Fishes

The Golden Barb, scientific name Barbodes semifasciolatus, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. It is one of the most sought-after fishes in freshwater aquaria. Its golden colouration is the result of an artificial…

Golden Cichlid

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Melanochromis auratus

Melanochromis auratus, also known as the Golden Cichlid (scientific name Melanochromis auratus), belongs to the Cichlidae family. These fish are characterized by their striking golden coloration, adorned with large…

Golden Cobra Snakehead

Snakeheads (Channidae)

Channa aurantimaculata

The Golden Cobra Snakehead, known scientifically as Channa aurantimaculata, is a member of the family Channidae, or snakeheads. This fish originates from Asia. It is considered endemic to the Brahmaputra River, and its…

Golden Dwarf Barb

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Pethia aurea

The small Golden Barb, scientifically known as Pethia aurea, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This peaceful, undemanding, small-sized fish can be a wonderful addition to any small aquarium. Its care and breeding do not…

Golden Leopard

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Nimbochromis venustus

Nimbochromis venustus, also known as the Golden Leopard, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species is part of a group of ambush predators inhabiting Lake Malawi in Africa. It has developed a unique hunting strategy…

Golden Loricarid

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Rineloricaria microlepidogaster

The fish known as the Golden Loricarid or Six-banded Loricarid, scientifically named Rineloricaria microlepidogaster, is a member of the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). This catfish originates from South America.…

Golden Pleco

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Hypostomus luteus

The Golden Pleco, scientifically known as Hypostomus luteus, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also called Armored Catfishes. The natural habitat of this catfish is the waters of the South American continent. It can…

Golden Pterolebias

Rivulidae

Pterolebias longipinnis

Pterolebias longipinnis, known as the Golden Pterolebias, belongs to the family Rivulidae. These fish are rarely found outside their natural habitat. The reason for this is their very short lifespan, usually not…

Golden Rivulus

Rivulidae

Anablepsoides amphoreus

The Golden Rivulus, scientifically known as Anablepsoides amphoreus, though previously called Rivulus amphoreus, is a member of the Rivulidae family. This fish originates from the waters of South America, where it is…

Golden Sturisoma

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Sturisomatichthys aureus

The Golden Sturisoma, scientifically known as Sturisomatichthys aureus (formerly Sturisoma aureum), is a member of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). This species originates from South America, where it is found…

Golden Swordtail

Poeciliidae

Xiphophorus signum

Xiphophorus signum, known as the Golden Swordtail, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. The Latin name "signum" translates as "sign" or "distinguishing feature," which accurately describes the characteristic black mark…

Golden Teddy

Poeciliidae

Xenophallus umbratilis

Xenophallus umbratilis, also known as the Golden Teddy, is a species belonging to the family Poeciliidae. This fish boasts an attractive and intense coloration. However, keeping it in an aquarium involves a number of…

Golden Tetra

Acestrorhamphidae

Hemigrammus rodwayi

The Golden Tetra, scientifically known as Hemigrammus rodwayi, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish gets its name from its bright golden scales. In reality, this "gilded" effect is due to the presence of…

Goldfish

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Carassius auratus

Carassius auratus, or the common Goldfish, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and widespread aquarium inhabitants today. Its outstanding popularity is explained not…

Goldie River Rainbowfish

Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)

Melanotaenia goldiei

The Goldie River Rainbowfish, also known by its scientific name Melanotaenia goldiei, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, or Rainbowfishes. This fish was named after the Goldie River in Papua New Guinea, where it was…

Goldstripe Corydoras

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras aurofrenatus

Corydoras aurofrenatus, known as the Goldstripe Corydoras, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, or Armored Catfishes. Its name is due to the unique pigmentation on its head and body, which shimmers with gold. The…

Gomez's Corydoras

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras gomezi

The scientific name Corydoras gomezi was given to this species of fish, belonging to the family of armored, or callichthyid, catfishes. It was named in honour of Dr Juan A. Gomez. These wild catfishes inhabit the upper…

Gongota Loach

Cobitidae (Loaches)

Canthophrys gongota

The Gongota Loach, scientifically known as Canthophrys gongota, belongs to the family Cobitidae, or true loaches. This species inhabits natural waters of Nepal, northern India, and Bangladesh, where it populates the…

Goonch

Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)

Bagarius bagarius

The Goonch, scientifically known as Bagarius bagarius, belongs to the family Sisoridae, or Asian hillstream catfishes. This species, distinguished by its impressive size and high maintenance costs, does not coexist well…

Gosse's Corydoras

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras gossei

The scientific name Corydoras gossei belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored Catfishes), and this species is known as Gosse's Corydoras or Gosse's Cory. The fish was named in honour of Dr J. P. Gosse, who…

Green Barb

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Puntigrus tetrazona

The Green Barb is a result of artificial selection, an improved form of the well-known Sumatra Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona). This energetic schooling fish has gained popularity among aquarists due to its vibrant…

