Fishes

The Panda Apistogramma, or Panda Cichlid (scientific name Apistogramma nijsseni), belongs to the Cichlidae family. It is a beautiful and generally peaceful fish. However, keeping it in an aquarium can present some…

Panda Corydoras

Corydoras panda

The Panda Corydoras, widely known as the Panda Catfish or Panda Cory (scientific name Corydoras panda), belongs to the family Callichthyidae. These fish originate from the upper Amazon River basin, where the foothills…

Panda Goldfish

Carassius auratus

The trade name for this fish in English is Panda Goldfish. It encompasses several varieties, distinguished by their similar black and white body coloration. Initially, such a bicolored pattern was observed only in Black…

Panther Danio

Danio aesculapii

The Panther Danio, scientifically known as Danio aesculapii, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Despite the fish often being associated with a panther, the reasons for such an analogy remain unclear. The Latin name of…

Paracanthocobitis zonalternans

Nemacheilidae

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…

Paradise Fish

Macropodus opercularis

The Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis), also known as the Macropod, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It is one of the most beautiful aquarium fish, and its appearance in the wild remains unchanged. Other…

Parana Ancistrus

Megalancistrus parananus

Megalancistrus parananus, or the Giant Parana Ancistrus, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its name accurately conveys the scale of this fish, as its length can exceed half a meter. Such impressive…

Parancistrus aurantiacus

Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)

Parancistrus aurantiacus, also known as the "Round-faced" pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the armored catfish. Its name comes from its unusual head shape; unlike most plecos with a wedge-shaped…

Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia parkinsoni

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…

Parodon affinis

Apareiodon affinis

Parodontidae

Apareiodon affinis, formerly known as Parodon affinis, belongs to the family Parodontidae and is commonly known as the simple Parodon. These fish originate from South America, specifically from the vast La Plata region…

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,…

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…

Pastaza Corydoras

Corydoras pastazensis

The Pastaza Corydoras, also known as the Pastaza Cory catfish, bears the scientific name Corydoras pastazensis and belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored or Callichthid catfishes). This fish was named after the…

Pavie Rasbora

Rasbora paviana

The scientific name Rasbora paviana belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. It is quite common to encounter the mistaken assumption that the name "Paviana" is associated with primates. However, this is not the case:…

Peaceful Cichlid

Amatitlania myrnae

The Peaceful Cichlid, also known by its scientific name Amatitlania myrnae, belongs to the family Cichlidae. It was previously referred to as Cryptoheros myrnae. Despite its name, this fish can be quite energetic,…

Peacock Eel

Lepidocephalichthys annandalei

Cobitidae (Loaches)

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…

Peacock Gudgeon

Tateurndina ocellicauda

Sleepers (Eleotridae)

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…

Pearl Cichlid

Geophagus brasiliensis

Geophagus brasiliensis, known as the Pearl Cichlid or Brazilian Geophagus, belongs to the family Cichlidae. It is a beautiful but rather temperamental fish, typical of South American cichlids. This species is not easy…

Pearl Danio

Danio albolineatus

The fish known as the Pearl Danio (scientific name Danio albolineatus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. These are attractive, schooling fish, characterized by their unpretentiousness. They are rightly considered among…

Pearl Gourami

Trichopodus leerii

The Pearl Gourami, known scientifically as Trichopodus leerii, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. This fish is rightfully considered one of the most attractive among freshwater aquarium inhabitants. Its name is…

Pearlscale

Carassius auratus

The pearlscale is a variety of goldfish distinguished by its spherical body shape and rounded, convex scales that give it a recognizable resemblance to a golf ball. These unique features are the origin of its name.…

Pearlscale Cichlid

Herichthys carpintis

The Pearl Cichlid, scientifically known as Herichthys carpintis, is a member of the Cichlidae family. This vibrant fish possesses a rather expressive temperament. Keeping it is not particularly difficult, but selecting…

Peckolt's Pleco

Peckoltia sp. L288

Peckoltia sp. L288, more commonly known as Peckolt's Pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, or armored catfish. This fish was named in honor of Gustav Peckolt, a German botanist and pharmacist who, in the late 19th…

Peckoltia

Peckoltia oligospila

This catfish, known scientifically as Peckoltia oligospila, belongs to the extensive family Loricariidae, also called Armored Catfish. The fish owes its name to the botanist and pharmacist Gustavo Peckolt, a German born…

Peckoltia compta

Peckoltia compta, a representative of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), is one of the most popular pleco species. Its popularity is due to its bright, contrasting coloration, modest size, peaceful nature, and…

Pellegrin's Leporinus

Leporinus pellegrinii

Anostomidae

Leporinus pellegrinii, also known as Pellegrin's Leporinus, is a member of the family Anostomidae. Its homeland is the vast expanses of South America; in particular, it is widely distributed throughout the entire length…

Pelvicachromis subocellatus

Pelvicachromis subocellatus, also known as the Kribensis or Kribensis Cichlid, belongs to the family Cichlidae. It is sometimes referred to as the "Parrot Cichlid." This fish demonstrates a remarkable ability to adapt…

Pencilfish

Nannostomus eques

Lebiasinidae

The Pencilfish (Nannostomus eques) is a member of the Lebiasinidae family, an exceptionally interesting aquarium fish to observe. It possesses an amazing ability to change its body pattern depending on the intensity of…

