Fishes

Roloffia occidentalis, also known as the "Golden Pheasant" fish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. Its scientific name is Callopanchax occidentalis, although it was formerly known as Roloffia occidentalis.

"Princess of Burundi"

Neolamprologus pulcher

Neolamprologus pulcher, more commonly known as the "Princess of Burundi" cichlid or fairy cichlid, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This fish gets its name from its discovery location – the lake shore belonging to the…

"Red Prince"

Characodon lateralis

Goodeidae

The fish known as the "Red Prince" (scientific name Characodon lateralis) belongs to the Goodeidae family. Its unpretentiousness and hardiness, along with ease of breeding and maintenance, as well as the vibrant colors…

"Striped Bulldog Pleco"

Chaetostoma formosae

The "Striped Bulldog Pleco" catfish, scientifically known as Chaetostoma formosae, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Keeping this fish presents certain challenges, as it has strict requirements…

Acanthicus adonis

Acanthicus adonis, scientifically known as Acanthicus adonis, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also known as Armored Catfish. This species is generally not considered suitable for home aquariums due to its impressive…

Acanthicus hystrix

Acanthicus hystrix, known scientifically as Acanthicus hystrix, belongs to the family Loricariidae, or Armored Catfishes. Due to its size and certain behavioral characteristics, this fish is not suitable for beginner…

Acanthocobitis urophthalmus

Nemacheilidae

Acanthocobitis urophthalmus belongs to the family Nemacheilidae (loaches). This species is endemic to Sri Lanka in South-East Asia. The fish prefers shallow river systems with fast, sometimes turbulent flow.

Acanthopsoides molobrion

Cobitidae (Loaches)

The Dwarf Horseface Loach, known scientifically as Acanthopsoides molobrion, belongs to the family Cobitidae (Loaches). This fish is a close relative of the widely popular Horseface Loach among aquarists. The two belong…

Acre Corydoras

Corydoras acrensis

The Acre Corydoras, known as Corydoras acrensis, belongs to the armored catfish family, Callichthyidae. This fish gets its name from its discovery location – the Brazilian state of Acre, situated on the border with Peru…

Adolfo's Corydoras

Corydoras adolfoi

Corydoras adolfoi, also known as Adolfo's Corydoras, belongs to the family Callichthyidae. It was named after Adolfo Schwarz, an exporter of South American fish, who played a key role in popularizing this species among…

Aequidens tetramerus

Schilbeid Catfishes (Schilbeidae)

Aequidens tetramerus, known scientifically as Aequidens tetramerus, belongs to the famous family Cichlidae. This is a rather large fish, attracting attention with its bright coloration. Many aquarists appreciate it for…

African barb

Enteromius pobeguini

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

The fish known as the African barb (scientific name Enteromius pobeguini) was previously classified as Puntius pleurops. It is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae) and originates from the equatorial regions of West…

African Glass Catfish

Pareutropius debauwi

The African Glass Catfish, scientifically known as Pareutropius debauwi, belongs to the family Schilbeidae, commonly known as schilbeid catfishes. This schooling fish is peaceful and easy to care for. Its coloration is…

African Pike

Hepsetus odoe

Hepsetidae

Hepsetus odoe, the African Pike, belongs to the family Hepsetidae. This is a true predator: it lies in wait for prey and strikes instantly the moment an unwary fish comes within range, only to find itself in a mouth…

African Snakehead

Parachanna africana

Snakeheads (Channidae)

The fish, known scientifically as Parachanna africana, the African snakehead, is a member of the family Channidae (snakeheads). Its native range is considered to be the subequatorial regions of Africa, particularly the…

African Tetra

Arnoldichthys spilopterus

African Tetras (Alestidae)

The African Red-Eyed Tetra, scientifically known as Arnoldichthys spilopterus, belongs to the family Alestidae (African Tetras). This hardy and undemanding fish, both in terms of care and breeding, is distinguished by…

Agassiz's Corydoras

Corydoras agassizii

Agassiz's Corydoras, also known as the Spotted Cory (scientific name Corydoras agassizii), belongs to the family Callichthyidae. This catfish was named in honor of the distinguished researcher and naturalist Jean Louis…

Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma agassizii

Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)

Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid, also known as Apistogramma agassizii, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This attractive fish is popular and comes in many selective breeding forms, which differ mainly in coloration. The species…