Green Chromide

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Etroplus suratensis

The scientific name for this cichlid species is Etroplus suratensis, but it is commonly known as the Banded Chromide or Green Chromide. Due to its significant size and rather subdued coloration, this species has not…

Green Guppies

Poeciliidae

Poecilia reticulata

Green Guppies, or their scientific name Poecilia reticulata (Green variety), belong to the family Poeciliidae. This name is used as a collective term to denote a number of artificially bred strains that display a…

Green Labeo

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

The striking fish with the scientific name Epalzeorhynchos frenatum, known as the Green Labeo, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its distinguishing feature is its vibrant green body coloration, which contrasts…

Green Neon Tetra

Acestrorhamphidae

Hemigrammus hyanuary

Hemigrammus hyanuary, known as the Green Neon Tetra or Green Neon, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its homeland is South America, where its habitat covers vast areas of the upper and middle Amazon River basin.…

Green Panchax

Aplocheilidae

Aplocheilus blockii

The scientific name Aplocheilus blockii includes this species, also known as Block's Aplocheilus or Green Panchax, in the family Aplocheilidae. This fish is easy to keep and undemanding, thrives in community tanks, and…

Green Phantom Pleco

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Baryancistrus demantoides

The Green Phantom Pleco (Plecostomus), scientifically known as Baryancistrus demantoides, belongs to the family Loricariidae, also known as Armored Catfish. This attractive and temperamental catfish requires a special…

Green Pufferfish

Pufferfish (Tetraodontidae)

Dichotomyctere nigroviridis

Dichotomyctere nigroviridis, known as the spotted green pufferfish, belongs to the family Tetraodontidae. These fish are called "puffers" due to their unique ability to inflate themselves with water when feeling…

Green Swordtail

Poeciliidae

Xiphophorus hellerii

The Green Swordtail, scientifically known as Xiphophorus hellerii, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. The genus name honors Karl Bartholomaeus Heller — an Austrian botanist and naturalist (1824–1880) who first…

Green-Striped Tetra

Iguanodectidae

Iguanodectes spilurus

The Iguana Tetra, also known as the Green-Striped Tetra, and scientifically as Iguanodectes spilurus, is a member of the family Iguanodectidae. Its straightforward care does not require significant time or financial…

Greenstripe Barb

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Puntius vittatus

Puntius vittatus, known as the Greenstripe Barb, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This unpretentious fish adapts well to aquarium conditions, breeds easily, and coexists harmoniously with most peaceful tank…

Grey Corydoras

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras griseus

The Grey Corydoras, or Corydoras griseus in Latin, belongs to the armored catfish family (Callichthyidae). Its natural habitat is in the northern regions of South America, in the Essequibo River basin in Guyana.

Guapore Corydoras

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras guapore

The Guapore Corydoras, officially known as Corydoras guapore, belongs to the extensive armored catfish family (Callichthyidae). This catfish was named after its initial discovery location – the basin of the eponymous…

Guntea Loach

Cobitidae (Loaches)

Lepidocephalichthys guntea

The fish known as the Peppered Loach or Guntea Loach (scientific name Lepidocephalichthys guntea) belongs to the family Cobitidae (Loaches). It is valued in aquaristics, although its coloration sometimes seems modest.…

Guppy 'Black Prince'

Poeciliidae

Poecilia reticulata

The Guppy 'Black Prince', also known as the Half Black Guppy with the scientific name Poecilia reticulata (Half Black subspecies), is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This designation likely encompasses several…

Guppy Tuxedo

Poeciliidae

Poecilia reticulata

Guppy Tuxedo, or as it is also called, Tuxedo Guppy, got its English name from its distinctive coloration. The scientific name for this strain is Poecilia reticulata (Tuxedo strain). It is a representative of the…

Guyana Catfish

Driftwood Catfishes (Auchenipteridae)

Ageneiosus marmoratus

Ageneiosus marmoratus, also known as the Hammer Catfish, Guyana Catfish, or Marbled Ageneiosus, is a member of the Auchenipteridae family. This small but remarkable fish differs from most catfish in its active…

Half-banded Kuhli Loach

Cobitidae (Loaches)

Pangio semicincta

Pangio semicincta, known as the Half-banded Kuhli Loach, belongs to the family Cobitidae. These fish are often sold under the name Pangio kuhlii, but it is important to note that this is a completely different species,…

Hampala Barb

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Hampala macrolepidota

The Hampala Barb, also known as the Jungle Perch (scientific name Hampala macrolepidota), is a member of the Cyprinidae family. This relatively large freshwater predator requires very spacious aquariums. In its natural…

Haplochromis nyererei

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Haplochromis nyererei

Haplochromis nyererei, also known as Nyerere's Haplochromis, belongs to the family Cichlidae. The fish is named after Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the first president of Tanzania (1961-1985). This fish is not difficult to…

Haplochromis philander

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Pseudocrenilabrus philander

Haplochromis philander, known to scientists as Pseudocrenilabrus philander, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This fish is outwardly attractive but has a wayward character; males show belligerence towards each other and…

