Species in the catalogue: 98
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Betta macrostoma
The "Brunei Beauty", scientifically known as Betta macrostoma, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Prized for its vibrant colours and distinctive behaviour, this fish attracts the attention of many aquarists. Males and…
Betta akarensis
The scientific name Betta akarensis belongs to the family Osphronemidae, and this species is also known as the Akarensis Betta or Akar Fighting Fish. Its name is associated with its discovery location — the Akar River.…
Betta antoni
Betta antoni belongs to the family Osphronemidae. The fish is named after Irwan Anton, a well-known exporter of tropical fish from Asia. Anthony's Betta is remarkable for its behaviour, which is interesting to observe.…
Trichogaster fasciata
Trichogaster fasciata, also known as the Banded Gourami or Striped Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish possesses a range of qualities that make it an excellent choice for beginner aquarists: it is…
Belontia signata
Belontia signata, also known as the Combtail Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It is sometimes called the "Sri Lankan Fighting Fish" due to its aggressive nature. It is not suitable for a community tank; it…
Betta albimarginata
Betta albimarginata, or the White-Seam Betta (scientific name Betta albimarginata), belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This miniature fish has a bright and attractive appearance, but these characteristics mainly apply…
Betta balunga
The scientific name Betta balunga refers to a fish known as Betta balunga or Balunga Betta, belonging to the family Osphronemidae. These fish are named after the region on the island of Borneo where they were first…
Betta burdigala
Betta burdigala, or Bordeaux Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. A distinctive feature of this fish is its beautiful red coloration, which reminded French researchers of the noble color of the famous Bordeaux…
Betta edithae
The scientific name Betta edithae, or Betta Edith, or Edith's Fighting Fish, indicates its belonging to the Osphronemidae family. This fish was named in honor of the researcher Edith Korthaus, a naturalist who…
Betta enisae
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…
Betta falx
Betta falx, or Falx Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish, known by the scientific name Betta falx, is a representative of the fighting fish group, yet its calm disposition distinguishes it from its more…
Betta gladiator
The Betta gladiator fish, also known as the Gladiator Betta, bears the scientific name Betta gladiator and belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Its "fighting" name fully justifies the established perception of it, as…
Betta hendra
The scientific name Betta hendra was given to Hendra's Betta, or Betta hendra, within the family Osphronemidae. This species was named after the Indonesian naturalist Hendra Tommy, who first discovered it. This fish is…
Betta krataios
Betta krataios, or Krataios Betta, is classified as a member of the family Osphronemidae and bears the scientific name Betta krataios. This species belongs to the group of Fighting Fish, however, its temperament and…
Betta kuehnei
The scientific name Betta kuehnei, or Kuehne's Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish was named in honor of collector Jens Kuehne, whose efforts brought it widespread recognition among aquarists. It is…
Betta lehi
The scientific name Betta lehi belongs to the family Osphronemidae, named in honor of zoologist Charles Leh from the Sarawak Museum in Borneo. This peaceful fish, also known as Leh's Betta, coexists well with other…
Betta mandor
The Betta mandor fish, officially named Betta mandor by scientists, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Before this species was scientifically described in 2006, it was nicknamed "Ninja Betta." This name was given due…
Betta midas
Betta midas, or Midas Betta (scientific name Betta midas), belongs to the Osphronemidae family. This fish owes its name to its remarkable golden coloration, which refers to the myth of the ancient Greek king Midas, who…
Betta ocellata
Betta ocellata belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Despite being easy to keep and breed, this fish has not become popular in the hobby because of its dull coloration and complex intraspecific behaviour.
