Find the right inhabitants for your aquarium.
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Puntigrus partipentazona
A representative of the Cyprinidae family, known scientifically as Puntigrus partipentazona, or the Four-banded Barb, is not frequently encountered in aquaristics. Often, these fish are sold alongside other barb species…
Pimelodus blochii
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Pimelodus blochii, known as the four-banded pimelodus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish species has many names in different countries; it has been given especially many names in Brazil, where it is most…
Anableps anableps
Anableps anableps, commonly known as the Four-eyed fish, belongs to the family Anablepidae. This species of tropical fish is particularly interesting due to its unusual eye structure. Although the fish has only two…
Corydoras fowleri
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Fowler's Corydoras, also known as Corydoras fowleri, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, or Armored Catfishes. This fish is named after the American zoologist Henry Weed Fowler (1878–1965); the species itself was…
Poecilia salvatoris
The Free Molly, also known as Poecilia salvatoris, belongs to the family Poeciliidae, which includes livebearers or gambusias. Discovered in 1907, this fish lost its species identity shortly after its description. For a…
Ctenolucius hujeta
Ctenolucius hujeta, more commonly known as the Freshwater Barracuda or Pike Characin, is a member of the Ctenoluciidae family. This species is a fast and efficient predator. Despite its predatory lifestyle, it is…
Brachirus panoides
Brachirus panoides, or the freshwater flounder, belongs to the family Soleidae. This species stands out with its unique appearance, which is hard to confuse with others. Although caring for this fish is considered…
Gymnothorax tile
The scientific name Gymnothorax tile belongs to the Muraenidae family. This species is known as the freshwater or Indian mud moray eel. This exotic fish, although often considered an inhabitant of marine aquariums, is…
Aphyosemion gabunense
The Gabon Killifish, or Aphyosemion gabunense, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature fish boasts iridescent, vibrant coloration, which varies depending on its region of origin. Accordingly, three…
Leporacanthicus galaxias
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Leporacanthicus galaxias, also known as the Galaxy Pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored Catfishes), and its scientific name is Leporacanthicus galaxias. This catfish originates from South America,…
Gambusia holbrooki
Gambusia, also known as the Mosquito fish, bears the scientific name Gambusia holbrooki and is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This lively and very active fish is renowned for its hardiness. It easily adapts to…
Botia rostrata
Botia rostrata, also known as the Gangetic Loach, belongs to the family Botiidae (Loaches) and bears the scientific name Gangetic loach. When young, the fish is distinguished by its bright coloration, which becomes more…
Lepisosteidae
The family Lepisosteidae unites several closely related species, collectively known as Gars. These fish are rightly considered among the most ancient inhabitants of freshwaters, having survived practically in their…
Fundulopanchax gardneri
Gardner's Killifish, also known as Fundulopanchax gardneri (scientific name Fundulopanchax gardneri), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This vibrant and attractive fish is easy to keep and successfully breed, and…
Garra mullya
Garra mullya, a representative of the family Cyprinidae, is native to Asia. This species is widespread in the river systems of India and Nepal. It can be found everywhere – from shallow mountain streams to large rivers…
Garra rufa
Garra rufa, also known as the Doctor Fish (scientific name Garra rufa), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is rightly considered one of the most recognizable fish, but its popularity is not associated with home…
Gastromyzon cornusaccus
Gastromyzon cornusaccus, also known by its scientific name Gastromyzon cornusaccus, belongs to the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. It is quite rare in the aquarium trade, and its primary distribution area is among…
Gastromyzon ctenocephalus
Gastromyzon ctenocephalus belongs to the family Balitoridae, which includes river loaches. This fish is endemic to Borneo and occurs only in the Sungai river system. Its habitat is on the northwestern part of the…
Gastromyzon farragus
Among the representatives of the genus Gastromyzon, Gastromyzon farragus — such is its scientific name — is one of the most common species in the aquarium trade. This fish, belonging to the family Balitoridae (river…
Gastromyzon fasciatus
