Loaches

Paracanthocobitis zonalternans belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. This peaceful fish, despite its complex scientific name, is quite popular with aquarists. It gets along well with many tropical species, does not…

Peacock Eel

Lepidocephalichthys annandalei

The scientific name Lepidocephalichthys annandalei refers to a fish known as the Peacock Eel or Annandale's Loach, belonging to the family Cobitidae (Loaches). It owes its name to Dr. N. Annandale, who was the director…

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…

Pseudohomaloptera leonardi

The fish, scientifically known as Pseudohomaloptera leonardi, belongs to the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. It was named in honor of Mr. G. R. Leonard, who, during the reign of King George V in colonial Malaysia,…

Red-tailed Loach

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…

Saddled Hillstream Loach

Homaloptera orthogoniata

Homaloptera orthogoniata, more commonly known as the Saddled Hillstream Loach, is a member of the Balitoridae family (River Loaches). This species is still quite rare among aquarists, and often other closely related…

Sand Loach

Lepidocephalichthys thermalis

The Sand Loach, scientifically known as Lepidocephalichthys thermalis, is a member of the family Cobitidae, or true loaches. This species is native to South Asia, found in the southern regions of India and on the island…

Sausage Loach

Lepidocephalichthys tomaculum

The Sausage Loach, or Lepidocephalichthys tomaculum, belongs to the family Cobitidae. Its amusing common name is even reflected in its Latin designation: the word tomaculum directly translates to “sausage.” Scientists…

Schistura balteata

The fish scientifically known as Schistura balteata, belonging to the family Nemacheilidae, is commonly referred to as the Schistura balteata. This species is relatively easy to keep and coexists well with many common…

Schistura Mae Hong Son

Mustura maepaiensis

The fish, known scientifically as Mustura maepaiensis, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae and is called Schistura Mae Hong Son. This name comes from the mountainous province of Mae Hong Son in north-western Thailand,…

Schistura scaturigina

The fish, known scientifically as Schistura scaturigina and belonging to the family Nemacheilidae (loaches), originates from South Asia. Its natural habitats are the upper reaches of the Ganges River basin, which spans…

Schistura spilota

Schistura spilota, also known by its scientific name Schistura spilota, is a representative of the family Nemacheilidae. This fish is a rather rare guest among aquarium enthusiasts. Since 2016, it has been available on…

Schistura vinciguerrae

Schistura vinciguerrae, also known as Vinciguerra's loach, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. It was named after the zoologist Decio Vinciguerra, who made significant contributions to the study of fish species…

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…

Silver Loach

Yasuhikotakia lecontei

The Silver Loach, or Leconte's Loach (scientific name Yasuhikotakia lecontei), is a member of the Botiidae family. This name was given in honor of Dr. and entomologist John L. LeConte from Philadelphia, USA. Provided…

Skunk Botia

Yasuhikotakia morleti

The Skunk Botia, or Skunk Loach, is also known as the Skunk Botia. Its scientific name is Yasuhikotakia morleti, and it belongs to the family Botiidae. This fish is considered relatively peaceful provided that tank…

Spined Loach

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…

Spotted Loach

Acanthocobitis botia

Acanthocobitis botia, also known as the Spotted Loach, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. These peaceful fish coexist easily with many tropical species. They are undemanding in care and do not entail significant…

Stone Loach

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,…

Striped Loach

Nemacheilus binotatus

A member of the Nemacheilidae family (stone loaches), the striped loach, known scientifically as Nemacheilus binotatus, originates from Southeast Asia. These fish are found in the waters of Thailand, particularly in the…

Sun Loach

Yasuhikotakia eos

Yasuhikotakia eos, or Eos Loach, also known as the Sun Loach, belongs to the family Botiidae. This species is not frequently found for sale, partly due to its unremarkable coloration and some difficulties in cohabiting…

Tiger Loach

Syncrossus hymenophysa

The Tiger Loach, also known as the Tiger Botia or Green Tiger Loach (scientific name Syncrossus hymenophysa), belongs to the family Botiidae. Its limited suitability for a community aquarium is due to its complex…

Vietnamese Marble Loach

Lepidocephalichthys sp. «LE1»

The scientific name Lepidocephalichthys sp. «LE1» is assigned to the Vietnamese Marble Loach, a representative of the family Cobitidae, or true loaches. This fish is sometimes encountered by aquarists, but its exact…

Zebra Gastromyzon

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,…

Zebra Loach

Botia striata

Botia striata belongs to the family Botiidae. The zebra loach is undemanding and fairly easy to keep if provided with suitable conditions. It is semi-peaceful, but care should be taken when choosing tank mates. It is…

Zollinger's Balitorid

Balitoropsis zollingeri