List of freshwater aquarium fish species pdf

Continue Article in Wikipedia A huge number of aquatic species successfully adapted for life in a freshwater aquarium. This list gives several examples of the most common species found in Angelfish Home Aquariums Common name Thomsonomy of Life span aggression About the image Size Notes Temperature Range Ph range Angelfish'Pterophyllum scalare several color varieties; This species is a common angel fish in the aquarium trade. Angelfish can grow up to fifteen centimeters (six inches) and therefore have to be housed in a large aquarium. Angelfish should be stored alone, or stored with three or more. This is because if the two are kept together, more fish will choose on small fish. Angelfish are not as hardy as other cichlids and should not be kept with small fish such as neon tetras. However, quite the opposite: Angelfish should not be kept with fish that can nip and irritate it, such as some great tetras. They are good fish for beginners, but only if you pay attention to their tankmates and temperaments. They work well with other fish but should be stored in school 3 or more if you want more than one. Altum Angelfish Pterophyllum altum Spotted Angelfish Pterophyllum leopoldi Som Armored soma including Aspidoras, Brochis, Callichthys, and Corydoras Common name Thomsonomy about the image Size Notes Range pH Brown-dot shield skin longirostris Aspidoras fuscoguttatus 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) 5.5-6.81 Aspidoras lakoi 4 cm (1.6 inches) 4 cm (1.6 inches) 21 - 25 degrees Celsius 6.0-7.5 3 Sixray corydoras, false corridors Aspidoras pauciradiatus 2.9 cm (1.1 inches) Skorik Britsky 8.0-7.2 cm often synonymous with the Corridor is often synonymous with brooches. Emerald som Brochis splendor 10 cm (3.9 inches) Brochis is often synonymous with Corydoras. 70-82 (21-28 degrees Celsius) 5.8-8.0 5 Hognosed brochis Brochis multiradiatus 6.6 cm (2.6 inches) Brochis is often synonymous with Corydoras. Cascarudo Callichthys callichthys 20 cm (7.9 in) Adolfo's catfish/corydoras Corydoras adolfoi 5.7 cm (2.2 in) 72–79 °F (22–26 °C) 6.0-7.0 Banded corydoras Scleromystax barbatus 10 cm (3.9 in) Masked corydoras, bandit corydoras Corydoras metae 4.8 cm (1.9 in) 72–79 °F (22–26 °C) 6.0-7.0 Barred-tail corydoras Corydoras cochui 2.5 cm (0.98 in) Blackstripe corydoras Corydoras bondi 4.7 cm (1.9 in) Blacktop corydoras Corydoras acutus 4.4 cm (1.7 in) Blue corydoras Corydoras nattereri 5.4 cm (2.1 in) Bluespotted corydoras Corydoras melanistius 5.1 cm (2.0 in) Bronze corydoras, Emerald green cory Corydoras aeneus Extremely common. 6.35 cm (2.50 inches) Strain of C. aeneus albino is common among aquarists. 77 to 82 degrees Celsius (25 to 28 degrees Celsius) Karacha Corridoras atropersonatus 4.5 cm Ehrhardt's corydoras Corydoras ehrhardti 4.1 cm (1.6 in) Evelyn's cory Corydoras evelynae 4 cm (1.6 in) Corydoras geoffroy 7 cm (2.8 in) Corydoras latus 5.2 cm (2.0 in) Loxozonus cory Corydoras loxozonus 4.9 cm (1.9 in) Corydoras nain Corydoras nanus 4.5 cm (1.8 in) Long nosed arched cory Corydoras narcissus 6.5 cm (2.6 in) Corydoras ornatus 4.9 cm (1.9 in) Corydoras osteocarus 4 cm (1.6 in) Corydoras polystictus 3.2 cm (1.3 in) Scleromystax prionotos 5.3 cm (2.1 in) Corydoras semiaquilus 6.0 cm (2.4 in) Corydoras septentrionalis 4.9 cm (1.9 in) Corydoras simulatus 4.9 cm (1.9 in) Corydoras undulatus 4.4 cm (1.7 in) Dwarf corydoras Corydoras hastatus 3.5 cm (1.4 in) Elegant corydoras Corydoras elegans 5.1 cm (2.0 in) False network catfish Corydoras sodalis 4.9 cm (1.9 in) False spotted catfish Corydoras leucomelas 4.5 cm (1.8 in) Gold laser cory Corydoras melanotaenia 5.8 cm (2.3 in) Guapore corydoras Corydoras guapore 4.1 cm (1.6 in) Mosaic corydoras , reticulated corydoras Corydoras