Betta patoti
The scientific name Betta patoti is given to the Betta patoti fish, or Patoti Betta, which belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish is part of the fighting fish group, which explains its challenging temperament…
Betta persephone
The fish Betta persephone, or Persephone Betta, belonging to the family Osphronemidae, received its scientific name Betta persephone in honor of the ancient Greek goddess Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, which…
Betta pi
Betta pi, scientifically known as Betta pi, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This species owes its unusual name to a pattern around its mouth that resembles the Greek letter π (Pi). This fish is considered quite…
Betta prima
Betta prima, also known as Betta prima, is a member of the family Osphronemidae. This peaceful and calm fish coexists well with other similarly sized species. Its care and breeding do not present any particular…
Betta renata
Betta renata, or Renata's Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae and received its scientific name. It is not the most vibrant representative of fighting fish, perhaps which is why it doesn't often attract the…
Betta simorum
Betta simorum, or Sima's Betta, is the name of this fish, which belongs to the family Osphronemidae. The species is named after Thomas Sim, the owner of Sindo Aquarium Pte. Ltd. (Jambi, Indonesia) and the first exporter…
Betta simplex
Betta simplex, or the simple Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Interestingly, despite its name and classification, this species has more in common with gouramis than with the so-called fighting fish. Its…
Betta uberis
Betta uberis, or Betta Ubera, is classified in the family Osphronemidae. This species of Betta fish is not recommended for beginner aquarists, as it requires maintaining very strict hydrochemical water parameters.
Betta unimaculata
Betta unimaculata, a member of the family Osphronemidae, is a fighting fish that fully lives up to its name. Males of this species display a temperamental character, often engaging in skirmishes over territory and…
Betta imbellis
The scientific name Betta imbellis belongs to the family Osphronemidae, indicating its kinship with the Black Betta or Dwarf Betta. However, many colloquial names for the fish include “dwarf,” which is not entirely…
Macropodus spechti
The Black Paradise Fish, scientifically known as Macropodus spechti, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Previously, it was often referred to as the Macropodus concolor, considered a color variation of the classic…
Trichogaster lalius
The Blue Dwarf Gourami, scientifically known as Trichogaster lalius, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This beautiful miniature fish is an artificially bred variety of the common Dwarf Gourami. It stands out for its…
Trichopodus trichopterus
Trichopodus trichopterus, known as the Blue Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This particular variety is a direct descendant of wild specimens of the species, although many artificially bred color variations…
Betta taeniata
The Striped Betta, also known as the Borneo Betta, bears the scientific name Betta taeniata and belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Despite being classified within the Betta group, their behavior is completely at odds…
Betta sp. «Antuta/Bulungan»
The Bulungan Betta belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This is an undescribed species that came from a collection labeled by suppliers as "Bulungan Jungle"—a name referring to a locality on the island of Borneo from…
Betta channoides
Betta channoides, also known as Channa's Betta or Chan's Fighting Fish, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. Despite belonging to the group of fighting fish, this species is distinguished by its peaceful and calm…
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides, known as the Chocolate Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This peaceful fish is distinguished by its attractive appearance and coexists well with many species that require…
Anabas testudineus
The Climbing Perch, scientifically known as Anabas testudineus, belongs to the family Anabantidae. This species is remarkably hardy and undemanding. The Anabas possesses a unique ability among fish to move on land: it…
Ctenops nobilis
The Noble Gourami, scientifically known as Ctenops nobilis, also referred to as the Threadfin or Contemplative Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This species is characterized by its hardiness and…
Trichopsis vittata
The Croaking Gourami, scientifically known as Trichopsis vittata, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish is an excellent candidate for almost any general freshwater aquarium. It is unpretentious, can withstand…
Pseudosphromenus dayi