Gastromyzon fasciatus, known in the scientific community as Gastromyzon fasciatus, is a representative of the Balitoridae family, which includes river loaches. This species is native to Southeast Asia and is found…
Gastromyzon lepidogaster
Gastromyzon lepidogaster, known scientifically as Gastromyzon lepidogaster, is a representative of the Balitoridae family, or River loaches. This species is endemic to the northern part of Borneo Island, located in…
Gastromyzon monticola
Gastromyzon monticola is a member of the Balitoridae family (river loaches). This species is endemic to the island of Borneo, also known as Kalimantan. Its natural habitat lies in the Tampasuk River basin, which flows…
Gastromyzon ocellatus
Gastromyzon ocellatus is an aquarium inhabitant from the family Balitoridae, also known as River Loaches. Its natural habitat is strictly limited to the island of Borneo: in the wild, it is found only in the Sarawak…
Gastromyzon scitulus
Gastromyzon scitulus, also known as the Gastromyzon scitulus, belongs to the family Balitoridae, which includes river loaches. This fish is endemic to the island of Borneo, its natural range being limited to tributaries…
Gastromyzon stellatus
Gastromyzon stellatus is endemic to Borneo, occurring in the Sarawak, Sadong and Lupar river basins in the south of Sarawak state, Malaysia, in the northwestern part of the island. This species belongs to the family…
Gastromyzon viriosus
Gastromyzon viriosus, scientifically known as Gastromyzon viriosus, belongs to the family Balitoridae. It is worth noting that this species is not frequently found in pet stores, usually appearing for sale alongside…
Microdevario gatesi
A member of the Cyprinidae family, Gates' Danio, scientifically named Microdevario gatesi, was named in honor of Gordon E. Gates, the person responsible for its discovery. Prior to 2009, this fish was traditionally…
Geophagus altifrons
Belonging to the Cichlidae family, Geophagus altifrons is an aquarium fish with the scientific name Geophagus altifrons. This species is quite large and places significant demands on aquarium volume and keeping…
Geophagus brokopondo
Geophagus brokopondo is the scientific name for this species, which belongs to the family Cichlidae. Geophagus brokopondo is not commonly encountered in the aquarium hobby; it is often supplied in batches with other…
Satanoperca daemon
Although this fish bears a fearsome name, Geophagus daemon, or Satanoperca daemon (scientific name Satanoperca daemon), is actually a rather peaceful member of the Cichlidae family. Despite its unusual name, it poses no…
Geophagus dicrozoster
Geophagus dicrozoster, a member of the Cichlidae family, is the scientific name for this aquarium fish. In the trade, it can often be found under other names, such as Geophagus Surinam, Geophagus Colombia, or Geophagus…
Geophagus iporangensis
Geophagus iporangensis, known as Geophagus Iporanga, is a member of the Cichlidae family. This fish was named after Iporanga, a municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, where it was first discovered.…
Satanoperca jurupari
Jurupari, or Geophagus Jurupari, scientifically known as Satanoperca jurupari, belongs to the extensive Cichlidae family. "Demon fish" is the literal, somewhat ominous translation of its Latin name, while the word…
Geophagus neambi
Geophagus neambi, widely known as Geophagus neambi or Geophagus Tocantins, is a member of the Cichlidae family. This popular American cichlid is actively offered to buyers, and its keeping, as well as breeding, does not…
Geophagus pellegrini
Geophagus pellegrini, also known as the Yellow Hump Geophagus (scientific name Geophagus pellegrini), belongs to the Cichlidae family. This fish was named in honour of the French zoologist Jacques Pellegrin. Although it…
Geophagus sp. Pindare
Geophagus sp. Pindare, or Geophagus pindare, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This fish was named after the Pindaré River, where it was first discovered. In general, these fish are considered quite undemanding in terms…
Geophagus proximus
Geophagus proximus, known scientifically as Geophagus proximus, belongs to the family Cichlidae, or cichlids. This species is not frequently sold individually; it more often enters home aquariums as part of large…
Geophagus steindachneri
Geophagus steindachneri, scientifically known as Geophagus steindachneri, belongs to the Cichlidae family. It was named after the Austrian zoologist Franz Steindachner. Keeping these fish can be associated with certain…
Geophagus winemilleri
Geophagus winemilleri, scientifically known as Geophagus winemilleri, belongs to the Cichlidae family. The fish was named after zoologist Kirk O. Winemiller, who actively studied tropical fish in Venezuela for two…
Sphaerichthys acrostoma
The scientific name Sphaerichthys acrostoma is assigned to the giant chocolate gourami, which belongs to the family Osphronemidae. The lack of bright colors in its coloration and the need to maintain extremely low pH…
Boulengerochromis microlepis
