Fishes

Acestrorhamphidae

Megalamphodus socolofi

Megalamphodus socolofi, also known as Socolof's Tetra or Small Rubrostigma, belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. It is named after the distinguished American aquarist Ross Socolof (1925–1999). This species is…

Osphronemidae

Trichopodus pectoralis

The Snakeskin Gourami, scientifically known as Trichopodus pectoralis, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This rather large fish has remarkable coloration. The spotted pattern and the predominance of yellow-brown hues…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Trigonostigma somphongsi

Somphongs's Rasbora, or Trigonostigma somphongsi, is a species belonging to the family Cyprinidae. These fish are extremely rare, seldom encountered both in aquariums and in their natural habitat. Until recently, they…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Puntius sophore

The Sophore Barb, or Puntius sophore according to its scientific name, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). Its natural habitat is found in the inland regions of Asia, specifically in countries such as India, Nepal,…

Nothobranchiidae

Aphyosemion australe

The Southern Aphyosemion, also known as the “Golden Pheasant” (scientific name Aphyosemion australe), is a representative of the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish was one of the first killifish to gain popularity in…

Osphronemidae

Trichopsis pumila

The Dwarf Gourami, or Pumila, known scientifically as Trichopsis pumila, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. This aquarium fish is popular due to its interesting coloration, as well as its ease of care and…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Enteromius callipterus

The fish known as the Specklefin Barb, bearing the scientific name Enteromius callipterus, belongs to the Carp family (Cyprinidae). Its initial discovery by European biologists occurred in 1907, with the species…

Cobitidae (Loaches)

Cobitis taenia

The Spined Loach, scientifically known as Cobitis taenia, belongs to the family Cobitidae, or True Loaches. Its natural habitat covers a significant part of Europe and central regions of Russia. These fish inhabit most…

Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)

Acanthodoras spinosissimus

The Spiny Catfish, scientifically known as Acanthodoras spinosissimus, belongs to the family Doradidae, or Thorny Catfishes. They are also called "Talking Catfishes" due to the sounds they produce using special bony…

Spiny Eels (Mastacembelidae)

Macrognathus aculeatus

The Spiny Eel, also known as the Spotted Spiny Eel (scientific name Macrognathus aculeatus), belongs to the family Mastacembelidae. This species has a reclusive nature, making it one of the least conspicuous inhabitants…

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Pseudacanthicus spinosus

Pseudacanthicus spinosus, known in the aquarium hobby as the Spiny Pleco or Ornate Pleco, is a species of catfish from the family Loricariidae, also referred to as Armored Catfish. This inhabitant of South American…

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Aspidoras spilotus

The spotted Aspidoras, also known as Aspidoras spilotus, belongs to the Callichthyidae family, or Armored Catfishes. This catfish is an excellent choice for aquarists, especially beginners, as it is undemanding to keep…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Barbodes binotatus

Barbodes binotatus, known as the Spotted Barb, belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. This species, a typical inhabitant of Southeast Asian waters, is also called the Common Barb.

Pseudomugilidae

Pseudomugil gertrudae

Pseudomugil gertrudae, also known as the Spotted Blue-eye, belongs to the family Pseudomugilidae. This species was named in honor of Gertrude, the wife of Dr. Hugo Merton, a German naturalist who first discovered it in…

Ctenoluciidae

Boulengerella maculata

Boulengerella maculata, also known as the Spotted Boulengerella, belongs to the family Ctenoluciidae, which unites South American pike characins. It was named in honor of the Belgian-British zoologist George Albert…

Lebiasinidae

Copella meinkeni

Copella meinkeni, known as the Spotted Copella or Meinken's Copella, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. Until 2006, it was considered a variety of Natterer's Copella, but it is now an independent species, although the…

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras melanistius

Corydoras melanistius, also known as the Spotted Corydoras or Black Sail Corydoras, belongs to the family Callichthyidae. These fish are native to northeastern South America, specifically the coastal regions of Guyana,…

Anabantidae

Ctenopoma weeksii

Ctenopoma weeksii, or the Spotted Ctenopoma, belongs to the suborder Labyrinth fish and is a member of the family Anabantidae (Climbing Perches). This fish originates from Africa, where it inhabits the Congo River…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Danio nigrofasciatus

Danio nigrofasciatus, also known as the Spotted Danio, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Among the representatives of this family, it stands out for its unusual characteristic: in some cases, the male and female form…

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Geophagus abalios

Geophagus abalios, also known as the Spotted Geophagus, belongs to the Cichlidae family. It is rarely found under its true name in retail outlets; more often, it is mistakenly offered as the Surinam Geophagus. This…

