Fishes

Find the right inhabitants for your aquarium.

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  • Neon Guppy

    Neon Guppy

    Poecilia reticulata

    Poeciliidae

    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…

  • Neon Lampeye

    Neon Lampeye

    Poropanchax luxophthalmus

    Poeciliidae

    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…

  • Neon Rainbowfish

    Neon Rainbowfish

    Melanotaenia praecox

    Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)

    The Neon Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This small schooling fish is attractive for its striking neon sheen in its coloration. It is easy to keep and breed, and gets along well…

  • Neon Tetra

    Neon Tetra

    Paracheirodon innesi

    Acestrorhamphidae

    Paracheirodon innesi, better known as the Neon Tetra or Blue Neon, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This aquarium fish rightly holds a place among the most beloved and popular species. As early as the 1930s, it…

  • Net stingray

    Net stingray

    Potamotrygon orbignyi

    Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays)

    The reticulated stingray, scientific name, Potamotrygon orbignyi, belongs to the family Potamotrygonidae (river stingrays). Its earlier scientific name, Potamotrygon reticulatus, is now treated as a synonym.

  • New Guinea Blue-eye

    New Guinea Blue-eye

    Pseudomugil novaeguineae

    Pseudomugilidae

    A member of the family Pseudomugilidae, scientifically named Pseudomugil novaeguineae, is known as the New Guinea Blue-eye. This rainbowfish is notable for its vibrant coloration. Although it is considered a peaceful…

  • New Guinea Rainbowfish

    New Guinea Rainbowfish

    Melanotaenia affinis

    Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)

    The Northern Melanotaenia, widely known as the New Guinea Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae and has the scientific name Melanotaenia affinis. These beautiful fish are peaceful and undemanding, allowing…

  • Nigerian Lampeye

    Nigerian Lampeye

    Procatopus similis

    Poeciliidae

    The Nigerian or Iridescent Lampeye, scientifically known as Procatopus similis, is a member of the Poeciliidae family. Despite its modest size, this fish attracts attention with its amazing, iridescent body coloration,…

  • Nomorhamphus liemi

    Nomorhamphus liemi

    Nomorhamphus liemi

    Halfbeaks (Zenarchopteridae)

    Nomorhamphus liemi, scientifically known as Nomorhamphus liemi (subspecies liemi), belongs to the family Zenarchopteridae. It is noted that the common Russian name is often applied to the entire species, not just this…

  • Norbert's Apistogramma

    Norbert's Apistogramma

    Apistogramma norberti

    Cichlids (Cichlidae)

    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…

  • Norman's Lampeye Killifish

    Norman's Lampeye Killifish

    Poropanchax normani

    Poeciliidae

    Norman's Lampeye, also known as Poropanchax normani, belongs to the family Poeciliidae (livebearers). These peaceful schooling fish are easy to keep and breed, making them a wonderful addition to any freshwater…

  • Northern Aulonocara

    Northern Aulonocara

    Aulonocara ethelwynnae

    Cichlids (Cichlidae)

    Aulonocara ethelwynnae, or Northern Aulonocara, is a representative of the Cichlidae family. These individuals, characteristic of cichlids from the great African lakes, are quite easy to keep and breed provided they…

  • Nothobranchius eggersi

    Nothobranchius eggersi

    Nothobranchius eggersi

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius eggersi belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. The most striking feature is its life cycle: in nature, it lives for just one year. In this short span, the fish completes its entire journey from birth…

  • Nothobranchius foerschi

    Nothobranchius foerschi

    Nothobranchius foerschi

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius foerschi, or Foersch's Nothobranch, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This small African fish attracts attention with its beauty, but one of its characteristics is an extremely limited lifespan. In…

  • Nothobranchius furzeri

    Nothobranchius furzeri

    Nothobranchius furzeri

    Nothobranchiidae

    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

    Nothobranchius guentheri

    Nothobranchius guentheri

    Nothobranchiidae

    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

    Nothobranchius kirki

    Nothobranchiidae

    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

    Nothobranchius korthausae

    Nothobranchiidae

    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

    Nothobranchius melanospilus

    Nothobranchius melanospilus

    Nothobranchiidae

    The fish, known scientifically as Nothobranchius melanospilus, or the Black-spotted Nothobranchius, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae, which unites all Nothobranchius species.

  • Nothobranchius palmqvisti

    Nothobranchius palmqvisti

    Nothobranchius palmqvisti

    Nothobranchiidae

    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

    Nothobranchius patrizii

    Nothobranchiidae

    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 rachovii

    Nothobranchius rachovii

    Nothobranchius rachovii

    Nothobranchiidae

    Nothobranchius rachovii, more commonly known as Rachow's Nothobranch, is a member of the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish attracts with its bright and beautiful appearance, displaying one of the most colorful guises…

  • Nothobranchius ugandensis

    Nothobranchius ugandensis

    Nothobranchius ugandensis

    Nothobranchiidae

    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.