Penguin Tetra

Thayeria boehlkei

The Crooked-Striped Thayeria, widely known as the Penguin Tetra, with the scientific name Thayeria boehlkei, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. These fish are characterized by their cheerful, energetic, and…

Pepper Tetra

Axelrodia stigmatias

The Pepper Tetra, or Axelrodia stigmatias, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. The fish was named after an American entrepreneur who made a significant contribution to the popularization of aquaristics. The…

Peppered Corydoras

Corydoras paleatus

The Peppered Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras paleatus, belongs to the extensive Callichthyidae family. This fish will harmoniously fit into almost any freshwater aquarium environment and, thanks to its…

Peruvian Aphyolebias

Aphyolebias peruensis

Rivulidae

The Peruvian Aphyolebias, scientifically known as Aphyolebias peruensis, belongs to the family Rivulidae. This is a graceful fish with an elongated body that inhabits pristine tropical forests in northern Peru. It has a…

Peruvian Tetra

Hyphessobrycon peruvianus

The Peruvian Tetra, or Peruvian Neon (scientific name Hyphessobrycon peruvianus), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This species has gained widespread popularity in aquaristics due to its moderate requirements,…

Peruvian Whiptail Catfish

Rineloricaria lanceolata

Rineloricaria lanceolata, also known as the Peruvian Whiptail Catfish, belongs to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). This species is valued among aquarists for its moderate size, unpretentious nature, and…

Pethia canius

Pethia canius, scientifically known as Pethia canius, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The genus name Pethia is the Sinhalese collective name for small cyprinids, while the specific name “canius” appears to follow a…

Phalacronotus

Phalacronotus apogon

Sheatfishes (Siluridae)

The scientific name Phalacronotus apogon, or Phalacronotus, belongs to the family Siluridae. As a rule, this species is not classified as an aquarium fish due to its significant size. Its primary use is in large public…

Phantom Tetra

Megalamphodus megalopterus

The Phantom Tetra, also known as the Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. For many years, this fish has maintained its popularity among aquarists, becoming one of…

Phenacogaster calverti

Characidae

The fish Phenacogaster calverti, known as Phenacogaster calverti, belongs to the family Characidae. Its natural habitat is the numerous coastal river systems of the Brazilian states of Ceará and Paraíba in the east of…

Phoenix Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)

The Phoenix Goldfish, also known by its English trade name Blue Phoenix Goldfish, stands out with its solid grey-blue body coloration, which harmoniously blends with a lighter, silvery belly. This unique variety was…

Pictus Catfish

Pimelodus pictus

Pimelodus pictus belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish attracts attention with its unusual and beautiful markings. It is often presented as a very peaceful and calm species, but one essential behavioural trait…

Pigmy Corydoras

Corydoras delphax

Corydoras delphax, also known as the Pigmy Corydoras, bears the scientific name Corydoras delphax. Scientists may have given this catfish such a name due to its habit of actively rooting in the substrate with its nose…

Pike Barb

Luciosoma trinema

Heptapterid catfishes (Heptapteridae)

Luciosoma trinema, or the Pike Barb, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Its natural habitat is Southeast Asia, specifically found in the river systems of the islands of Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sumatra. These fish prefer…

Pike Characin

Boulengerella lateristriga

Ctenoluciidae

Boulengerella lateristriga, also known as the Striped Pike Characin or Pike Characin, belongs to the family Ctenoluciidae. This species is not difficult to keep, provided it is given a sufficiently spacious aquarium…

Pin Catfish

Brachyrhamdia meesi

Brachyrhamdia meesi, or the Pin Catfish, belongs to the family Heptapteridae. This species is rarely found in home aquariums, as it is usually imported unintentionally, mixed with other similar species. Although keeping…

Pinheiro's Corydoras

Corydoras pinheiroi

Kissing Gouramis (Helostomatidae)

Corydoras pinheiroi, also known as Pinheiro's Corydoras, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored Catfishes). It was named in honor of Mario Pinheiro, a prominent Brazilian patron who actively supported scientific…

Pink Kissing Gourami

Helostoma temminckii

The Pink Kissing Gourami, scientifically known as Helostoma temminckii, is a member of the Helostomatidae family. This fish is the result of artificial selection; it differs from its wild counterpart in its rounded body…

Pintail Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Poeciliidae

The Pintail Platy, known in English as Platy Pintail, is a selective breeding form of the common Platy, not found in the wild. A distinctive feature of this fish is the unusual structure of its caudal fin, the central…

Piraiba

Brachyplatystoma filamentosum

Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)

The piraiba, Brachyplatystoma filamentosum, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, the flat-headed catfishes. It is one of the largest freshwater fish and rarely appears in the hobby — more an exception than the rule. In…

Plated Cory

Scleromystax barbatus

Scleromystax barbatus, known as the Plated Cory or Bearded Cory, belongs to the Callichthyidae family. This species is considered the largest among the Corydoras genus, reaching approximately 10 cm in length. Otherwise,…

Platinum Barb

Puntigrus tetrazona

The scientific name Systomus tetrazona belongs to the Sumatra Barb (albino), a representative of the Cyprinidae family. This subspecies emerged as a result of selective breeding of the Sumatra Barb, acquiring a new body…

Platinum Gourami

Trichopodus trichopterus