Sheatfishes (Siluridae)

Kryptopterus macrocephalus

The Spotted Glass Catfish, also known as the False Glass Catfish under its scientific name Kryptopterus macrocephalus, belongs to the family Siluridae. This fish is peaceful but at the same time carnivorous. It is quite…

Osphronemidae

Pseudosphromenus cupanus

Pseudosphromenus cupanus, or spotted gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish got its name from the location of its first discovery – the Arian Kupang River, now known as Sankararani. Its keeping is quite…

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

The Spotted Hap, also known by its trade name Electric Blue Hap OB, is not found in the wild. This species is a hybrid bred from the Electric Blue Hap and Aulonocara multicolor. Its artificial origin is clearly…

Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)

Gasteropelecus maculatus

The Spotted Hatchetfish, also known as Gasteropelecus maculatus, belongs to the family Gasteropelecidae, which comprises the hatchetfish.

Nemacheilidae

Acanthocobitis botia

Acanthocobitis botia, also known as the Spotted Loach, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. These peaceful fish coexist easily with many tropical species. They are undemanding in care and do not entail significant…

Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)

Metynnis maculatus

The Spotted Metynnis, scientifically known as Metynnis maculatus, is a member of the Serrasalmidae family. This fish bears a resemblance to piranhas, its close relatives, but is distinguished by a more peaceful…

Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)

Pimelodus maculatus

Pimelodus maculatus, or the spotted pimelodus, belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish species is native to the waters of South America; specifically, its natural range is limited to the Paraná and São Francisco…

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Hypostomus punctatus

The scientific name for the Spotted Fin Hypostomus, also known as the Spotted Pleco, is Hypostomus punctatus; this member of the Loricariidae family (Armored Catfish) originates from South America. It inhabits the river…

Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)

Glossolepis maculosa

The fish, known scientifically as Glossolepis maculosa, or Spotted Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes). Its native habitat is the island of New Guinea. In the wild, it is found in the…

Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)

Agamyxis pectinifrons

Agamyxis pectinifrons is the scientific name for the Spotted Raphael Catfish, also known as the Spotted Doradid or White-spotted Agamyxis. This member of the Doradidae family earned its other common name, "Talking…

Mochokidae

Synodontis ocellifer

The Spotted Synodontis, scientifically known as Synodontis ocellifer, is a member of the Mochokidae family. Its distinguishing feature is large spots that strikingly contrast with its main body coloration. This catfish…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Brevibora dorsiocellata

The Spotted-back Rasbora, scientifically known as Brevibora dorsiocellata, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This popular tropical fish has been successfully bred in artificial aquarium environments for many…

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras caudimaculatus

The spotted-tail Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras caudimaculatus, belongs to the family Callichthyidae – the armored or callichthyid catfishes. The fish is named for a distinctive feature of its body…

Bagridae (naked catfishes)

Tachysurus fulvidraco

The scientific name Tachysurus fulvidraco belongs to the Bagridae family, whose members are widely known as Bagrid Catfishes. This catfish was nicknamed the Squeaking Orinoco Catfish for the characteristic sounds it…

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Apistogramma steindachneri

The fish, known by the scientific name Apistogramma steindachneri, belongs to the family Cichlidae. It was named Steindachner's Apistogramma in honor of Franz Steindachner, an Austrian zoologist. Since its first…

Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)

Corydoras sterbai

Sterba's Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras sterbai, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, also called Armored or Callichthid Catfish. This fish originates from South America, specifically found in the Guaporé…

Osphronemidae

Betta stigmosa

The Stigmosa Betta, officially known as Betta stigmosa, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It is a calm and undemanding fish, but it is not suited to the ordinary community aquarium: it is kept on its own or with very…

Heteropneustidae

Heteropneustes fossilis

The Stinging Catfish, scientifically known as Heteropneustes fossilis, belongs to the family Heteropneustidae. A distinctive feature of this catfish is its incredible adaptability, which is evident in the structure of…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Pethia stoliczkana

Pethia stoliczkana, known as Stoliczka's Barb, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). The species is named after the zoologist Ferdinand Stoliczka (1838–1874) from Moravia (now the Czech Republic), who dedicated many…

Nemacheilidae

Barbatula barbatula

A representative of the Nemacheilidae family, known by its scientific name Barbatula barbatula, or Stone Loach, is distributed throughout Europe, including the Baltic countries and Central Russia. It inhabits various…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Desmopuntius johorensis