Ageneiosus

Ageneiosus magoi

Ageneiosus magoi is a member of the family Auchenipteridae, the driftwood catfish family. This catfish comes from South America, where it inhabits the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

Aguaruna

Aguarunichthys torosus

Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)

The Muscular Catfish, also known by its scientific name Aguarunichthys torosus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, or Long-whiskered Catfishes. Its second name is given in honor of the indigenous tribe living in the…

Akarensis Betta

Betta akarensis

Osphronemidae

The scientific name Betta akarensis belongs to the family Osphronemidae, and this species is also known as the Akarensis Betta or Akar Fighting Fish. Its name is associated with its discovery location — the Akar River.…

Akysis Catfish

Akysis maculipinnis

Akysidae

The Akysis Catfish, scientifically known as Akysis maculipinnis, is a member of the Akysidae family. This miniature fish, sometimes called tiny, can be difficult to spot in an aquarium due to its predominantly nocturnal…

Akysis hendricksoni

Akysidae

Akysis hendricksoni is the scientific name given to this member of the Akysidae family, known as Hendrickson's Akysis. This inconspicuous catfish is not often found in aquariums; it is one of the few members of its…

Albino Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

Poeciliidae

The Albino Guppy, belonging to the Poeciliidae family, is known by its scientific name Poecilia reticulata (Albino variety). A distinctive feature of this fish is the congenital absence of melanin – the black pigment in…

Albino Pristella

Pristella maxillaris

Acestrorhamphidae

The albino pristella, also known as the transparent tetra albino and scientifically classified as Pristella maxillaris, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This species is among the most widespread and accessible…

Albino Zebra Danio

Danio rerio

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

The Albino Zebra Danio, scientifically known as Danio rerio, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This fish is a natural morphological form of the Zebra Danio and is found in the wild. Its key difference from its…

Alestes Tetra

Brachypetersius altus

African Tetras (Alestidae)

The Alestes Tetra (Brachypetersius altus), a member of the Alestidae family (African Tetras), is native to the waters of West Africa. It can be found in the middle Congo River basin, as well as in numerous tributaries…

Alfaro cultratus

Poeciliidae

Alfaro cultratus, also known as the knife-edged livebearer, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This fish is distinguished by its hardiness and unpretentiousness, which means it does not have special requirements for…

Alkaline Cichlid

Oreochromis alcalicus

Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)

Oreochromis alcalicus, the alkaline cichlid, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This fish has a remarkable ability: it survives in conditions that are lethal to most other aquatic species — extremely high water…

Allen's Rainbowfish

Chilatherina alleni

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…

Altum Angelfish

Pterophyllum altum

Pterophyllum altum, known as the Altum Angelfish or High-bodied Angelfish, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species is the largest among angelfish, reaching lengths of 18 cm or more. Despite their size, these fish…

Amanda Jane's Corydoras

Corydoras amandajanea

Pufferfish (Tetraodontidae)

Amanda Jane's Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras amandajanea, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, which comprises armored or callichthyid catfishes. This species was named in honour of Mrs Amanda Jane Sands;…

Amanda's Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae

Acestrorhamphidae

Amanda's Tetra, also known as the Dwarf Red Tetra, has the scientific name Hyphessobrycon amandae and belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This fish species was named in honor of researcher Amanda Géry, who…

Amapa Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amapaensis

Acestrorhamphidae

The Amapa Tetra, also known as the Red-striped Tetra, scientifically named Hyphessobrycon amapaensis, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its name refers to the Brazilian state of Amapá, where it was first…

Amazon Puffer

Colomesus asellus

Colomesus asellus, known in the aquarium hobby as the Amazon puffer, Amazonian puffer, or donkey puffer, belongs to the family Tetraodontidae. A distinctive feature of this fish is its unique defense mechanism: when…

Ambastaia nigrolineata

Botiidae

The scientific name Ambastaia nigrolineata indicates that this fish belongs to the family Botiidae, specifically to the species Ambastaia nigrolineata. Among loaches, this species is not as frequently available for sale…

Ameca splendens

Goodeidae

Ameca splendens belongs to the family Goodeidae. This fish is active and mobile, yet its temperament can be described as feisty. Such a character narrows the choice of possible tank mates, but observing it is very…

Amur Weather Loach

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Cobitidae (Loaches)

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, known as the Amur Weather Loach, belongs to the family Cobitidae. This fish is most often known to anglers, as it is actively used as bait, although the species is generally quite common. It…

