Fishes
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Buenos Aires Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Psalidodon anisitsi
Psalidodon anisitsi, known as the Diamond Tetra, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish has long been popular among aquarists worldwide due to its attractive appearance and undemanding nature. Its only…
Bulungan Betta
Osphronemidae
Betta sp. «Antuta/Bulungan»
The Bulungan Betta, also known as Betta bulungan, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This is an undescribed species that was obtained from a collection labeled by suppliers as “Bulungan Jungle”—a name indicating the…
Bumblebee Catfish
Akysidae
Akysis vespa
Akysis vespa, known as the Orange Stone Catfish or Bumblebee Catfish, belongs to the Akysidae family. This catfish makes an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists, thanks to its peaceful nature,…
Bumblebee Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Pseudotropheus crabro
Pseudotropheus crabro, also known as the Chameleon Cichlid or Bumblebee Cichlid, has the scientific name Pseudotropheus crabro and belongs to the family Cichlidae. This fish is a representative of the Mbuna cichlid…
Bumblebee Goby
Gobiidae
Brachygobius doriae
The fish known as the Bumblebee Goby, Gold-banded Goby, or Bumblebee Goby, has the scientific name Brachygobius doriae and belongs to the family Gobiidae. For a long time, this species was confused with Brachygobius…
Burgess's Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras burgessi
Burgess's Corydoras, also known as Burgess's Cory Catfish, bears the scientific name Corydoras burgessi and belongs to the family Callichthyidae, or Armored Catfishes. It is named in honor of biologist Warren Burgess,…
Burmese Border Loach
Botiidae
Botia histrionica
The Burmese Border Loach, also known as Botia histrionica (scientific name Botia histrionica), belongs to the family Botiidae, or True Loaches. It is a peaceful and friendly fish with a unique body pattern. It coexists…
Burmese Loach
Cobitidae (Loaches)
Lepidocephalichthys berdmorei
The scientific name Lepidocephalichthys berdmorei, or Burmese Loach, belongs to the family Cobitidae. This name refers to Burma, the modern state of Myanmar in Southeast Asia, where this species originates. The fish is…
Butterfly
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Carassius auratus
This relatively young goldfish breed only became widespread in the 1980s. It originated in China, although nowadays its main supplies come from Japan. This breed is the result of further selective breeding of the…
Butterfly Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Enteromius hulstaerti
Enteromius hulstaerti, known as the Butterfly Barb or Moth Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish attracts attention with its beauty and does not cause much trouble in maintenance, but it is not often found…
Butterfly Hillstream Loach
River Loaches (Balitoridae)
Beaufortia kweichowensis
Beaufortia, or the Butterfly Hillstream Loach, scientifically known as Beaufortia kweichowensis, belongs to the family Balitoridae, which includes river loaches. The fish owes its name to the Dutch zoologist Lieven…
Butterfly Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Dekeyseria pulchra
Dekeyseria pulchra, also known as Butterfly Pleco or Banded Peckoltia (formerly Peckoltia pulcher), is a catfish species inhabiting the waters of South America. It can be found in the basins of the Rio Negro and Orinoco…
Butterflyfish
Pantodontidae
Pantodon buchholzi
The African Butterflyfish, or Pantodon (scientific name Pantodon buchholzi), belongs to the family Pantodontidae and stands out for its very unusual appearance. Thanks to its friendly nature and unpretentiousness in…
Caenotropus
Chilodontidae
Caenotropus labyrinthicus
A member of the Chilodontidae family, Caenotropus, scientifically known as Caenotropus labyrinthicus, originates from South America. Its presence is notable throughout the vast Amazon River basin, as well as in the…
Calico Swordtail
Poeciliidae
Xiphophorus hellerii
The Calico Swordtail, known scientifically as Xiphophorus hellerii (Showa strain), belongs to the Poeciliidae family. This fish earned its name due to its body coloration, which resembles the pattern of the decorative…
Callistus
Acestrorhamphidae
Megalamphodus eques
Megalamphodus eques, known as the Callistus or Minor Tetra, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This beautiful ornamental fish, with its bright and expressive coloration, can adorn any aquarium, even if it's just a…
Calvus Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Altolamprologus calvus
The Calvus Cichlid, scientifically known as Altolamprologus calvus, belongs to the family Cichlidae. Despite its predatory nature, this fish exhibits a peaceful and calm temperament. It only preys on tankmates that can…
Cambodian Garra
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Ceratogarra cambodgiensis
Ceratogarra cambodgiensis, also known as the false Siamese algae eater or Cambodian Garra, belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This herbivorous inhabitant of mountain rivers has high demands for water quality and…
Cardinal Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Paracheirodon axelrodi
The Cardinal Tetra, or Red Neon (scientific name Paracheirodon axelrodi), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is one of the most beloved and widely available among aquarists. It captivates with its…
Carnegiella marthae
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Carnegiella marthae
Carnegiella marthae, more commonly known as the Black-winged Hatchetfish or Martha's Hatchetfish, belongs to the family Gasteropelecidae (freshwater hatchetfishes). The origin of its first common name remains unknown.…
