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Salmostoma bacaila
Salmostoma bacaila, known scientifically as Salmostoma bacaila, belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This fish species originates from South Asia, inhabiting the river systems of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and…
Corydoras habrosus
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras habrosus is the name of this elegant Corydoras, also known as the Venezuelan Pygmy Cory. It belongs to the family Callichthyidae, which includes armored or callichthyid catfish. The common name of the fish…
Trichromis salvini
Trichromis salvini, or Salvin's Cichlid, belongs to the family Cichlidae. Previously, this species was known as Cichlasoma salvini, before the classification was revised. It is characterized by a complex temperament and…
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…
Corydoras davidsandsi
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Sands's Corydoras, also known as Cory Sands catfish (scientific name Corydoras davidsandsi), belongs to the family Callichthyidae — armored or callichthyid catfishes. It was named in honor of David Sands, a renowned…
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…
Corydoras cruziensis
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
The Santa Cruz Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras cruziensis, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (armored catfishes). The fish is named after the Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia (South America), where it…
Satanoperca acuticeps
Satanoperca acuticeps, formerly known as Geophagus heckelii, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This South American cichlid did not get its name by chance: it is characterized by a distinctive pointed head. This feature…
Satanoperca leucosticta
The scientific name Satanoperca leucosticta belongs to the family Cichlidae, and in English, this fish is called Satanoperca leucosticta. Its name, seemingly very formidable, comes from the Ancient Greek words Σατάν…
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…
Hyphessobrycon stegemanni
The Savannah Tetra, scientifically known as Hyphessobrycon stegemanni, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. Its care is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for most freshwater aquariums, as it coexists…
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)…
Trichopsis schalleri
Schaller's Gourami, scientifically known as Trichopsis schalleri, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. The fish is named after Dietrich Schaller, a tropical fish exporter who first introduced this species to the…
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…
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…
Schizodon fasciatus
The scientific name Schizodon fasciatus refers to the banded Schizodon, a member of the family Anostomidae. This fish is native to South America, where it can be found both in the upper reaches of the Amazon and in…
Megalamphodus haraldschultzi
Timari Tetra, or Schultz's Tetra (Megalamphodus haraldschultzi), is a member of the Characin family. It is often called the Red Dwarf Tetra due to its striking coloration. This picturesque miniature fish is ideal for…
Rasbora caudimaculata
Rasbora caudimaculata, known as the Scissortail Rasbora, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It is an active, schooling fish of medium size. Although its coloration is not particularly bright, it compensates for this with…
Scleromystax prionotos
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Scleromystax prionotos, known as the Scleromystax catfish, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, which unites armored or callichthyid catfishes. Its scientific and common names reflect a characteristic feature of the…
Sphaerichthys selatanensis
The Selatan Gourami, also known as the Cross Chocolate Gourami under its scientific name Sphaerichthys selatanensis, belongs to the Osphronemidae family. The fish owes its name to the Indonesian province of Selatan,…
Semaprochilodus taeniurus
Prochilodontids (Prochilodontidae)
Semaprochilodus taeniurus, scientifically known as Semaprochilodus taeniurus, is a member of the family Prochilodontidae, or Prochilodontids. This is a rather large species that requires a special diet rich in plant…
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…
Pethia setnai
Pethia setnai, known as the Setnai Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This species of barb was named after the Indian ichthyologist Setna, who was involved in its classification. This fish is easy to keep and…
Heros efasciatus
Cichlidae is the family to which the Severum Efasciatus cichlid belongs, known by its scientific name Heros efasciatus. This cichlid, native to South America, is one of the most popular, alongside Discus. It attracts…
Heros notatus
The Cichlasoma Severum Notatus, scientifically known as Heros notatus, is a member of the Cichlidae family. This large and beautiful fish possesses a range of qualities highly valued by hobbyists: it is hardy, easy to…
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…
Acnodon normani
Acnodon normani, widely known as Norman's Acnodon or Sheep Pacu, is a member of the family Serrasalmidae. This fish received its scientific name in honor of John Roxborough Norman (1898–1944), who made a significant…
Corydoras brevirostris
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
The Short-snouted Corydoras, or Short-snouted Cory catfish, scientifically known as Corydoras brevirostris, belongs to the armored catfish family. Although this fish was described back in 1947 and has long been kept in…
Carassius auratus
The history of the Shubunkin begins in Japan, where in 1892, breeder Yoshigoro Akiyama created this variety. He crossed a common Goldfish, a Calico Telescope Eye, and a single-tailed Wakin. In 1900, the new form…
Crossocheilus oblongus