Desmopuntius johorensis, also known as the Five-banded Barb or Striped Barb, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This fish is attractive due to its unique body pattern. Thanks to its unpretentiousness and peaceful nature,…

Schilbeid Catfishes (Schilbeidae)

Pareutropius buffei

Pareutropius buffei, known as the Striped Glass Catfish, belongs to the family Schilbeidae (Schilbeid Catfishes). Its peaceful and friendly nature allows for successful integration into most types of freshwater…

Nemacheilidae

Nemacheilus binotatus

A member of the Nemacheilidae family (stone loaches), the striped loach, known scientifically as Nemacheilus binotatus, originates from Southeast Asia. These fish are found in the waters of Thailand, particularly in the…

Bagridae (naked catfishes)

Mystus vittatus

The Striped Mystus, scientifically known as Mystus vittatus, is a member of the Bagridae family. Its habitat range is wide, covering South Asia, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. This fish can…

Aplocheilidae

Aplocheilus lineatus

Scientifically named Aplocheilus lineatus, the Striped Panchax, or Striped Asian Killifish, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. In its natural habitat, it is quite attractive due to its unique body pattern, but…

Lebiasinidae

Pyrrhulina vittata

The Striped Pyrrhulina, also known as Pyrrhulina vittata, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. This species originates from South America, where it is found in the upper reaches of the Amazon River basin. The fish…

Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)

Orinocodoras eigenmanni

Orinocodoras eigenmanni, also known as the Striped Raphael Catfish or Orinoco Raphael Catfish, belongs to the family Doradidae (thorny catfishes). This catfish originates from South America, specifically the Orinoco…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Rasbora daniconius

The Striped Rasbora, or Indian Rasbora (scientific name Rasbora daniconius), is a member of the Cyprinidae family. Although this species is not distinguished by its bright coloration among its relatives, it can still…

Mochokidae

Synodontis flavitaeniatus

Belonging to the Mochokidae family, the Striped Synodontis, also known as the Orange Synodontis (Synodontis flavitaeniatus), easily adapts to various water conditions. This peaceful and undemanding species makes an…

Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)

Hypostomus plecostomus

The Plecostomus, also known as the Sucker Catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae under the scientific name Hypostomus plecostomus. Various varieties of this fish, including albino individuals, have been…

Telmatherinidae

Marosatherina ladigesi

Marosatherina ladigesi, known as Ladiges's Telmatherina, or "Sunbeam" Rainbowfish, as well as Sulawesi Rainbowfish, belongs to the family Telmatherinidae. This fish stands out for its vibrant coloration, peaceful…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Leptobarbus rubripinna

The Red-Finned Leptobarbus, also known as the Sultan Fish, belongs to the family Cyprinidae and bears the scientific name Leptobarbus rubripinna. This is a hardy and undemanding species that exhibits a peaceful…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Puntigrus tetrazona

The Sumatran Barb, or Tiger Barb, scientifically known as Puntigrus tetrazona, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. This aquarium fish is among the most familiar and widespread species. For many decades, its popularity has…

Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)

Pethia gelius

The Sun Barb, also known as the Golden Dwarf Barb (Pethia gelius), belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This species is known for its unpretentiousness and ease of care, but it requires special attention to the protein…

Botiidae

Yasuhikotakia eos

Yasuhikotakia eos, or Eos Loach, also known as the Sun Loach, belongs to the family Botiidae. This species is not frequently found for sale, partly due to its unremarkable coloration and some difficulties in cohabiting…

Ehiravidae

Sundasalanx microps

The Sundasalanx fish, known scientifically as Sundasalanx microps, belongs to the family Ehiravidae. This fish is exotic for several reasons: it is rarely found in aquariums, and its appearance is unusual. Keeping these…

Poeciliidae

Xiphophorus maculatus

The Sunset Platy, also known as the Sun Platy, got its English trade name "Sunset" due to a characteristic feature of its coloration: its body displays a gradient transition from bright yellow to red. Sometimes, black…

Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Geophagus surinamensis

Geophagus surinamensis, known as the Surinam Geophagus, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This fish is undemanding and easy to keep, provided it has a sufficiently large aquarium. Compatibility with other species is…

Stevardiidae

Corynopoma riisei

The Swordtail Characin, also known as the Dragon Fish, has the scientific name Swordtail characin (formerly Corynopoma riisei) and belongs to the family Stevardiidae. This fish is remarkable in every respect. Although…

Poeciliidae

Poecilia reticulata

Swordtail Guppies (scientific name Poecilia reticulata, Swordtail variety) belong to the Poeciliidae family. A distinctive feature, which gave these fish their name, is the special structure of the caudal fin. It has…