Species in the catalogue: 164
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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…
Paracheirodon simulans
The False Blue Neon Tetra, scientifically known as Paracheirodon simulans, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. It is significantly less common in the aquarium trade than other Neon species, yet it is no less…
Boraras urophthalmoides
Boraras urophthalmoides, known as the Firefly Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish is characterized by its miniature size, bright and vibrant coloration, and high activity. Its keeping and breeding do…
Lepidocephalichthys furcatus
The Forktail Loach, scientifically known as Lepidocephalichthys furcatus, belongs to the family Cobitidae (Loaches). Although not distinguished by bright coloration, these fish possess other valuable qualities: they are…
Heterandria formosa
Formosa, scientifically known as Heterandria formosa, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This fish is striking for its miniature size and grace, reaching a modest 3 cm in length. In addition to its size, it is…
Aphyosemion gabunense
The Gabon Killifish, or Aphyosemion gabunense, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature fish boasts iridescent, vibrant coloration, which varies depending on its region of origin. Accordingly, three…
Gambusia holbrooki
Gambusia, also known as the Mosquito fish, bears the scientific name Gambusia holbrooki and is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This lively and very active fish is renowned for its hardiness. It easily adapts to…
Microdevario gatesi
A member of the Cyprinidae family, Gates' Danio, scientifically named Microdevario gatesi, was named in honor of Gordon E. Gates, the person responsible for its discovery. Prior to 2009, this fish was traditionally…
Girardinus metallicus
Girardinus metallicus, or metallic livebearer, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This fish was once very popular among aquarists in the early 20th century, largely due to its exceptional hardiness and resilience.…
Pethia aurea
The small Golden Barb, scientifically known as Pethia aurea, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This peaceful, undemanding, small-sized fish can be a wonderful addition to any small aquarium. Its care and breeding do not…
Poecilia reticulata
Green Guppies, or their scientific name Poecilia reticulata (Green variety), belong to the family Poeciliidae. This name is used as a collective term to denote a number of artificially bred strains that display a…
Aplocheilus blockii
The scientific name Aplocheilus blockii includes this species, also known as Block's Aplocheilus or Green Panchax, in the family Aplocheilidae. This fish is easy to keep and undemanding, thrives in community tanks, and…
Poecilia reticulata
The Guppy 'Black Prince', also known as the Half Black Guppy with the scientific name Poecilia reticulata (Half Black subspecies), is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This designation likely encompasses several…
Poecilia reticulata
Guppy Tuxedo gets its name from its distinctive coloration. The scientific name is Poecilia reticulata (Tuxedo variety), and it belongs to the family Poeciliidae. The characteristic feature is a sharp contrast between a…
Hara hara
The Hara Catfish (Hara hara), a member of the Erethistidae family, originates from Asia. It can be found in various river systems in southern China, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These fish prefer areas with weak…
Apistogramma eunotus
The High-fin Apistogramma (Apistogramma eunotus), a representative of the Cichlidae family, is one of the popular South American cichlids. Its keeping does not present particular difficulties for experienced aquarists,…
Apistogramma hoignei
Apistogramma hoignei, known as Hongslo's Dwarf Cichlid, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This is an energetic fish, especially the males, which are distinguished by their bright coloration. Experienced aquarists usually…
Homalopteroides tweediei
Homalopteroides tweediei, or Homaloptera tweediei, belongs to the family Balitoridae, known as river loaches. This fish was named after the naturalist and archaeologist Michael Tweedie (1907–1993), Assistant Curator of…
Apistogramma hongsloi
Apistogramma hongsloi, known as Hongslo's Dwarf Cichlid, belongs to the Cichlidae family. It is a beautiful and vibrant fish, relatively easy to care for, but characterized by complex intraspecific relationships.…
Otocinclus hoppei
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Hoppe's Otocinclus, Otocinclus hoppei — its scientific name — is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This fish is native to South America, where it inhabits the Madeira and Ucayali river basins, part…
Trochilocharax ornatus
The Hummingbird Tetra, scientifically known as Trochilocharax ornatus, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. This species undoubtedly lives up to its name, as it is among the most miniature aquarium fish.…
Hyphessobrycon elachys
Hyphessobrycon elachys, known by its scientific name, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is native to South America, where it can be found in the Paraguay River basin. This river flows through the…
Hypsolebias picturatus
Hypsolebias picturatus is the scientific name for this fish. This species belongs to the family Rivulidae and is found in the water bodies of the eastern states of Brazil, within the São Francisco River basin. Its…
Indostomus crocodilus
Indostomus crocodilus, or Indostomus, belongs to the Indostomidae family. Its unusual appearance is due to the practical necessity of camouflaging itself from potential predators. In a home aquarium it needs careful…
Enteromius jae
The Jae Barb, also known by its scientific name Enteromius jae, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This miniature and picturesque fish can become a true gem in a nano aquarium. Its care and breeding are straightforward,…
Oryzias latipes
The Japanese Ricefish, scientifically known as Oryzias latipes, is a species belonging to the family Adrianichthyidae. This small and graceful fish has enjoyed consistent popularity in Southeast Asia for many centuries,…
Parotocinclus jumbo
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parotocinclus jumbo, or the jumbo dwarf suckermouth catfish, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It is noteworthy that "jumbo" translates to "giant," which at first glance may seem unexpected, as the…
Hyphessobrycon heliacus
The Kitty Tetra, scientifically known as Hyphessobrycon heliacus, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This fish originates from South America, where it is found in the Telis Pires River basin. This river, in turn,…
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…
Parambassis lala
