, is an annual fish whose habitat covers the Orinoco River basin in South America. Its lifespan is determined by the alternation of rainy and dry seasons, which is…
Carassius auratus
The Ranchu, also known as the Buffalo (or Ranchu Goldfish in English), holds a special place among valuable and popular aquarium inhabitants in Asia. In countries like China and Japan, there is an entire industry…
Megalamphodus sweglesi
The Red Phantom Tetra, also known as Megalamphodus sweglesi, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is popular due to its vibrant coloration and peaceful nature. It is easy to keep and breed, and can adorn…
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…
Sawbwa resplendens
The Red-Nosed Rasbora, also known as Sawbwa (scientific name Sawbwa resplendens), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This unique species inhabits only one mountain lake in eastern Burma, Southeast Asia. High demand in…
Aborichthys elongatus
Aborichthys elongatus, also known as the Red-tailed Loach, bears the scientific name Aborichthys elongatus and is classified in the family Nemacheilidae. This species is not frequently encountered in pet stores, which…
Carassius auratus
Among the many color variations of the Oranda, the Redcap Oranda Goldfish is undoubtedly the most recognizable. Its distinguishing feature is a snow-white body that brightly contrasts with the growth on its head, known…
Atlantirivulus luelingi
The fish, known by the scientific name Atlantirivulus luelingi (formerly Rivulus luelingi) and belonging to the family Rivulidae, is Rivulus luelingi. This species originates from shallow waters in the southern regions…
Callopanchax huwaldi
The fish Roloffia huwaldi, known scientifically as Callopanchax huwaldi (formerly Roloffia huwaldi), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or nothobranchs. Its homeland is West Africa, where it is found in Sierra…
Pethia conchonius
The Rosy Barb, scientifically known as Pethia conchonius, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. Its vibrant appearance is sure to catch the eye, and its high activity makes observing these fish a captivating experience,…
Macropodus ocellatus
The Roundtail Paradise Fish, also known as the Chinese Paradise Fish, with the scientific name Macropodus ocellatus, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. This beautiful fish stands out for its exceptional hardiness,…
Carassius auratus
The ryukin, known in the English-speaking hobby as the Ryukin Goldfish, is a Japanese adaptation of the fantail goldfish. Although both types descend from a common ancestor, the ryukin is distinguished by its high back,…
Sewellia lineolata
Sewellia lineolata, scientifically known as Sewellia lineolata, belongs to the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. This species of gastromyzon is quite popular due to its unique body pattern and relative ease of…
Carassius auratus
The history of the Shubunkin begins in Japan, where in 1892, breeder Yoshigoro Akiyama created this variety. He crossed a common Goldfish, a Calico Telescope Eye, and a single-tailed Wakin. In 1900, the new form…
Tariqilabeo latius
Tariqilabeo latius, known as the Simple Algae Eater, belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. This species is a close relative of the widely popular Siamese Algae Eater. Despite its unassuming coloration, it…
Sisor rabdophorus
Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)
Sisor rabdophorus, known as the Sisor Catfish, belongs to the family Sisoridae. Its native habitat is Asia, specifically the northern regions of India, where it is found in the Ganges River basin. These fish inhabit…
Cobitis taenia
The Spined Loach, scientifically known as Cobitis taenia, belongs to the family Cobitidae, or True Loaches. Its natural habitat covers a significant part of Europe and central regions of Russia. These fish inhabit most…
Pimelodus maculatus
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Pimelodus maculatus, or the spotted pimelodus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish species is native to the waters of South America; specifically, its natural range is limited to the Paraná and São Francisco…
Barbatula barbatula
The Stone Loach, Barbatula barbatula, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. It is widespread throughout Europe, including the Baltic states and central Russia. The species inhabits diverse biotopes with clean,…
Pethia gelius
The Sun Barb, also known as the Golden Dwarf Barb (Pethia gelius), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This species is known for its unpretentiousness and ease of care, but it requires special attention to the protein…
Carassius auratus
Without a doubt, the eyes are the most captivating feature of the Telescope Goldfish. These visual organs are prominently positioned on the sides of the head, protruding a significant distance on conical stalks.…
Carassius auratus
Among the many goldfish varieties, the Tosakin Goldfish stands out for its unique originality. Its main asset is a luxurious fan-shaped caudal fin, which reaches its maximum spread in the horizontal plane. Therefore,…
Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus
The trunk-nosed elephantfish (Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus) belongs to the family Mormyridae, as does its close relative the Nile elephantfish. It too has a highly unusual appearance. Acquiring one can be difficult,…
Pethia erythromycter
The Tulip Barb, scientifically named Pethia erythromycter, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This fish first became available for sale in 2006. It is important to note that keeping it requires a certain level of…
Andinoacara rivulatus
Andinoacara rivulatus, more commonly known as the Turquoise Acara, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This large and strikingly beautiful fish, however, is characterized by pronounced aggression and requires keeping in a…
Puntius bimaculatus
Puntius bimaculatus, or the Two-Spot Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Kept in a school, these fish make a wonderful addition to almost any aquarium. They are undemanding in care, easy to breed, and compatible…
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum
The Two-striped Aphyosemion, scientifically known as Aphyosemion bitaeniatum, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or nothobranchs. These vibrant fish are not particularly demanding to keep and adapt easily to…
Carassius auratus
Among the numerous varieties of aquarium fish, the Veiltail Goldfish stands out for its exceptional beauty. However, it should be noted that this species is considered one of the most demanding in terms of keeping and…
Tanichthys micagemmae
Tanichthys micagemmae, the Vietnamese Cardinal, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. First discovered in 2001, this fish quickly became established in the hobby. It complements its better-known relative, the common…
Carassius auratus
The Wakin is one of the oldest artificially bred forms of Goldfish. The development of this variety occurred in China between the second and fourth centuries AD, and for many centuries, it remained unchanged. Intensive…
Danio dangila
Danio dangila, or Whiskered Danio (scientific name Danio dangila), belongs to the family Cyprinidae, known as carps. This fish stands out from other Danios due to its noticeably longer barbels. Its ease of care,…
Tanichthys albonubes
The White Cloud Mountain Minnow (Tanichthys albonubes) belongs to the family Cyprinidae and is extremely popular in the hobby because it is undemanding and easy to breed. By 2010, four stable colour forms had been…
Danio rerio
The Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) belongs to the carp family, Cyprinidae. It was among the first tropical fish to be widely bred as an aquarium pet and remains popular today for its striking striped pattern, peaceful…
Gastromyzon zebrinus
The Zebra Gastromyzon, also known by its scientific name Gastromyzon zebrinus, belongs to the family Balitoridae. This species does not attract the attention of all aquarists, which is due to its unusual appearance,…