Species in the catalogue: 48
Chilatherina alleni
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Allen's rainbowfish, scientifically named Chilatherina alleni, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, or rainbowfishes. Its natural habitat is the western part of New Guinea, located north of Australia in the western…
Melanotaenia angfa
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia angfa, or Angfa Rainbowfish, is a member of the family Melanotaeniidae. The natural habitat of this species is limited to two tributaries of the Yakati River, located on the isthmus of the Cenderawasih…
Pseudomugil signifer
Pseudomugil signifer, the Australian blue-eye, belongs to the family Pseudomugilidae. This fish is remarkable for its unusual appearance and remarkable ability to adapt to diverse living conditions. Its hardiness, ease…
Chilatherina axelrodi
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Axelrod's Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Chilatherina axelrodi, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, the rainbowfishes. The species was first described in 1979 when an international expedition discovered it…
Chilatherina bleheri
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Bleher's Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Chilatherina bleheri, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. Its first specimens were collected in 1982 by the famous naturalist Heiko Bleher. At that time, these fish were…
Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis
Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis, commonly known as the Blue-eyed Neon, belongs to the family Pseudomugilidae. This unique tropical fish shows remarkable adaptability and can even be kept in brackish or marine aquariums,…
Melanotaenia boesemani
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Boeseman's Rainbowfish belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae (Melanotaenia boesemani). This species appeared in the hobby relatively recently but has quickly become popular.
Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Cherry Rainbowfish, also known as the Cherry Melanotaenia (scientific name Melanotaenia splendida inornata), belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. It is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists because it is…
Chilatherina lorentzii
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Chilatherina rainbowfish, scientifically known as Chilatherina lorentzii, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. It became known as an aquarium fish in 2012. Its habitat is the island of New Guinea, located north of…
Pseudomugil tenellus
Pseudomugil tenellus, the delicate blue-eye, belongs to the family Pseudomugilidae. This beautiful, slender fish lives up to its name. It is straightforward to keep and breed, and adapts well to different water…
Glossolepis dorityi
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The fish, scientifically known as Glossolepis dorityi, or Dority's Rainbowfish, is a member of the family Melanotaeniidae. This species was first discovered by the renowned German researcher Heiko Bleher in 1999, but he…
Melanotaenia duboulayi
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Duboulay's rainbowfish, scientifically known as Melanotaenia duboulayi, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. The species is named after the biologist du Boulay, who first discovered it in the Richmond River in…
Melanotaenia splendida splendida
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Eastern Rainbowfish (scientific name – Melanotaenia splendida splendida) belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. These fish are known for their beauty, peaceful nature, and hardiness. Thanks to their excellent…
Chilatherina fasciata
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Chilatherina fasciata, known as the Fasciated Rainbowfish, is a member of the family Melanotaeniidae. This fish is distinguished by its brightness and active behavior, and its coloration can vary significantly. A single…
Melanotaenia sexlineata
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Fly River Rainbowfish, also known as the Fly Rainbowfish, bears the scientific name Melanotaenia sexlineata and belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. One of its names reflects its habitat — the Fly River basin on…
Pseudomugil furcatus
The Forktail Rainbowfish, or Popondetta furcata (Pseudomugil furcatus), a representative of the family Pseudomugilidae, is a vibrant and attractive addition to any freshwater aquarium. This species became available to…
Melanotaenia goldiei
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The goldie river rainbowfish, Melanotaenia goldiei, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, the rainbowfish. It takes its name from the Goldie River in Papua New Guinea, where it was first found. Though known to the…
Melanotaenia irianjaya
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia irianjaya, also known as the Irian Jaya Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This fish is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists due to its unpretentiousness, ease of breeding and…
Glossolepis kabia
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The kabi rainbowfish, Glossolepis kabia, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. It comes from Papua New Guinea, where it inhabits the Sepik and Ramu river basins. These two rivers merge during the rainy season, forming…
Chilatherina sentaniensis
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The scientific name for this fish is Chilatherina sentaniensis, and it belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, known as Rainbowfishes. This species is found exclusively in Lake Sentani, located in the Indonesian province…
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi, also known as Axelrod's Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This beautiful and undemanding fish is an excellent choice for a freshwater community aquarium, as it is easy to…
Bedotia madagascariensis
Madagascar Rainbowfish (Bedotiidae)
Bedotia madagascariensis, also known as the Red-tailed Bedotia, belongs to the family Bedotiidae. This species appeared in hobbyists' aquariums relatively recently, around the 1950s, but has since gained widespread…
Melanotaenia australis
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia australis, also known as the Western Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This fish is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists due to its unpretentiousness, ease of care and breeding, and…
Melanotaenia papuae
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia papuae, known by its scientific name Melanotaenia papuae, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes). The native habitats of this fish are numerous streams on the southern tip of the island of…
