Species in the catalogue: 92
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Poecilia sphenops
The Molly sphenops (Poecilia sphenops), or simply Molly, belongs to the Poeciliidae family. This fish is known for its unpretentiousness in keeping and relative ease of breeding. Additionally, it attracts attention with…
Xiphophorus montezumae
The montezuma swordtail, Xiphophorus montezumae, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. It was first described in 1899 by Jordan and Snyder, who discovered it in the Moctefuma River basin during an expedition through…
Poecilia reticulata
Moscow Guppies, or Guppy Moscow (which is a synonym), are known by the scientific name Poecilia reticulata (Moscow variety) and belong to the Poeciliidae family. Among Russian breeders, especially those of the old…
Gambusia affinis
The scientific name Gambusia affinis is given to the mosquitofish, which belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This fish is not particularly attractive in appearance and can be quite gluttonous, and does not always display…
Poecilia reticulata
The Neon Guppy, or Neon Guppies (Poecilia reticulata, Neon variety), belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This scientific name is familiar to specialists, and in English-speaking countries, these fish are often found…
Nomorhamphus liemi
Nomorhamphus liemi, scientifically known as Nomorhamphus liemi (subspecies liemi), belongs to the family Zenarchopteridae. It is noted that the common Russian name is often applied to the entire species, not just this…
Xiphophorus maculatus
The Pintail Platy, known in English as Platy Pintail, is a selective breeding form of the common Platy, not found in the wild. A distinctive feature of this fish is the unusual structure of its caudal fin, the central…
Poecilia picta
Poecilia picta, widely known as the Swamp Guppy, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This species was first introduced to aquarists in 1939 in Germany, where it was referred to as Micropoecilia melanzonus. It…
Xiphophorus pygmaeus
The Pygmy Swordtail, also known by its scientific name Xiphophorus pygmaeus, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. The prefix "pygmy" in its name indicates the miniature size of this fish, which is the smallest…
Xiphophorus maculatus
The Rainbow Platy, also known by its English trade name Platy Rainbow, is an artificially bred color variation of the common Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus). This fish is not found in the wild. Its body has an iridescent…
Nomorhamphus ravnaki
Ravnaki's halfbeak, scientifically known as Nomorhamphus ravnaki, belongs to the family Zenarchopteridae. This species is often compared to guppies for its hardiness and resilience. It needs no complex care and breeds…
Poecilia reticulata
Red Guppies, also known as Red Blonde Guppies, belong to the family Poeciliidae and are scientifically designated Poecilia reticulata (Red variety). This variety is characterized by a predominance of saturated red…
Xiphophorus maculatus
This ornamental variety of the common Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is known by the English trade name Red Platy Fish, and in America, the synonym Coral Platy is also encountered.
Xiphophorus hellerii
The Red Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii, Red variety) is a member of the Poeciliidae family. It is generally considered to be a hybrid, resulting from the crossbreeding of the Green Swordtail with the Red Platy. From…
Nomorhamphus liemi
The Red-Black Halfbeak, scientifically known as Nomorhamphus liemi (subspecies snijdersi), belongs to the family Zenarchopteridae, or Halfbeaks. This miniature predatory fish requires a careful approach to keeping and…
Brachyrhaphis roseni
Brachyrhaphis roseni, also known as Rosen's Brachyrhaphis, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. It is an active and colorful fish with a rather complex character. Its keeping does not present particular difficulties, but…
Poecilia latipinna
The Sailfin Molly, also known as Poecilia latipinna, belongs to the Poeciliidae family. This beautiful fish attracts attention with its unusually large and wide dorsal fin, which outwardly resembles a sail. Nowadays, it…
Xiphophorus hellerii
The Sanke Swordtail is a selectively bred form of Xiphophorus hellerii (Koi Sanke variety) that does not occur in the wild. It belongs to the family Poeciliidae. The fish takes its name from the decorative koi carp Koi…
Xiphophorus maculatus
The Sunset Platy, also called sun platy, takes its trade name from the characteristic colour pattern of its body: a gradient transition from bright yellow to red. Sometimes black spots appear on the body.
Poecilia reticulata
Swordtail Guppies (scientific name Poecilia reticulata, Swordtail variety) belong to the Poeciliidae family. A distinctive feature, which gave these fish their name, is the special structure of the caudal fin. It has…
Neoheterandria elegans
The scientific name Neoheterandria elegans refers to the family Poeciliidae, known as the Tiger Teddy or Neoheterandria. This miniature, shy, and graceful fish does not require complex care, making it an excellent…
Skiffia bilineata
The Twostripe Skiffia (Skiffia bilineata), a representative of the Goodeidae family, is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists. It is easy to care for and highly compatible with other aquarium inhabitants.
Xiphophorus variatus
The Variable Platy, or Platy variatus, is the common name for Xiphophorus variatus, belonging to the family Poeciliidae. This species, along with the closely related Platy, is among the most common aquarium fish. Their…
Xiphophorus hellerii
The Veiltail Swordtail is a collective name for ornamental swordtail varieties characterized by their long and large fins. Among the most well-known representatives of this group are the Flag Swordtail, Lyretail…
Xiphophorus maculatus
The Wagtail Platy, often considered a benchmark or even a classic example among platies, is the fish usually associated with this entire group of attractive fish. Its body can be red, orange, or golden, which contrasts…
Poecilia sphenops
The White Molly, also known as the “Snowflake” Molly, is a collective name. It is used to refer to selective color variations of Poecilia velifera or Poecilia latipinna, as well as their hybrids. This species is…
Xiphophorus maculatus
The White Platy is a decorative colour variant of the common platy, Xiphophorus maculatus. This form arose from selective breeding that suppressed the genes responsible for pigmentation, resulting in a body completely…
Xiphophorus hellerii
The White Swordtail, known as Xiphophorus hellerii (White variety), belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This breed, a result of selective breeding from the Koi Swordtail, was specifically developed to exclude red and…
Xenotoca eiseni
Xenotoca eiseni, known as the Redtail or Orange Xenotoca, belongs to the family Goodeidae. This livebearing fish attracts attention with its bright colors and hardiness. It could be a wonderful addition to a freshwater…
Poecilia reticulata
Yellow guppies, scientifically known as Poecilia reticulata (Yellow variety), belong to the family Poeciliidae. This term encompasses numerous breeds distinguished by yellow as their dominant colour. It applies to…
Xiphophorus maculatus
The yellow platy, also sold as Gold Platy, is a selectively bred form that does not occur in nature. It is derived from the common platy, Xiphophorus maculatus. The fish is named for its uniform yellow body colour and…
Poecilia velifera
The Yucatan Molly, scientifically named Poecilia velifera, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. In the hobby it is also known as the giant sailfin molly.