haraldschultzi 5.9 cm (2.3 in)[6] Mosaic corydoras, reticulated corydoras Corydoras reticulatus 5.1–6.1 cm (2.0–2.4 in) Panda corydoras Corydoras panda 3.8–5.1 cm (1.5–2.0 in) 6.0-8.0[7] Pastaza corydoras Corydoras pastazensis 6.4–7.1 cm (2.5–2.8 in) Peppered corydoras, salt and pepper catfish Corydoras paleatus 5.1–7.6 cm (2.0–3.0 in) Pink corydoras Corydoras axelrodi 4–5 cm (1.5–2 in) Pygmy corydoras Corydoras pygmaeus 2.5–3.3 cm (0.98–1.30 in) Sailfin corydoras Scleromystax macropterus Salt and pepper catfish/corydoras Corydoras habrosus 2.5–3.6 cm (0.98–1.42 in) Schwartz's catfish Corydoras schwartzi 3.8–5.1 cm (1.5–2.0 in) Spotted corydoras, longnose corydoras Corydoras ambiacus 5.1–6.1 cm (2.0–2.4 in) Sterba's corydoras Corydoras sterbai 6.8 cm (2.7 in)[8] Sychr's catfish Corydoras sychri Tailspot corydoras Corydoras caudimaculatus 4–5 cm (1.5–2 in) Threestripe corydoras , леопардовый сом, ложный julii cory Corydoras trilineatus 6,1 см (2,4 дюйма) в) Julii corydoras Corydoras julii 5,1-6,4 см (2,0-2,5 дюйма) Flagtail сома Dianema urostriatum 12,5 см (4,9 дюйма) Возникла из бассейна Амазонки. 77 - 82 F ( 25 - 28 КК) 6,0-8,0 Бронированный сома сукер (плекос) Общее название Таксономия Размер Изображения Замечания Температурный диапазон диапазон Bristlenose pleco, bushynose pleco Ancistrus spp. 13 см (5 дюйма) — род щетины имеет по меньшей мере 59 идентифицированных видов и многие другие, которые еще не названы. Самцы и самки имеют длинные щетины на носу, самцы, имеющие явно более длинные. 72-84 F (20-27 C) Золотой самородок pleco Baryancistrus spp. Многие виды этих рыб существуют, но пока официально не идентифицированы; три общих аквариумных вида известны как L-018, L-081 и L-177. F (25-30 C) Whiptail soma Rineloricaria spp. 20 species of Twig soma Farlowella spp. at least 20 species of Panaque Panaque spp. Several species of panaki are popular aquarium fish. Pineapple pleco, orange cheek pleco Pseudorinelepis spp. Four Species Common Pleco, suckermouth soma, Amazon sailfin soma Pterygoplichthis pardalis 16 cm (6.3 inches) One of several fish sold under this name; There is also a variation of albino. Common pleco, suckermouth soma Hypostomus punctatus One of several fish sold under this name. Common pleco, suckermouth soma Hypostomus plecostomus 50 cm (20 in) One of several fish sold under this name. Leopard sailfin pleco, clown sailfin pleco pterygoplichthys gibbiceps Other related fish also share this common name. The zebra pleko, L-046 Hypancistrus zebra 3-5 in one of the most popular species of Hypancistrus. Sailfin soma Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus Golden dwarf sucker, gold from Macrotocinclus affinis 5 cm (2 inches) Peaceful algae eater. Keep in groups of 3 or more. 6 is the preferred size. The zebra dwarf sucker, zebra from Otocinclus Kokama Long-whiskered soma Common name Thomsonomya Size Notes Temperature range pH range Bolt soma Aguarunichthys torosus 35 cm (14 in) Golden zebra soma Brachyplatystoma juruense 60 cm (24 in) zebra shovelnose Brachyplatys zamurito Cal macropterus 40 cm (16 cm) Leiarius marmoratus 100 cm (39 in) Leiarius pictus 60 cm (24 inches) Redtail cata Phractocephalus hemioliopterus 120 cm (3.9 feet) Needs at least 2600 gallons U.S. (9800 L) tank when mature, though it doesn't give them the space to show their natural behavior. 