The Siamese Algae Eater, scientifically known as Crossocheilus oblongus, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. It is highly valued for its dietary preferences and is considered one of the most effective algae eaters.…
Pseudomystus siamensis
Pseudomystus siamensis, known by the common names Asian Bumblebee Catfish, Siamese Orca Catfish, or simply Siamese Catfish, belongs to the Bagridae family. This small and rather attractive Asian catfish has no special…
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…
Macrognathus siamensis
The Siamese spiny eel, scientifically known as Macrognathus siamensis, belongs to the family Mastacembelidae, or spiny eels, and is classified as an eel. It can be found in the wild in Southeast Asia, particularly in…
Acestrorhynchus falcatus
The Sickle Barracuda, scientifically known as Acestrorhynchus falcatus, belongs to the family Acestrorhynchidae. This fish earned the name "barracuda" due to its external resemblance to marine barracudas, although there…
Lamprologus signatus
Lamprologus signatus, also known as the Signatus, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. In the lake, this species is found mainly in the central regions near the Zambian shoreline. The fish prefer to…
Barbonymus gonionotus
The Silver Barb, scientifically known as Barbonymus gonionotus, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This fish is most commonly found in commercial fisheries and is not a typical inhabitant of home aquariums. Its…
Schilbe mystus
Schilbeid Catfishes (Schilbeidae)
The Striped Schilbe, also known as the Silver Catfish (scientific name Schilbe mystus), belongs to the family Schilbeidae, or Schilbeid Catfishes. In some regions, it is called the African Butter Catfish. In its natural…
Metynnis argenteus
Metynnis argenteus, known as the Silver Dollar or Silver Metynnis, belongs to the family Serrasalmidae, also called the Piranha family. This fish got its name due to its widespread popularity among North American…
Ctenobrycon spilurus
Ctenobrycon spilurus, known as the Silver Dollar Tetra, is a species belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its natural habitat is in South America: the Orinoco River basin, as well as the coastal river basins of…
Gasteropelecus levis
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
The Silver Hatchetfish (scientific name Gasteropelecus levis) belongs to the family Gasteropelecidae. The genus name comes from the Greek gaster ("belly") and pelekys ("hatchet") and refers to the sharply keeled body…
Labeo forskalii
The scientific name Labeo forskalii indicates that the Silver Labeo belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This fish originates from the African continent, specifically from the upper regions of the Nile River basin.…
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…
Monodactylus argenteus
The Silver Moony, also known as the Silver Mono, bears the scientific name Monodactylus argenteus and belongs to the family Monodactylidae. These active and beautiful fish, when kept in a school, always look very…
Ariopsis seemanni
The Colombian shark catfish, also known as the silver shark, bears the scientific name Ariopsis seemanni and belongs to the family Ariidae. This species earned its name due to its unique appearance, resembling a…
Tariqilabeo latius
Tariqilabeo latius, known as the Simple Algae Eater, belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. This species is a close relative of the widely popular Siamese Algae Eater. Despite its unassuming coloration, it…
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…
Sisor rabdophorus
Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)
Sisor rabdophorus, known as the Sisor Catfish, belongs to the family Sisoridae. Its native habitat is Asia, specifically the northern regions of India, where it is found in the Ganges River basin. These fish inhabit…
Desmopuntius hexazona
The Six-banded Barb, scientifically known as Desmopuntius hexazona, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This peaceful, energetic, and vibrant fish will perfectly complement the inhabitants of your freshwater aquarium.
Epiplatys sexfasciatus
The Six-banded Epiplatys, or Six-banded Panchax, scientifically known as Epiplatys sexfasciatus, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This species is a rare exception among Killifish, adapting perfectly to life in…
Phenacogaster tegatus
Phenacogaster tegatus, or Six-eyed Tetra (scientific name Phenacogaster tegatus), belongs to the Characidae family. This fish is perhaps not often seen in aquariums, as its subdued coloration does not allow it to stand…
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…
Entomocorus benjamini
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Entomocorus benjamini, also known as the Sleeping Catfish, belongs to the family Auchenipteridae, or Driftwood Catfishes. It received this unusual name due to its behavioral characteristics: being nocturnal, this…
Betta bellica
Betta bellica, or the slender betta, belongs to the Osphronemidae family. It is one of the first fighting fish known to Europeans, having been brought to Europe in 1905. However, it did not achieve the same fame as the…
Hemiodus gracilis
The slender hemiodopsis (Hemiodus gracilis) belongs to the family Hemiodontidae and is a beautiful, graceful fish with a distinctive body pattern. It is highly mobile and brings dynamism to any freshwater tank. This…
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…
Trigonopoma gracile
The Slender Rasbora, whose Latin name is Trigonopoma gracile, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This miniature, active fish, kept in a school, can adorn any freshwater aquarium. It is characterized by its undemanding…
Brachyplatystoma platynema
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
The scientific name Brachyplatystoma platynema is assigned to the slime catfish, a representative of the family Pimelodidae (long-whiskered or flat-headed catfishes). Fishermen gave it this unusual name because bubbles…