  • OB Mbuna

    OB Mbuna

    Pseudotropheus crabro

    Cichlids (Cichlidae)

    The OB Mbuna form (OB Mbuna) represents an example of natural polymorphism, characteristic of some species of Malawian cichlids. These fish inhabit the African Lake Nyasa and are distinguished by their peculiar…

  • Ocellated Gourami

    Ocellated Gourami

    Parasphaerichthys ocellatus

    Osphronemidae

    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…

  • Odessa Barb

    Odessa Barb

    Pethia padamya

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    Pethia padamya belongs to the family Cyprinidae and is known as the Odessa Barb. Despite its name, this fish does not occur in Ukraine. It entered the hobby in the 1970s, but its true origin remained unknown until 2003.…

  • Ogre Catfish

    Ogre Catfish

    Asterophysus batrachus

    Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)

    The Ogre Catfish, also known as the Frogmouth Catfish or Halper (scientific name Asterophysus batrachus), belongs to the family Auchenipteridae, or Driftwood Catfishes. This large carnivorous species is not recommended…

  • Oliotius oligolepis

    Oliotius oligolepis

    Oliotius oligolepis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    Oliotius oligolepis, also known as the Checkerboard Barb (scientific name Oliotius oligolepis), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This aquarium fish is popular due to its unpretentiousness and ease of care. It coexists…

  • Ompok Catfish

    Ompok Catfish

    Ompok bimaculatus

    Sheatfishes (Siluridae)

    Ompok bimaculatus, or the Two-spot Ompok (also known as the Ompok Catfish), belongs to the family Siluridae — the Sheatfishes. This fish is found in its natural habitat in the waters of South and Southeast Asia,…

  • One-lined Pencilfish

    One-lined Pencilfish

    Nannostomus unifasciatus

    Lebiasinidae

    Nannostomus unifasciatus, also known as the One-lined Pencilfish, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. This popular aquarium fish is notable for its unusual oblique swimming style, which distinguishes it from other…

  • One-spot Barb

    One-spot Barb

    Puntius terio

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    Puntius terio, known as the One-spot Barb, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Despite its naturally wide habitat range and relative unpretentiousness in keeping, this fish is not often found in home aquariums. Its modest…

  • Opsarius dogarsinghi

    Opsarius dogarsinghi

    Opsarius dogarsinghi

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    The fish, known by the scientific name Opsarius dogarsinghi, or Dogarsingh's Baril, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). It received its name in honour of Sardar Dogar Singh, State Overseer of Manipur, India, who…

  • Oranda

    Oranda

    Carassius auratus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    The Oranda is an attractive and distinctive goldfish variety. Its defining feature is a large, bulbous growth on the head that resembles a cap. This growth, which usually contrasts in colour with the body, becomes…

  • Orange Chromide

    Orange Chromide

    Pseudetroplus maculatus

    Cichlids (Cichlidae)

    The Spotted Chromide, also known as the Orange Chromide (scientific name Pseudetroplus maculatus), belongs to the family Cichlidae. It is a beautiful and very bright fish, particularly notable for its ornamental forms.…

  • Orange Danio

    Orange Danio

    Danio kyathit

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    The Orange Danio, also known as the Orange-finned Danio (scientific name Danio kyathit), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This active and beautiful fish can adorn any freshwater aquarium. Its appeal is enhanced by its…

  • Oreichthys Barb

    Oreichthys Barb

    Oreichthys crenuchoides

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    The Oreichthys barb, known scientifically as Oreichthys crenuchoides, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Among barbs, this fish stands out due to noticeable differences between males and females. Males are…

  • Oreichthys cosuatis

    Oreichthys cosuatis

    Oreichthys cosuatis

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    Oreichthys cosuatis, scientifically known as Oreichthys cosuatis, is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae). This miniature schooling fish can be a wonderful addition to a community aquarium, especially if kept with…

  • Orinoco Pleco

    Orinoco Pleco

    Hypancistrus contradens

    Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

    The Orinoco Pleco, scientifically known as Hypancistrus contradens, is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It is often called the "Polka Dot Pleco" due to the distinctive pattern on its body.