70-79 degrees Fahrenheit (21-26 degrees Celsius) 6.0-7.511 spotted pomelodes, pictus, pict som Pymelodus pictus 30 cm (12 inches) These somas are very attractive when small but can grow somewhat large. Their mouths look small, but can eat less fish as they can open their mouths very wide. The richly born Pimelodus Pimelodus ornatus 38.5 cm (1.26 ft) sturgeon som Platystomatichthys sturio 40 cm (1.3 ft) Prohibited sorubim Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum 104 cm (3.41 feet) Easily confused with P. tigrinum. Tiger sorubim Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum 130 cm (4.3 feet) This fish is easily confused with P. fasciatum. The wood soma, (planicps) shovel sorubimichthys planiceps 178 cm (70 inches) The largest of the shovels, this som grows huge and will require 450 gallons of U.S. (1700 liters) min when mature. Lima shovelnose soma Sorubium lima 90 cm (3.0 ft) Although they are smaller than tiger shovelnose, these somas are extremely aggressive and very fast. Squeakers and Inverted Soma Common Name Tucsonomy Size Images Notes Range pH Range Cuckoo Squeak Synodontis multipunctatus 27.5 cm (10.8 inches) Decorated squeak Of Sinocontis Even the spotted squeak Synodontis petricola 10 cm (3.9 inches) Featherfin squeak Synodontis eupterus lake Malawi Sino Synodontis njassa polka dot Sino Synodontis angelicus Common sino, S. nigriventris prefers lower diet on Tubifex, but its main diet consists of algae. Other soma Common Name Thomsonomy Size Images Notes Range PN Range Three-lane African som Pareutropius buffei 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) giraffe som Auchenoglanis occidentalis 70 cm (28 in) Electric soma Malapterurus electricus 122 cm (48 in) Black Lancer soma Bagrichth ys macs 25 cm (9.8 inches) Harlequin lancer soma Bagroides melapterus 30 cm (12 in) Crystal-eyed soma Hemirusbag wyckii 71 cm (28 in) very aggressive and must be kept alone Asian redtail soma Hemibagrus wyckioides 130 cm (51 in) high aggressive and must be kept alone Shadow soma Hyalobagrus flavus 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) Mystus bimaculatus 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) dwarf bumblebee soma Pseudomystus leiacant Hus 6 cm (2.4 inches) Asian bumblebee soma Pseudomystus siamensis 15 cm (5.9 inches) Dinema soma Belodantichtys dynema 100 cm (39 inches). Glass som Kryptopterus vitreolus 8 cm (3.1 inches). It is necessary to keep in a group of five or more people. Needs a generous number of plants. Striped glass som Cryptopterrus macrocephaly 10 cm (3.9 inches). It is necessary to keep in a group of five or more people. Needs a generous number of plants. Borneo glass som Ompok eugeneiatus 16.5 cm (6.5 inches). Striped wallago soma Wallago leerii 150 cm (59 in). Chocolate frog cathing catha Chaca bankanensis 20 cm (7.9 inches) Asian banjo cat acrochordonichthys rugosus 11 cm (4.3 inches) Walking catoma Clarias batrachus 50 cm (19.5 inches) form of albino is common in the aquarium trade. This fish can survive out of the water and walk as long as wet, for a very long time. It is a dangerously invasive species and should never be released or thrown out alive. Tingling soma Heteropneustes fossilis 30 cm (12 cm) Sun soma Horabagrus brachysoma 45 cm (18 in) Iridescent shark Pangasianodon hypophthalus 130 cm (51 in) Albino form is common in the aquarium trade, needs a large aquarium Chao Phraya giant shark, Giant pangasius Pangasius sanitwongsei 300 cm (120 in) Colombian soma shark Ariopsis seemanni 35 cm (14 in) Blue whale soma Cetopsis co 27 cm (11 cm) Banjo soma Bunocephalus coracoideus 14 cm (5.5 inches) Striped Raphael soma cm (17 in) Spotted Raphael Agamyxis pectinifrons 15 cm (5.9 inches) This species mainly feeds on algae. It needs a cave, and will feed when the aquarium is light. Bottle of catma Ageneiosus marmoratus 18.5 cm (7.3 inches) Gulper cata Asterophysus batrachus 25 cm (9.8 inches) Midnight som coracoideus 10 cm (3.9 inches) Oil som Centromochlus perugiae 5 cm (2.0 inches) Jaguar soma Liosomadoras oncinus oncinus 17 cm (6.7 inches) Pygmy drifter Trachelyichthys exilis 8 cm (3.1 inch) Traheliopter fisheri 28 cm (11 cm) Characins and other characiformes Tetras Common name Tucsonomy