The Lala Glassfish, known scientifically as Parambassis lala, belongs to the Ambassidae family, or Glassfish. This species originates from Asia; it can be found in the territories of modern India, Bangladesh, and…
Lamprologus ocellatus
Lamprologus ocellatus, known as the Lamprologus ocellatus, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This fish is a miniature and vibrant creature, distinguished by its ease of care and successful breeding. With sufficient…
Parosphromenus nagyi
The Licorice Gourami, also known as Parosphromenus nagyi, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Despite their small size, these fish possess a distinctive character, and males display very bright coloration during active…
Betta mahachaiensis
Betta mahachaiensis, or Mahachai Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae and is a very unusual representative of the fighting fish. Its peculiarity lies in its ability to inhabit brackish waters, which makes its care…
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…
Xenurolebias myersi
Myers' Killifish, scientifically known as Xenurolebias myersi, belongs to the Rivulidae family. This striking striped fish was named in honour of the American ichthyologist George Sprague Myers. Its discovery and…
Nannostomus anduzei
Nannostomus anduzei, known scientifically as Nannostomus anduzei, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. The fish was named in honor of the Venezuelan biologist and explorer Pablo Anduze, who first provided a detailed…
Nannostomus marginatus
The Dwarf Pencilfish, or Nannostomus marginatus, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. These active and undemanding fish can become a true adornment to almost any freshwater aquarium. Thanks to their simplicity, they are…
Nannostomus minimus
Nannostomus minimus, with the Latin name Nannostomus minimus, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. It is quite rare among amateur aquarists. These fish are often found as incidental bycatch in shipments with other…
Neolamprologus multifasciatus
A member of the Cichlidae family, Neolamprologus multifasciatus, also known by its scientific name Neolamprologus multifasciatus, is a miniature fish with remarkable behavior. It is territorial: individuals actively…
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…
Poropanchax luxophthalmus
The Neon Lampeye, scientifically known as Poropanchax luxophthalmus (formerly classified as Aplocheilichthys luxophthalmus), is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This beautiful schooling fish is easy to keep and…
Apistogramma norberti
Norbert's Apistogramma (Apistogramma norberti), a representative of the Cichlidae family, is an attractive and rather undemanding aquarium fish. It coexists well with many freshwater species from South America. By…
Nothobranchius furzeri
Nothobranchius furzeri, scientifically known as Nothobranchius furzeri, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, known as Nothobranchs. This species was named after Richard E. Furzer, who first discovered it. In their…
Nothobranchius guentheri
The fish, known by its scientific name Nothobranchius guentheri, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or African killifishes. It was named after Albert Günther, a British ichthyologist of German origin (1830–1914);…
Nothobranchius kirki
Nothobranchius kirki, scientifically known as Nothobranchius kirki, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or African Rivulines. This is an attractive fish with a distinct personality, especially the males. While…
Nothobranchius korthausae
Nothobranchius korthausae, or Korthaus' Nothobranch, is a species belonging to the family Nothobranchiidae, and although its coloration is not particularly original, the overall appearance of the fish is quite…
Nothobranchius melanospilus
The fish, known scientifically as Nothobranchius melanospilus, or the Black-spotted Nothobranchius, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, which unites all Nothobranchius species.
Nothobranchius palmqvisti
The fish Nothobranchius palmqvisti, known scientifically as Nothobranchius palmqvisti, is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae, which includes African rivulines, or Nothobranchius. It is named in honor of G.…
Nothobranchius patrizii
Nothobranchius patrizii is a representative of the family Nothobranchiidae, also known as African Rivulines. These fish are characterized by their bright, lively nature, especially the males. Although their keeping is…
Nothobranchius ugandensis
Nothobranchius ugandensis belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, known as African killifish. These are energetic, colourful fish that are straightforward to keep, and their breeding method is distinctly unusual.
Parasphaerichthys ocellatus
The Ocellated Gourami, also known as Parasphaerichthys ocellatus, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. Among aquarists, it is sometimes called the Dwarf or Burmese Chocolate Gourami. This species is considered…
Oryzias woworae
Oryzias woworae, known as the Sulawesi ricefish, is classified in the family Adrianichthyidae. This fish received its interesting name in honour of Daisy Wowor of the Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense on Java, Indonesia, who…
Otocinclus macrospilus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus macrospilus, known as the Otocinclus macrospilus or Oto Catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. Among its close relatives are Otocinclus affinis and the Zebra Otocinclus.…
Otocinclus affinis
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus affinis, known scientifically as Otocinclus affinis, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. This fish is peaceful and calm, but its inconspicuous coloration prevents it from…
Otothyropsis piribebuy
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otothyropsis piribebuy, known as Otocinclus negros (formerly Otocinclus sp. "Negros"), belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfishes. The native habitat of this small catfish is the waters of…
Parosphromenus alfredi
Parosphromenus alfredi, also known as Alfred's Licorice Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This species was named in honor of Eric Alfred, former director of the National Museum of Singapore, whose…
Parosphromenus allani
Parosphromenus allani, known as Allan's Licorice Gourami or Allan's Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It was named in honour of Allan Brown, who collected these fish in Sarawak, Borneo, in 1986; the species…
Parosphromenus anjunganensis
Inhabiting waters near the city of Anjungan, Parosphromenus anjunganensis, or Anjungan Licorice Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae, receiving its scientific name from this locality. Keeping this fish is…
Parosphromenus harveyi
The Harvey's Licorice Gourami, or Parosphromenus harveyi, known scientifically as Parosphromenus harveyi, is a member of the family Osphronemidae. The species is named after the researcher Willy Harvey. In aquaristics,…