Hara Catfish

Erethistidae

Hara hara

The Hara Catfish (Hara hara), a member of the Erethistidae family, originates from Asia. It can be found in various river systems in southern China, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These fish prefer areas with weak…

Hard-lipped Barb

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Osteochilus vittatus

The Hard-lipped Barb, also known by its scientific names Osteochilus hasseltii or Osteochilus vittatus, is part of the Cyprinidae family. This large, active fish includes several subspecies, each distinguished by the…

Harlequin Catfish

Pseudopimelodidae

Microglanis iheringi

The scientific name Microglanis iheringi is assigned to this member of the Pseudopimelodidae family, known as the Harlequin Catfish or American Bumblebee Catfish. The natural habitat of this species is the Turmero River…

Harlequin Rasbora

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Trigonostigma heteromorpha

The Harlequin Rasbora, also known as the Wedge-spot Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha), belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This fish has been popular among aquarists since the early 20th century. Thanks to targeted…

Hasemania

Acestrorhamphidae

Hasemania nana

The Copper Tetra, also known as Hasemania (scientific name — Hasemania nana), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This fish is considered an excellent choice for a community tank. Its popularity is due to its…

Hasselt's Belontia

Osphronemidae

Belontia hasselti

Hasselt's Belontia, or Comb-tailed Macropod (scientific name Belontia hasselti), is a member of the Osphronemidae family. Characterized by its large and robust build, this fish is known for its unfriendly disposition…

Hasselt's Loach

Cobitidae (Loaches)

Lepidocephalichthys hasselti

Hasselt's Loach, scientifically known as Lepidocephalichthys hasselti, belongs to the family Cobitidae. This species of aquarium fish is known for its hardiness and undemanding nature regarding keeping conditions.…

Hatchetfish

Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)

Gasteropelecus sternicla

The scientific name Gasteropelecus sternicla refers to hatchetfish, belonging to the family Gasteropelecidae. These fish are notable for their unusual appearance. Their original body shape is not the only distinguishing…

Hawaii Platy

Poeciliidae

Xiphophorus variatus

The Hawaii Platy, known in the English-speaking world as the Hawaii Platy, is one of many color variations of Xiphophorus variatus. Its history began in 1962 when this species first appeared at the University of Hawaii…

Head-and-taillight Tetra

Acestrorhamphidae

Holopristis ocellifera

The Head-and-taillight Tetra, also known by its scientific name Holopristis ocellifera, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This freshwater tropical fish is very common, easy to keep and breed, and coexists well…

Heckel Discus

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Symphysodon discus

The Heckel Discus, known scientifically as Symphysodon discus, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species stands out among its relatives in the Discus genus due to its refined and original coloration: three distinct…

Hemibagrus wyckii

Bagridae (naked catfishes)

Hemibagrus wyckii

Hemibagrus wyckii, also known as the Asian Redtail Catfish, belongs to the family Bagridae, commonly known as Bagrid Catfishes. Although juveniles can occasionally be found for sale, their acquisition is not…

Hemiodus quadrimaculatus

Hemiodontidae

Hemiodus quadrimaculatus

Hemiodus quadrimaculatus, known as the Four-spotted Hemiodus, belongs to the family Hemiodontidae. This fish species originates from South America, where it is widely distributed in the Amazon basins – such as the Rio…

Hengel's Rasbora

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Trigonostigma hengeli

Trigonostigma hengeli, known as the Glowlight Rasbora or Hengel's Rasbora, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This small and graceful fish is notable for a bright streak on its side, resembling a neon spark. When…

Hi-Fin Lyretail Swordtail

Poeciliidae

Xiphophorus hellerii

The Lyretail Swordtail, known in the English-speaking trade as Hi-Fin Lyretail Swordtails, is an artificially bred variety. It originated in the USA in the late 1960s through the hybridization of Flag and Lyretail…

Hi-Fin Platy

Poeciliidae

Xiphophorus maculatus

The Hi-Fin Platy, often referred to as such in English-speaking countries, represents a group of hybrids. This name combines individuals obtained by crossing the common Platy and the Variatus Platy with the Flagtail…

Hi-Fin Swordtail

Poeciliidae

Xiphophorus hellerii

Xiphophorus hellerii, known as the Hi-Fin Swordtail, is a member of the Poeciliidae family. Outside of Russia, in Europe and America, this variety is known as Swordtails Hi Fin. A distinctive feature of both male and…

High-fin Apistogramma

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Apistogramma eunotus

The High-fin Apistogramma (Apistogramma eunotus), a representative of the Cichlidae family, is one of the popular South American cichlids. Its keeping does not present particular difficulties for experienced aquarists,…

Hoigne's Dwarf Cichlid

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Apistogramma hoignei

Apistogramma hoignei, known as Hongslo's Dwarf Cichlid, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This is an energetic fish, especially the males, which are distinguished by their bright coloration. Experienced aquarists usually…