Size Images Temperature range Black Phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon megalopterus 3.6 cm (1.4 inches) Men can claim small areas and sometimes minor fights can occur. Phantom tetra is well spent with other tetras of similar size. They also prefer floating plants. Black neon tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi 3.2 cm (1.3 inches) This fish is similar to a neon tetra, except for coloring. Black tetra tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi 5 cm (2.0 inches) high-cooled fish, which can sometimes haunt its own species, and chase slow-moving fish with long fins. This fish is very hardy and can withstand a variety of water qualities. The disease is not a big problem with black tetra. Black tetra is also known as a black tetra skirt. The female black tetra is more reliable and larger than the male. Bleeding heart tetra Hyphessobrycon redististryma 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) Bleeding heart tetra is distinguished by a small red spot on either side of the fish. This fish is very prone to disease, and can grow more than most species of tetra. Bloody tetra Aphyocharax anisitsi 5 cm (2.0 inches) tetra blood flow is distinguished by red fins. This fish is usually peaceful. It will be a school with a similar size and hardened fish. Blue tetra Knodus borki 5 cm (2.0 inches) Very active look. Despite its small size, it requires a larger tank (30/29 gal or more) Bucktooth tetra Exodon paradoxus 5 cm (2.0 inches) Paradox Exodon will eat smaller fish and chase big fish, lepidophage (scale eater). Buenos Aires tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) Hyphessobrycon anisitsi has some reputation as a fin nipper, but this trend can vary depending on individual fish. Cardinal tetra Parachaciorodon axelrodi 5 cm (2.0 inches) Overall hardy and calm. It will breed in captivity. Prefers low light and slightly higher temperatures than neon tetra. School view (keep in groups 8-10) Cave tetra, blind tetra Astyanax mexicanus 12 cm (4.7 inches) Cave tetra blind shape cave Mexican tetra. The blind cave tetra is easy to care for and hardy. Fish is born with eyes, but they deteriorate rapidly, leaving behind two scars where there were once eyes. Blind tetra should be in shallow water in order to show peaceful behavior, and to prevent fin pinching. Despite the lack of eyes, a blind tetra cave can easily avoid other fish and obstacles in the tank. This tetra prefers low to moderate Алмазная тетра Moenkhausia Moenkhausia 6 cm (2.4 inches) Overall hardy and calm. Adults of both sexes develop spectacular reflective scales. Sexually dimorphic; larger males, with an enlarged dorsal fin. Ember tetra Hyphessobrycon amandae 2 cm (0.79 inches) Is the standard choice for nano tanks due to its small adult size. Won't thrive with big fish. School view (keep in groups). Emperor Tetra Nematobrycon Palmeri 5 cm (2.0 inches) Active, shallow species; Keep in groups, but can be aggressive with members of the same species in small (up to 40 gal) tanks. Flame tetra Hyphessobrycon flammeus 2.5 cm (0.98 inches) Pomegranate tetra, Pretty tetra Hemigrammus pulcher 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) Glass tetra Prionobrama filigera 6 cm (2.4 inches) Glowlight tetra Hemigrammus erythrozonus 3.75 cm (1.48 inches) Overall takeaway is calm and calm; is considered a standard choice for less experienced aquarists. The golden patch of tetra Pristella maxillaris 5 cm (2.0 inches) Green neon tetra Paracheurodon simulanes 2.5 cm (0.98 inches) Similar to a neon tet of care, size and behavior, but fish sold in pet shops, caught. They don't usually breed in captivity. Needs good water quality, prefers low light. School view (keep in groups). Head and tail light tetra