Anchor Catfish

Hara jerdoni

Erethistidae

Hara jerdoni, also known as the Anchor Catfish or Asian Stone Catfish (scientific name Hara jerdoni), belongs to the family Erethistidae. This species of catfish is remarkably miniature, reaching only 3 cm in length. It…

Ancistrus Claro

Ancistrus claro

Ancistrus claro belongs to the family Loricariidae, the armoured catfishes. Its scientific name comes from the Claro River, a small tributary of the Cuiabá in Mato Grosso, Brazil, where the species was first found. This…

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)

Pterophyllum scalare, more commonly known as the angelfish, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This fish captivates with its grace and unique body shape, which sets it apart from other aquarium inhabitants. Its peculiar…

Angfa Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia angfa

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…

Angler Catfish

Chaca bankanensis

Chacidae

The scientific name of this species, Chaca bankanensis, comes from the family Chacidae. Popular among enthusiasts of unusual aquarium inhabitants, the Angler Catfish, or Chaca bankanensis, with its original appearance,…

Annamia Loach

Annamia thuathienensis

River Loaches (Balitoridae)

Annamia thuathienensis, also known as the Annamia Thua Thien Loach, belongs to the family Balitoridae, which comprises river loaches. Its name reflects its geographical origin: Annam is the historical name for central…

Annamia normani

River Loaches (Balitoridae)

The fish named Annamia normani (scientific name Annamia normani) belongs to the Balitoridae family, known as River Loaches. It was named after the Annam region, now central Vietnam, and in memory of the British…

Anomalochromis thomasi

Anomalochromis thomasi, known scientifically as Anomalochromis thomasi, belongs to the family Cichlidae. These fish are characterized by their undemanding nature and attractive, vibrant coloration. They also exhibit…

Anostomus anostomus

Anostomidae

Anostomus anostomus, or the Common Anostomus, belongs to the family Anostomidae. This fish is one of the two most recognizable representatives of its family, along with the Threespot Anostomus. Its keeping is relatively…

Anostomus ternetzi

Anostomidae

Anostomus ternetzi, or Ternetz's Anostomus, belongs to the family Anostomidae. This species was named after the Swiss ichthyologist Carl Ternetz (1870–1928), who collected the holotype. Along with the Common Anostomus,…

Ansorg's Neolebias

Neolebias ansorgii

Distichodontidae

Neolebias ansorgii, or Ansorg's Neolebias, belongs to the family Distichodontidae. It is rarely found for sale, which is due to its specific requirements for keeping conditions. Often, these fish are kept improperly by…

Anthony's Bettas

Betta antoni

Osphronemidae

Betta antoni belongs to the family Osphronemidae. The fish is named after Irwan Anton, a well-known exporter of tropical fish from Asia. Anthony's Betta is remarkable for its behaviour, which is interesting to observe.…

Aphyocharax

Aphyocharax anisitsi

The Red-Fin Tetra, also known as Aphyocharax with the scientific name Aphyocharax anisitsi, belongs to the family Characidae. Its first description was made by Eigenmann and Kennedy in 1903, following an expedition to…

Aphyocharax alburnus

Aphyocharax alburnus, also known as the Gold-crown Tetra, belongs to the family Characidae. Its natural habitat is located in South America, extending from central Brazil to northern Argentina. This species prefers to…

Aphyocharax nattereri

Aphyocharax nattereri, also known as Natterer's Aphyocharax, belongs to the Characidae family. This species is not as commonly found in pet stores as its tetra relatives, yet it possesses no less attractiveness and…

Aphyocharax rathbuni

Aphyocharax rathbuni, known scientifically as Aphyocharax rathbuni, belongs to the extensive Characidae family. This active, miniature fish is easy to keep and successfully breeds in aquarium conditions. It coexists…

Aphyosemion Amieti

Fundulopanchax amieti

Aphyosemion Amieti, known scientifically as Fundulopanchax amieti, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. These fish originate from the central regions of Africa, predominantly inhabiting the Sanaga River basin in…

Aphyosemion cameronense

Aphyosemion cameronense, known in scientific literature as Aphyosemion cameronense, is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae. This small fish is distinguished by its bright coloration and rather spirited character.…

Aphyosemion filamentosum

Fundulopanchax filamentosus

Aphyosemion Filamentosum, scientifically known as Fundulopanchax filamentosus, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish attracts with its bright and beautiful appearance but is quite rare in aquariums due to…

Aphyosemion loennbergii