Species in the catalogue: 164
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Parosphromenus linkei
Parosphromenus linkei, also known as Linke's Licorice Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This vibrant and attractive fish appears quite regularly in the trade. Among other Parosphromenus species, its keeping…
Parosphromenus quindecim
Parosphromenus quindecim, known as the Fifteen-rayed Licorice Gourami or Fifteen-rayed Betta, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. Its unusual name is due to the structure of its dorsal fin: unlike most relatives,…
Parosphromenus tweediei
The fish Parosphromenus tweediei, also known as Tweedie's Licorice Gourami, is a member of the family Osphronemidae. Its name was given in honour of Michael W. F. Tweedie (1907–1993), a naturalist and archaeologist who…
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…
Tateurndina ocellicauda
Tateurndina ocellicauda belongs to the family Eleotridae. This fish is known as the peacock gudgeon. Despite the common name gudgeon, it is not related to the freshwater gobies found across Eurasia. It is an attractive…
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…
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…
Carnegiella myersi
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Carnegiella myersi, known as the Pygmy Hatchetfish, belongs to the Gasteropelecidae family. This miniature predator specializes in hunting small insects found near the water's surface. Distinctive features of this fish…
Betta rubra
The Red Betta, scientifically known as Betta rubra and belonging to the family Osphronemidae, has been present in the aquarium hobby since 2009. Initially, until 2013, it was often confused with and supplied under the…
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…
Dario hysginon
The Scarlet Badis, scientifically known as Dario hysginon, belongs to the family Badidae. These fish share a common ancestor with groups familiar to aquarists, such as Gouramis and Bettas. In terms of appearance,…
Oryzias asinua
Oryzias asinua, known as the Asian Ricefish, belongs to the family Adrianichthyidae and is part of the Killifish group, also called Toothcarps. This fish is a close relative of the Japanese Ricefish, inheriting its…
Laimosemion agilae
Laimosemion agilae, also known as Rivulus agilae, belongs to the family Rivulidae. These fish originate from South America, where they can be found in French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana. They are named after the…
Atlantirivulus luelingi
The fish, known by the scientific name Atlantirivulus luelingi (formerly Rivulus luelingi) and belonging to the family Rivulidae, is Rivulus luelingi. This species originates from shallow waters in the southern regions…
Callopanchax huwaldi
The fish Roloffia huwaldi, known scientifically as Callopanchax huwaldi (formerly Roloffia huwaldi), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or nothobranchs. Its homeland is West Africa, where it is found in Sierra…
Axelrodia riesei
Axelrodia riesei, also known as the Ruby Tetra or Axelrod's Tetra, is a fish from the Characin family. Its Latin name has an interesting origin, being a combination of the names of two scientists — Herbert R. Axelrod…
Terranatos dolichopterus
The Saberfin, scientifically known as Terranatos dolichopterus, belongs to the Rivulidae family. This species is the sole representative of the genus Terranatos, whose name is derived from Latin: "Terra" meaning "earth"…
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…
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…
Dario dario
The Scarlet Badis, also known as Dario dario (its scientific name), belongs to the Badidae family. On this website, the species is classified into the Labyrinth Fish group (which includes the Gourami and Betta families)…
Betta splendens
The fighting fish, also known as the Siamese Fighting Fish, with the scientific name Betta splendens, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish attracts attention with its beauty and peculiar behavior. It is one of…
Simpsonichthys santanae
Simpsonichthys santanae, or Santana's Pearlfish, belongs to the family Rivulidae. These fish are closely related to Nothobranchius, which inhabit a different continent—Africa, and this connection is evident in almost…
Aphyosemion australe
The Southern Aphyosemion, also known as the “Golden Pheasant” (scientific name Aphyosemion australe), is a representative of the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish was one of the first killifish to gain popularity in…
Trichopsis pumila
The Dwarf Gourami, or Pumila, known scientifically as Trichopsis pumila, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. This aquarium fish is popular due to its interesting coloration, as well as its ease of care and…
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…
Brevibora dorsiocellata
The Spotted-back Rasbora, scientifically known as Brevibora dorsiocellata, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This popular tropical fish has been successfully bred in artificial aquarium environments for many…
Sundasalanx microps
The Sundasalanx fish, known scientifically as Sundasalanx microps, belongs to the family Ehiravidae. This fish is exotic for several reasons: it is rarely found in aquariums, and its appearance is unusual. Keeping these…
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…
Apistogramma trifasciata
The Three-striped Apistogramma, or Apistogramma trifasciata by its scientific name, belongs to the Cichlidae family. These fish are suitable for experienced aquarists, as they are quite undemanding, breed easily, and…
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…
Tucanoichthys tucano
The Tucano Tetra, known as Tucanoichthys tucano, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family and is named after the Tucano tribe inhabiting the jungles of Colombia and Brazil. Specimens of this fish species were first…
Betta tussyae
Tussy's Betta, scientifically known as Betta tussyae, belongs to the family Osphronemidae, or Gouramies. It was named after Tussy Nagy, the wife of Australian aquarist Peter Nagy, who introduced the first specimens of…
Mystus bimaculatus
The Two-spot Mystus, scientifically known as Mystus bimaculatus, belongs to the Bagridae family. This small, peaceful catfish is an excellent addition to a community tank of Southeast Asian inhabitants. It is…
Aphyosemion bitaeniatum
The Two-striped Aphyosemion, scientifically known as Aphyosemion bitaeniatum, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, or nothobranchs. These vibrant fish are not particularly demanding to keep and adapt easily to…
Nannostomus digrammus
Nannostomus digrammus, known as the two-striped nannostomus, is a member of the Lebiasinidae family. It is not frequently encountered by hobbyists in the aquarium trade, usually arriving in shipments with other…
Aphyosemion bivittatum
Aphyosemion bivittatum, known as the Two-striped Aphyosemion, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. Its natural habitat is in Africa, where the fish inhabits small river systems and streams. These bodies of water are…
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.
Apistogramma borellii
Borell's Apistogramma, scientifically known as Apistogramma borellii, belongs to the Cichlidae family and is often referred to as the Umbrella Cichlid. This miniature and attractive fish is undemanding and easy to care…
Tanichthys micagemmae
Tanichthys micagemmae, the Vietnamese Cardinal, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. First discovered in 2001, this fish quickly became established in the hobby. It complements its better-known relative, the common…
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…
Acestridium dichromum
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Whiptail Catfish, or Acestridium dichromum, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. This species first became available to aquarists in the late 1990s, making it relatively new to the…
Betta coccina
Betta coccina, known as the Wine Red Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This beautiful fighting fish is distinguished by its rich crimson hue. If the necessary keeping conditions are met, it is quite easy to…
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…
Otocinclus cocama
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Otocinclus cocama, also known as the sucker catfish, zebra otocinclus, or algae-eating catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which unites armored catfishes. This fish does not boast bright coloration and leads a…