Hemigrammus ocellifer 4 cm (1.6 inches) January tetra Hemigrammus hyanuary 4 cm (1.6 inches) Lemon tetra Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis 5 cm (2.0 inches) Very likely Jump out of the tank if there are some floating aquatic plants Neon tetra Paracheirodon innesi 3.75 cm (1.48 inches) neon tetra is sensitive to water quality. Bred in captivity, but often poorly inbred, making them less resilient and susceptible to disease. However, the fish is very peaceful and will not attack another member of the tank. Females are larger than males. Because of its small size, neon tetra should not be stored with large or aggressive fish. Neon tetra is the school fish that feels most comfortable when in groups. Ornat tetra Hyphessobrycon bentosi 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) Penguin tetra, Black Penguin Thayeria boehlkei 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) Red Eye tetra Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae 4 cm (1.6 inches) Red phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon sweglesi 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) Pink tetrah Hifaces The royal tetra Inpaichthys kerri 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) Rummi-nos tetra Hemigrammus rhodostomus 5 cm (2.0 inches) Is a common name used for three different types of school fish with similar patterns of tetra Hemigrammus rhodostomus 5 cm (2.0 inches) : Hemigrammus rhodostomus, Hemigrammus bleheri, and Petitella georgiae. Copella arnoldi 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) Active, water-sensitive, prefers moving water. He lives near the top of the tank. Diluting steam leap to deposit eggs on overhanging leaves; can jump out of the tanks detected. School view. Serpae tetra serpae 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) This fish can nip the fins of slow moving fish or fish smaller than it. Best put with other large or with fish of a similar size or larger. Silvertip tetra Hasemania nana 3 cm (1.2 inches) silvertip tetra, is usually moderately aggressive and, due to their small size, should not be stored with large or aggressive fish. X-ray tetra Pristella maxillaris 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) is also just called X-ray fish. Congo tetra Phenacogrammus interruptus 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) is peaceful enough for large (40 gal) home aquariums, although it can bite fish smaller than its size. It's more convenient in an indirect light. Preferably excessive lighting, and under no circumstances should the light be directed to the front or rear window. Jellybean tetra Ladigesia roloffi 3 cm (1.2 inches) smaller than neon tetra. This Mid-African type of schooling is a favorite species for the nano-aquarium. Long-washed tetra Brycinus longipinnis 12.5 cm (4.9 inches) Niger tetra Arnoldichthys spilopterus 10 cm (3.9 inches) yellow-tailed Congo tetra Alestopetersius caudalis 6 cm (2 .4 inches) Hatch Fish Common name Thomsonomy image Size Notes Range pH range Common axe Gasteropelecus sternicla 4 cm (1.6 inches) Marble axe Carnegiella strigata 5 cm (2.0 inch) Peaceful inhabits and at the top of the tank in schools. Rarely breeds in captivity. This powerful jump can easily jump out of the aquarium, so keep only in a fully covered tank. The black-winged axe Carnegiella marthae 4 cm (1.6 inches) peaceful and inhabits the top of the tank in schools. The hardiest of all the axe, but not the most abundant. They don't breed in captivity. This powerful jump can easily jump out of the aquarium, so keep only in a fully covered tank. Pencil Fish Common title Thomsonomy Size Images Notes Range pH range Golden Pencil Nannostomus beckfordi 6 cm (2.4 inches) Hardiest, simple care types of aquarium