Day's paradise fish, or Pseudosphromenus dayi by its scientific name, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It is characterized by a peaceful disposition, which is quite rare among its relatives. This fish is…
Parosphromenus deissneri
Deissner's Licorice Gourami, or Parosphromenus deissneri, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This small but attractive fish has specific requirements for its living conditions, which in turn dictates both the aquarium…
Betta dennisyongi
Betta dennisyongi, also known as Dennis Yong's Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish received its scientific name in honour of Dennis Yong Ghong Chong, a naturalist deeply versed in the fauna and flora…
Betta dimidiata
The Dimidata Betta, also known as Betta dimidiata (scientific name Betta dimidiata), belongs to the family Osphronemidae. The Latin word "dimidiata" in its name translates to "halved," reflecting the modest size of this…
Trichogaster lalius
The Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius), a member of the Osphronemidae family, has maintained its status as one of the most sought-after aquarium species for many years. Its appeal stems not only from its vibrant…
Microctenopoma fasciolatum
Microctenopoma fasciolatum, or the eight-banded ctenopoma, belongs to the family Anabantidae and is an African labyrinth fish. This species is easy to keep and breed. Thanks to its original coloration and good…
Betta smaragdina
Betta smaragdina, also known as the Emerald Betta or Green Betta, is a member of the family Osphronemidae. This fish is attractive due to its beauty and relative ease of care, provided some basic requirements are met.…
Parasphaerichthys lineatus
The scientific name Parasphaerichthys lineatus belongs to the family Osphronemidae, and this species is known as the False Chocolate Gourami. This fish is modest in size, does not stand out with a bright appearance, and…
Trichogaster lalius
The Flame Gourami, also known as the Flame Dwarf Gourami and officially named Trichogaster lalius, is a member of the family Osphronemidae. This is an artificially bred variety, which appeared as a result of long and…
Betta foerschi
Betta foerschi, or Foersch's Betta, which received its scientific name Betta foerschi, belongs to the extensive Osphronemidae family. This fish was named after Dr. Walter Foersch, the person who first collected its…
Sphaerichthys acrostoma
The scientific name Sphaerichthys acrostoma is assigned to the giant chocolate gourami, which belongs to the family Osphronemidae. The lack of bright colors in its coloration and the need to maintain extremely low pH…
Osphronemus goramy
The giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. These fish are the largest labyrinth fish, reaching 70 cm in length, though in the home aquarium they rarely exceed 40 cm. This giant species…
Trichopodus trichopterus
The Gold Gourami, scientifically known as Trichopodus trichopterus, belongs to the Osphronemidae family. Its vibrant yellow hues are the result of selective breeding; such coloration does not occur in its natural…
Belontia hasselti
Hasselt's Belontia, or Comb-tailed Macropod (scientific name Belontia hasselti), is a member of the Osphronemidae family. Characterized by its large and robust build, this fish is known for its unfriendly disposition…
Trichogaster chuna
The honey gourami, Trichogaster chuna, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This small, graceful fish has soft colouration ranging from silvery-grey to pale yellow. The species name refers to the behaviour of males…
Betta ibanorum
The scientific name Betta ibanorum was given to this fish from the family Osphronemidae in honor of the inhabitants of northwestern Borneo, known as the Ibans. Known as the Iban Betta, it is characterized by its…
Betta ideii
The scientific name Betta ideii is given to Idei's Betta (or Idei's Fighting Fish), which belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It was named after Takashige Idei, a fish collector from Borneo who introduced many new…
Betta picta
Betta picta, commonly known as the Javanese Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Despite its name and classification, this species has more in common with gouramis than with typical fighting fish. It is not…
Helostoma temminckii
Kissing Gouramis (Helostomatidae)
The scientific name Helostoma temminckii refers to the Helostomatidae family, to which the Kissing Gourami belongs. This is one of the most remarkable aquarium fish, attracting the close attention of aquarists for many…
Malpulutta kretseri
Malpulutta kretseri, also known as Kretser's Paradise Fish, bears the scientific name Malpulutta kretseri and belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It was named in honour of the Sri Lankan lawyer De Kretser, who…
Ctenopoma acutirostre
Ctenopoma acutirostre, known as the Leopard Ctenopoma, belongs to the family Anabantidae. This spotted inhabitant of African rivers, despite its predatory nature, behaves quite peacefully towards fish of comparable…