Melanotaenia parva
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The scientific name Melanotaenia parva belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, commonly known as Rainbowfishes. This fish is also known as the Kurumoi Lake Rainbowfish, named after Lake Kurumoi on the Cenderawasih…
Melanotaenia fluviatilis
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Murray River Rainbowfish, also known as the River Rainbowfish, bears the scientific name Melanotaenia fluviatilis and belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This fish is characterized by its unpretentiousness, ease…
Melanotaenia praecox
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Neon Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This small schooling fish is attractive for its striking neon sheen in its coloration. It is easy to keep and breed, and gets along well…
Pseudomugil novaeguineae
A member of the family Pseudomugilidae, scientifically named Pseudomugil novaeguineae, is known as the New Guinea Blue-eye. This rainbowfish is notable for its vibrant coloration. Although it is considered a peaceful…
Melanotaenia affinis
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Northern Melanotaenia, widely known as the New Guinea Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae and has the scientific name Melanotaenia affinis. These beautiful fish are peaceful and undemanding, allowing…
Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Parkinson's rainbowfish, Melanotaenia parkinsoni, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, commonly known as rainbowfish. It is native to New Guinea, specifically the southeastern part of the island, where it inhabits…
Pseudomugil mellis
The Honey Blue-eye, or Pseudomugil mellis, belonging to the family Pseudomugilidae, is an interesting choice for aquarists. This active fish is distinguished by its bright coloration and peaceful nature, and is also…
Pseudomugil sp. «Red neon»
Pseudomugil sp. "Red neon", or Red Neon Blue-eye, belongs to the family Pseudomugilidae. This species, which appeared on the market in 2011, has relatively recently attracted the attention of aquarists. A distinctive…
Melanotaenia maccullochi
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The rainbowfish (Melanotaenia maccullochi) belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. Among rainbowfish, this species is relatively small and peaceful, and easy to keep and breed. Its good compatibility with other tank…
Glossolepis ramuensis
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Ramu Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Glossolepis ramuensis, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, or Rainbowfish. This fish originates from the island of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is the Ramu River…
Glossolepis incisa
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
This fish is known by several common names. Most often, it is called the Red Rainbowfish or Glossolepis incisa. Its scientific name is Glossolepis incisa, and it belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, or Rainbowfishes.
Melanotaenia splendida rubrostriata
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Red-striped Rainbowfish (scientific name Melanotaenia splendida rubrostriata), also known as the Red-banded Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This species can be an excellent choice even for…
Bedotia geayi
Madagascar Rainbowfish (Bedotiidae)
The Red-tailed Bedotia (scientific name Bedotia geayi) is a representative of the Bedotiidae family, also known as Madagascar rainbowfish. Despite its vibrant and active nature, this fish requires special attention from…
Glossolepis multisquamata
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Sepik Rainbowfish, also known as Glossolepis multisquamata, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This fish gets its name from its original discovery location — the Sepik River on the northeastern coast of Papua…
Melanotaenia gracilis
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Slender Rainbowfish, also known as Melanotaenia gracilis, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This fish is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists due to its hardiness and ease of care, while its attractive…
Pseudomugil gertrudae
Pseudomugil gertrudae, also known as the Spotted Blue-eye, belongs to the family Pseudomugilidae. This species was named in honor of Gertrude, the wife of Dr. Hugo Merton, a German naturalist who first discovered it in…
Glossolepis maculosa
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The fish, known scientifically as Glossolepis maculosa, or Spotted Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes). Its native habitat is the island of New Guinea. In the wild, it is found in the…
Marosatherina ladigesi
Marosatherina ladigesi, known as Ladiges's Telmatherina, or "Sunbeam" Rainbowfish, as well as Sulawesi Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Telmatherinidae. This fish stands out for its vibrant coloration, peaceful…
Glossolepis pseudoincisa
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Glossolepis pseudoincisa, or Tami Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This species is endemic to the island of New Guinea. In the wild the species is known above all from a small oxbow lake near the Tami…
Melanotaenia trifasciata
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The three-striped rainbowfish, scientifically known as Melanotaenia trifasciata, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This species was first discovered by Norwegian zoologist Knut Dahl in June 1895. The description…
Melanotaenia lacustris
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Lake Melanotaenia, also known as the Blue Melanotaenia or Turquoise Rainbowfish, bears the scientific name Melanotaenia lacustris and belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. It is a peaceful and active fish that is…
Melanotaenia vanheurni
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Van Heurn's rainbowfish, scientifically known as Melanotaenia vanheurni, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. The species is named after Cornelis Willem van Heurn, a Dutch explorer who discovered it during his…
Glossolepis wanamensis
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
The Wanam Lake Rainbowfish, known scientifically as Glossolepis wanamensis, or Bluish Glossolepis, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This fish is native to the island of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is Lake…
Iriatherina werneri
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Iriatherina werneri, also known as Werner's Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This astonishingly beautiful fish has a unique appearance that makes it unmistakable. Its care and breeding are relatively…