pencil. Populations vary in color and pattern. Like all pencils, he is timid, eats small foods, loves live/frozen foods, can be bred in captivity, and cannot compete with aggressive fish. Like all pencils, males can be aggressive with each other if the tank or group of pencils is too small. Nannostomus 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) Nannostomus eques hockey stick, which swims and rests at a 45-degree angle. Banned Nannostomus pencil espei 3 cm (1.2 inches) Other pencils take this forbidden pattern while inactive at night; only N. espei has it at all times. The Nannostomus 2.5 cm (0.98 inch) dwarf pencil fish is less aggressive with its species than most pencils; males rarely sparring. The Coral-red pencil fish Nannostomus mortenthaleri 3 cm (1.2 inches) is more aggressive with its species than most pencils. Keep in large groups in large tanks to dissipate Nannostomus nigrotaeniatus 3 cm (1.2 inches) Three-entry pencil fish Nannostomus trifasciatus 3 cm (1.2 inches) Males protect small areas. Otherwise, Views. The one-line Nannostomus unifasciatus 4 cm (1.6 inch) pencil naturally floats and rests at a 45-degree angle. Serrasalminae (pacus, piranhas, and silver dollars) Common name Taxonomy Image Size Notes Range pH range Silver dollar Metynnis argenteus 15 cm (5.9 inches) The name of the silver dollar can also refer to Metynnis hypsauchen, Metnisynula mactus, or other related fish. It will chew and eat plants. The red-blue pax of Colossom Bidens 120 cm (3.9 feet) Red belly paku is a close relative of piranha, but without sharp teeth and aggression. However, it should be taken care if interacting physically with the pac, as their powerful jaws can crush the human bone. Paku is a peaceful fish that requires at least a 750-liter (200-gallon) tank when fully mature. It is omnivorous and can be delivered with large cichlids, but avoid smaller fish. Despite their similar appearance on piranhas, paku is not suitable for eating meat very well as their natural nut food suggests. This fish can grow up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft), so you need a very large tank (750 liters or 200 hectares minimum). This fish grows very fast and can grow as much as one foot in the first year. 78-82 KK (26-28 degrees Celsius) Red Piranha Pygocentrus nattereri 33 cm (13 inches) Be very careful when conducting maintenance on their aquarium and hide any wires because they can chew through waterproof coatings. Drive tetra Myleus schomburgkii 40 cm (16 inches) 23 degrees Celsius to 27 degrees Celsius 5.0-7.0 Other Characins Common Name Tussonomy Size Images Observations Temperature range African pike range African pike char acin Hepsetusodoe Goliath tigerfish Hydrocynus goth 133 cm (522 cm (522 Inches) Hujeta gar Ctenolucius hujeta 25 cm (9.8 inches) Kissing prohilod, flagtail Prochilodus Semaprochilodus insignis 27.5 cm (10.8 inches) Marble headstander Abitesramramps hyelonotus 14 cm (5.5 inches) will fight among themselves in small groups. Striped leporinus Leporinus fasciatus 27 cm (11 in) Striped headstander Anostomus anostomus 16 cm (6.3 inches) Six- band dissticode Distichodus sexfas 35 cm (30 cm) Payara Hydrolycus scomberoides 117 cm (46 in) Need a large aquarium and completely carnivorous and most fish should not be kept with them, including related piranhas, because he can eat piranhas. Pink tailed chalceus Chalceus macrolepidotus 25 cm (9.8 inches) Red wolf fish Erythrinus erythrinus 20 cm (7.9 inches) Red tail barracuda Acestrorhynchus falcatus 30 cm (12 in) Spotted headstander Chilodus punctatus 8 cm (3.1 inches) Cichlidd Lake Malawi cichlids Common name Thomsonomy Size Images Comments Range pH range Sunny peacock cichlid Aulonocara baenschi 15 cm (5.9 inches) Beautiful coloring Men Pale usisya aulonocara