  • Orinoco Pterolebias

    Orinoco Pterolebias

    Pterolebias hoignei

    Rivulidae

    Pterolebias hoignei, known as the Orinoco Pterolebias, is a member of the family Rivulidae, which includes many species of rivuline killifish. This vibrant annual fish lives in the wild in temporary water bodies that…

  • Ornate Crenuchus

    Ornate Crenuchus

    Crenuchus spilurus

    Crenuchidae

    The Ornate Crenuchus, scientifically known as Crenuchus spilurus, is a native member of the family Crenuchidae. This unique and attractive fish stands out among most characins due to its pronounced sexual dimorphism and…

  • Ornate Ctenopoma

    Ornate Ctenopoma

    Microctenopoma ansorgii

    Anabantidae

    The peaceful and calm aquarium fish, known as Ansorg's Ctenopoma or Ornate Ctenopoma (scientific name Microctenopoma ansorgii), belongs to the family Anabantidae. Its body is adorned with a bright and contrasting…

  • Ornate Glass Bagrid

    Ornate Glass Bagrid

    Hyalobagrus ornatus

    Bagridae (naked catfishes)

    The scientific name Hyalobagrus ornatus refers to the Ornate Glass Bagrid, a representative of the family Bagridae. This catfish originates from Southeast Asia. It can be found in the river systems of the southern part…

  • Ornate Licorice Gourami

    Ornate Licorice Gourami

    Parosphromenus ornaticauda

    Osphronemidae

    The ornate licorice gourami (Parosphromenus ornaticauda) belongs to the family Osphronemidae. These fish are available in the trade, but keeping them presents a number of difficulties and they are not a suitable choice…

  • Ornate Pimelodus

    Ornate Pimelodus

    Pimelodus ornatus

    Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)

    The Ornate Pimelodus, also known as the Ornate Catfish (scientific name Pimelodus ornatus), belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This species is one of the most picturesque representatives of catfish, distinguished by its…

  • Ornate Snakehead

    Ornate Snakehead

    Channa pleurophthalma

    Snakeheads (Channidae)

    The Ornate Snakehead (Channa pleurophthalma) is a species belonging to the family Channidae, or Snakeheads. Its scientific name is Channa pleurophthalma. A distinctive feature of its appearance is the expressive black…

  • Ornate Tetra

    Ornate Tetra

    Megalamphodus bentosi

    Acestrorhamphidae

    The Ornate Tetra, also known as the Common Ornate Tetra or by its scientific name Megalamphodus bentosi, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This species is a classic representative of the extensive group of…

  • Oryzias eversi

    Oryzias eversi

    Oryzias eversi

    Adrianichthyidae

    Oryzias eversi belongs to the family Adrianichthyidae. It is a small but very active fish. It is easy to keep and breed, and peaceful with many other species, making it an excellent choice for beginners in the hobby.

  • Oryzias woworae

    Oryzias woworae

    Oryzias woworae

    Adrianichthyidae

    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…

  • Oscar Cichlid

    Oscar Cichlid

    Astronotus ocellatus

    Cichlids (Cichlidae)

    The oscar cichlid (Astronotus ocellatus) belongs to the family Cichlidae. This popular aquarium fish comes in various color forms and unique morphological variants with enlarged fins. Before acquiring one, account for…

  • Osteochilus

    Osteochilus

    Osteochilus microcephalus

    Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

    The fish, known in the scientific world as Osteochilus microcephalus, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its homeland is Southeast Asia, with its natural habitat covering significant territories, stretching from Thailand…

  • Oto Catfish

    Oto Catfish

    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

    Otocinclus affinis

    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…

  • Otocinclus flexilis

    Otocinclus flexilis

    Otocinclus flexilis

    Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

    Otocinclus flexilis, known as the Spotted Otocinclus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. In its natural habitat, this catfish lives in the drainage basin of the shallow Patos Lagoon,…

  • Otocinclus negros

    Otocinclus negros

    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…

  • Pachypanchax arnoulti

    Pachypanchax arnoulti

    Pachypanchax arnoulti

    Aplocheilidae

    Pachypanchax arnoulti, or Arnoult's Panchax, is a member of the Aplocheilidae family. This fish readily adapts to aquarium conditions and does not require complex care, but tankmates small enough to swallow are likely…

  • Pachypanchax omalonotus

    Pachypanchax omalonotus

    Pachypanchax omalonotus

    Aplocheilidae

    Pachypanchax omalonotus, or Omalonotus Panchax, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. This species is well-known in aquaristics and is distinguished by a variety of colorations depending on geographic origin. Numerous…

  • Paddle-nosed Catfish

    Paddle-nosed Catfish

    Sorubim lima

    Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)

    Sorubim lima, known as the Paddle-nosed Catfish, is a member of the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes). This catfish originates from South America, where it is considered one of the continent's most common…

  • Painted Pleco

    Painted Pleco

    Hypancistrus sp. L260

    Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

    The Queen Arabesque Pleco, or Painted Pleco, scientifically known as Hypancistrus sp. L260, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. The lack of a universally recognized scientific…

  • Pakistani Loach

    Pakistani Loach

    Botia almorhae

    Botiidae

    The Almora Loach, scientifically known as Botia almorhae, belongs to the family Botiidae, commonly referred to as the Pakistani Loach. It's important to note that these names often encompass not only closely related…

  • Pale Betta

    Pale Betta

    Betta pallifina

    Osphronemidae

    Betta pallifina, known as the Pale Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish gets its name from its subdued coloration, which differs from the more vibrant hues of its related species. It exhibits a rather…