Labyrinth fish
Species in the catalogue: 98
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"Brunei Beauty"
Osphronemidae
Betta macrostoma
The "Brunei Beauty" Betta, scientifically known as Betta macrostoma, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. Distinguished by its vibrant coloration and characteristic behavior, this fish attracts the attention of many…
Akarensis Betta
Osphronemidae
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.…
Anthony's Bettas
Osphronemidae
Betta antoni
The scientific name Betta antoni belongs to the family Osphronemidae, and this fish is often called Betta antoni or Anthony's Betta. It was named after Irwan Antoni, a well-known exporter of tropical fish from Asia. A…
Banded Gourami
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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 Edith
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
Betta ocellata
Betta ocellata, also known as the Ocellated Betta or Ocellata Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish has not gained widespread popularity among amateur aquarists because, despite its ease of keeping and…
Betta patoti
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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 Sima
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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
Osphronemidae
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…
Black Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Black Paradise Fish
Osphronemidae
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…
Blue Dwarf Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Blue Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Borneo Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Bulungan Betta
Osphronemidae
Betta sp. «Antuta/Bulungan»
The Bulungan Betta, also known as Betta bulungan, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This is an undescribed species that was obtained from a collection labeled by suppliers as “Bulungan Jungle”—a name indicating the…
Channa Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Chocolate Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Climbing Perch
Anabantidae
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…
Contemplative Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Croaking gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Day's paradise fish
Osphronemidae
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…
Deissner's Licorice Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Dennis Yong's Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Dimidata Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Dwarf Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Eight-banded Ctenopoma
Anabantidae
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…
Emerald Betta
Osphronemidae
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.…
False Chocolate Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Flame Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Foersch's Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Giant Chocolate Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Giant Gourami
Osphronemidae
Osphronemus goramy
The Giant Gourami, also known by its scientific name Osphronemus goramy, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. These fish are the largest representatives of labyrinth fish, reaching up to 70 cm in length, although in a…
Gold Gourami
Osphronemidae
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…
Hasselt's Belontia
Osphronemidae
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…
Honey Gourami
Osphronemidae
Trichogaster chuna
Trichogaster chuna, more commonly known as the Honey Gourami, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. This small, graceful fish is characterized by its soft coloration, ranging from silvery-gray to delicate yellow.…
Iban Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Idei's Betta
Osphronemidae
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…
Javanese Betta
Osphronemidae
Betta picta
Betta picta, known as the Javanese Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae (Labyrinth fish or Gourami). Interestingly, despite its name and classification, this species shows more resemblance to Gouramis than to…
Kissing Gourami
Kissing Gouramis (Helostomatidae)
Helostoma temminckii
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…
Kretser's Paradise Fish
Osphronemidae
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…
Leopard Ctenopoma
Anabantidae
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…