Celestial
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Carassius auratus
The Celestial, or Stargazer, is a unique variety of goldfish characterized by an unusual eye structure. The eyes of this fish protrude significantly from the sides of the head and are always directed upwards. The…
Celestial Pearl Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio margaritatus
The Celestial Pearl Danio, or Galaxy Rasbora (scientific name — Danio margaritatus), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Sometimes, the Russian transliteration of the Latin name, Danio margaritatus, is used to refer to…
Centromochlus
Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)
Centromochlus macracanthus
Centromochlus (Centromochlus macracanthus) is a representative of the Auchenipteridae family that is not frequently encountered in the aquarium hobby. This may be due to its modest appearance and predominantly nocturnal…
Ceylon Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Devario pathirana
The Patirana Danio, or Ceylon Danio, also known as the Ceylon Tiger Danio (scientific name Devario pathirana), is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This name was given in honour of Ananda Pathirana, who made the…
Ceylon Garra
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Garra ceylonensis
The Ceylon Garra, known scientifically as Garra ceylonensis, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). As its name suggests, this species is endemic to Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, an island located in the Indian…
Ceylon Loach
Nemacheilidae
Schistura notostigma
Schistura notostigma, commonly known as the Ceylon loach, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae (river loaches). This fish is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. Its natural habitat is…
Chalakkudi Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis
A representative of the carp family (Cyprinidae), the Chalakkudi Barb, known scientifically as Dawkinsia chalakkudiensis, only appeared in aquaristics in 2001, making it a relatively new species for hobbyists. It…
Chalceus
Chalceidae
Chalceus erythrurus
Chalceus erythrurus, known as the Yellowfin Chalceus, belongs to the family Chalceidae. This South American predator is of moderate size. If you are drawn to carnivorous species but don't want to set up a huge aquarium…
Chameleon fish
Badidae
Badis badis
The Chameleon fish, or Badis, also known as the Chameleon Badis, and scientifically as Badis badis, belongs to the family Badidae. This species earned its name for a good reason: its coloration has the ability to…
Chameleon Loach
Botiidae
Syncrossus beauforti
The Chameleon Loach, officially known by its scientific name Syncrossus beauforti, belongs to the family Botiidae. This species can be unfriendly towards other aquarium inhabitants, which sometimes complicates the…
Champsochromis
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Champsochromis caeruleus
Champsochromis, also known as the Trout Cichlid, bears the scientific name Champsochromis caeruleus and belongs to the family Cichlidae. This species is endemic to Lake Malawi, also known by its older name, Lake Nyasa.…
Channa andrao
Snakeheads (Channidae)
Channa andrao
The scientific name Channa andrao belongs to the Channa andrao snakehead, a representative of the family Channidae (snakeheads). Although this fish was described by researcher Ralf Britz in 2013, it was known to…
Channa Betta
Osphronemidae
Betta channoides
Betta channoides, also known as Channa's Betta or Chan's Fighting Fish, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. Despite belonging to the group of fighting fish, this species is distinguished by its peaceful and calm…
Channa pulchra
Snakeheads (Channidae)
Channa pulchra
Channa pulchra, officially known by its scientific name Channa pulchra, belongs to the snakehead family (Channidae). This species was first described as new in 2007 by researcher R. Britz. Since the early 2010s, it has…
Characidium fasciatum
Crenuchidae
Characidium fasciatum
The Characidium fasciatum, scientifically known as Characidium fasciatum, is a member of the family Crenuchidae. Its modest coloration has led to its low popularity among aquarium enthusiasts. Nevertheless, this species…
Checkered Killifish
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Cualac tessellatus
Cualac tessellatus, or the Checkered Killifish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This species is not commonly found in the aquarium hobby due to its narrow and shrinking habitat range. Nevertheless, it can be…
Cheeya Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Brevibora cheeya
The scientific name Brevibora cheeya is assigned to the Cheeya Rasbora, a member of the Cyprinidae family. The species name refers to Cheeya, one of two Chinese deities who hunt ghosts; “chee” means “seven” and “ya” is…
Cherry Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntius titteya
This species, the Cherry Barb, or Cherry Puntius (Puntius titteya), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Thanks to its vibrant red coloration, this fish can brighten up any aquarium. It easily becomes a true pet due to its…
Cherry Rainbowfish
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia splendida inornata
The Cherry Rainbowfish, also known as the Cherry Melanotaenia (scientific name Melanotaenia splendida inornata), belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. It is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists because it is…
Chessboard Botia
Botiidae
Botia kubotai
Kubotai Loach, also known as the Chessboard Botia (scientific name Botia kubotai), belongs to the family Botiidae, or true loaches. Before the species received a formal scientific description, it was already actively…