Boulengerochromis microlepis, known as the Giant Cichlid, is a member of the Cichlidae family. This name is well-deserved, as the species can reach over half a meter in length, making it one of the largest cichlids…
Devario aequipinnatus
Devario aequipinnatus, known as the Giant Danio, is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This name accurately reflects its characteristic: this species is indeed larger than its other relatives. Thanks to its exceptional…
Osphronemus goramy
The giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. These fish are the largest labyrinth fish, reaching 70 cm in length, though in the home aquarium they rarely exceed 40 cm. This giant species…
Thoracocharax securis
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
A member of the family Gasteropelecidae, the Platinum Hatchetfish (scientific name Thoracocharax securis) originates from South America. These fish inhabit the vast Amazon River basin, where they are more commonly found…
Megalodoras uranoscopus
The Giant Raphael Catfish, scientifically known as Megalodoras uranoscopus, belongs to the family Doradidae, or armored catfishes. It is rightfully considered a true "armored knight" of the underwater world due to its…
Girardinus metallicus
Girardinus metallicus, or metallic livebearer, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This fish was once very popular among aquarists in the early 20th century, largely due to its exceptional hardiness and resilience.…
Corydoras gladysae
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Gladys's Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras gladysae, is a member of the family Callichthyidae, which includes armored or callichthyid catfishes. The species is named after ichthyologist Gladys Ana María…
Gymnochanda filamentosa
The fish known as the "Glass Angel" or Filamentous Glass Perch (scientific name Gymnochanda filamentosa) belongs to the family Ambassidae, or Asian Glassfish. Its name accurately conveys the key feature of this fish –…
Kryptopterus vitreolus
Kryptopterus vitreolus, known as the glass catfish, belongs to the family Siluridae. It stands out among catfishes for its remarkably transparent body, through which the fish's skeleton can be observed. This unusual…
Kryptopterus geminus
Kryptopterus geminus, known as the Glass Catfish Twin, is a representative of the family Siluridae (Catfishes). Its name "twin" is due to its close relationship with another, quite popular species – the Ghost Glass…
Eigenmannia virescens
Eigenmannia virescens, known as the Glass Knifefish or Green Knifefish, belongs to the family Sternopygidae. Its name reflects its unusual body shape, resembling a knife blade or scalpel. With proper aquarium setup,…
Parachela oxygastroides
Parachela oxygastroides, also known as the glass knifefish barb, is a member of the carp family (Cyprinidae). Its natural range covers areas of Southeast Asia, including Indochina, Thailand, as well as the islands of…
Prionobrama filigera
The glass tetra, Prionobrama filigera, belongs to the family Characidae. Its defining feature is an almost completely transparent body contrasted with a bright red tail fin. Another remarkable trait is its ability to…
Parambassis ranga
The Indian Glassfish, scientifically known as Parambassis ranga, belongs to the family Ambassidae. It is quite well-known among aquarists, though not widely distributed. Its popularity is partly due to the fact that in…
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
The Glowlight Tetra, or Hemigrammus erythrozonus by its scientific name, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. It gets its name from the bright red-orange stripe running from its head to its caudal fin. These…
Gnathocharax steindachneri
Steindachner's Gnathocharax, scientifically known as Gnathocharax steindachneri, belongs to the family Acestrorhynchidae. Previously, this species was a rather rare guest in amateur aquariums. Its appearance in…
Danio rerio
A representative of the Cyprinidae family, known as the Gold Danio, bearing the scientific name Danio rerio, is similar in appearance and behavior to its brethren, with the exception of one important feature – its…
Trichopodus trichopterus
The Gold Gourami, scientifically known as Trichopodus trichopterus, belongs to the Osphronemidae family. Its vibrant yellow hues are the result of selective breeding; such coloration does not occur in its natural…
Poecilia sphenops
In the trade this fish is sold as Molly Gold, or gold molly; it is often called yellow molly as well. The gold molly is a cultivated form, not found in nature. It was developed by crossing popular Poecilia species such…
Baryancistrus xanthellus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
The Gold Nugget Pleco, or Plecostomus "Golden Nugget," scientifically known as Baryancistrus xanthellus, belongs to the Loricariidae family, which includes armored catfish. These catfish are of great interest to…