Chessboard Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Dicrossus filamentosus
The Lyretail Crenicara, also known by its scientific name Dicrossus filamentosus or commonly as the Chessboard Cichlid, is a member of the family Cichlidae. It is sometimes also referred to as the “Checkerboard”…
Chilatherina rainbowfish
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Chilatherina lorentzii
The Chilatherina rainbowfish, scientifically known as Chilatherina lorentzii, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. It became known as an aquarium fish in 2012. Its habitat is the island of New Guinea, located north of…
Chilodus
Chilodontidae
Chilodus punctatus
Chilodus, scientifically known as Chilodus punctatus, is a species belonging to the family Chilodontidae. The common name for this fish, literally meaning "headstander," reflects its unique mode of locomotion. Most of…
Chinese Algae Eater
Gyrinocheilidae
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
The Golden Gyrinocheilus, or Chinese Algae Eater (scientific name Gyrinocheilus aymonieri), belongs to the family Gyrinocheilidae. The appearance of this fish is not particularly striking, and in its native South-East…
Chinese Botia
Botiidae
Sinibotia robusta
The Chinese Loach, known scientifically as Sinibotia robusta, belongs to the family Botiidae. This fish is characterized by its ease of care and unpretentiousness, coexisting well with other species, which makes it an…
Chinese Erromyzon
River Loaches (Balitoridae)
Erromyzon sinensis
Erromyzon sinensis, otherwise known as the Chinese Erromyzon, belongs to the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. This is the scientific name of the species. Outside of Asia, it is not often found in aquariums. This…
Chinese Pseudogastromyzon
River Loaches (Balitoridae)
Pseudogastromyzon cheni
Pseudogastromyzon cheni, also known as the Chinese Pseudogastromyzon (scientific name Pseudogastromyzon cheni), is a representative of the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. These fish originate from river systems…
Chinese Sucker
Catostomidae
Myxocyprinus asiaticus
The Chinese Sucker, also known as the Chinese Sailfin or by its scientific name Myxocyprinus asiaticus, belongs to the family Catostomidae. It is often called the Chinese Sucker Fish due to its unique mouth structure,…
Chiselmouth Catfish
Erethistidae
Caelatoglanis zonatus
The Banded Catfish, also known by its scientific name Caelatoglanis zonatus, is a member of the family Erethistidae (Sisorid Catfishes). This fish is quite rare among amateur aquarists. Most of the specimens offered for…
Chocolate Gourami
Osphronemidae
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Sphaerichthys osphromenoides, known as the Chocolate Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This peaceful fish is distinguished by its attractive appearance and coexists well with many species that require…
Chocolate Molly
Poeciliidae
Poecilia sphenops
Among the numerous selective breeding forms of mollies, the Chocolate Molly is frequently encountered, also known in the trade as Chocolate Molly. Its characteristic feature is the brownish coloration of its body and…
Chocolate Raphael Catfish
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Platydoras costatus
The Chocolate Raphael Catfish, scientifically known as Platydoras costatus, belongs to the family Doradidae and has acquired several common names such as Striped Raphael Catfish, Platydoras striped, or Thorny…
Chocolate Talking Catfish
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Acanthodoras cataphractus
Acanthodoras cataphractus, commonly known as the Chocolate Talking Catfish or Chocolate Doradid, belongs to the family Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes). It is also called the Spiny Catfish. This fish is not frequently found…
Chocolate Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon vilmae
Hyphessobrycon vilmae, also known as the Chocolate Neon Tetra (scientific name Hyphessobrycon vilmae), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This name was given in honor of Wilma Schultz – the wife of the…
Chuco godmanni
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Chuco godmanni
The scientific name Chuco godmanni indicates that Chuco godmanni belongs to the family Cichlidae, or Cichlids. This fish species originally inhabits Central America, and its natural range is limited to the river systems…
Citharinus
Citharinidae
Citharinus citharus
Citharinus citharus, or Citharinus, belongs to the family Citharinidae. It is widely found in the river systems of tropical and equatorial Africa. This fish is more often of interest for commercial fishing than for…
Climbing Perch
Anabantidae
Anabas testudineus
The Climbing Perch, scientifically known as Anabas testudineus, belongs to the family Anabantidae. This species is remarkably hardy and undemanding. The Anabas possesses a unique ability among fish to move on land: it…
Clown Killifish
Nothobranchiidae
Epiplatys annulatus
The Torch Epiplatys, or Clown Killifish (scientific name Epiplatys annulatus), belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish attracts with its vibrant coloration, activity, and unique appearance. It is considered…
Clown Loach
Botiidae
Chromobotia macracanthus
The Clown Loach, also known as Chromobotia macracanthus, belongs to the family Botiidae. This species of loach is often perceived as an unpretentious and peaceful fish. However, this perception is not always accurate.…
Clown Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora kalochroma
A member of the Cyprinidae family, the Clown Rasbora (scientific name Rasbora kalochroma) is characterized by its peaceful nature and relative ease of care, making it a good addition to a freshwater aquarium community.