Aulonocara Steveni Red fin hap Copadichromis borleyi Eureka red peacock Aulonocara jacobfreibergi 15 cm (5.9 in) Beautiful Beautiful on males Spilo Champsochromis spilorhynchus 40 cm (16 in) Blue dolphin cichlid, comchlid Cyrtocara moorii 25 cm (9.8 inches) Afra cichlid, dogtut cydikid Cynotpiilaa afra 10 cm (3.9 inches) Rusty cichlid, rusty cichlid, dogtut cydidid Cynotpiilaa afra 10 cm (3.9 inches) Rusty cichlid, Rusty cichlid, dogtut cydidiilaa afra 10 cm (3.9 inches) Rusty cichlid, Rusty cichlid, lavender cichild Iodotropheus sprengerae 10 cm (3.9 inches) Cichlid Fuelleborn, Blue mbuna Labeotropheus fuelleborni 18 cm (7.1 inches) Electric yellow cychlid Labochidromis caeruleus 20 cm (7.9 inches) Very active fish , you need many rock caves to allow the creation of territories less aggressive than other mbuna Electric blue cichlid Sciaenochromis fryeri Malawi eyebiter Dimidiochromis compressiceps Hongi, red top kimpampa Labidochromis sp. Hongi 13 cm (5.1 inches) yellow Top Mbamba Labidochromis sp. Mbamba Bay 13 cm (5.1 inches) Aurat tsihlid, Malawi golden cichlid Melanohromis aurat 10 cm (3.9 inches) Aggressive Chipoki chishlid Melanochromis chipa 12 cm (4.7 inches) Aggressive blue johanni cichlid , Maingano Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos 10 cm (3.9 inches) Very active fishing, need a lot of rock caves to allow the creation of territories. Aggressive pearl Lycoma Melanohromis joanjohnsonae 10 cm (3.9 inches) Aurora Melanohromis aurora aurora 10 cm (3.9 inches) Red zebra cichlid Metriaclima estherae 10 cm (3.9 inches) Very active fish, need a lot of rock caves to allow the creation of areas cobalt blue cichlid, cobalt zebra cichlid Maylandia callainos 10 cm (3.9 inches) Very active fish, it takes a lot of rock caves to allow the creation of territories Kenyi cichlid Maylandia lombardoi 13 cm (5.1 inches) Aggressive; Sexy dihromatic Fusco Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus 25 cm (9.8 inches) Livingston cichlid Nimbochromis livingstonii 25 cm (9.8 inches) Caligono Nimbohromis polystygma 30 cm (12 c) Venustus cichlid, Giraffe cichild Nimbochromis venustus 25 cm (9.8 inches) giraffe spotting is juvenile coloring only Red Empress cichlid Protomelas taeniolatus 15 cm (5.9 inches) bumblebee cichlid, Hornet cichlid Pseudotropheus crabro 15 cm (5.9 inches) yellow-tailed acei pseudotropheus acei 10 cm (3.9 inches) Johanni cichlid Pseudotropheus Johannii 10 cm (3.9 inches) Aggressive dwarf Mbuna Pseudotropheus demasini 10 cm (3.9 inches) Saulosi Pseudotropheus saulosi 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) Malawi barracuda rhampsohromis cf. macrophtalmus 23 cm (9.1 inches) Macrostom Tyranochromis 38 cm (15 inches) Lake Tanganyika cichlids Common name Tacsonomy Size Images Observations Range pH range Benthochromis tricoti Boulengerochromis microlepis 90 cm (35 in) Largest cichlid Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia frontosa 40 cm (16 in) Aggressive; The famous Cyathopharynx fur is not readily available in the aquarium trade. Variabilichromis moorii Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia gibberosa 40 cm (16 inches) Frontosa have recently been broken into three distinct species. gibberosa come from the southern part of Lake Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia sp. 40 cm (16 inches) It's not yet The officially named species is an intermediate in scale between the gibberosa and the frontosis. Julie Cichlid Julidohromis Dickfeldi Beautiful; Julie Julidochromis marlieri 15 cm (5.9 inches) fem/ 10 cm (3.9 inches) male striking coloring Julie Cichlid Julidochromis ornatus Julie cichlid Julidochromis regani 15 cm (5.9 inches) fem / 10 cm (3.9 inches) male Julie Cichlid Julidohromis transcriptus 10 cm (3.9 inches) Striking coloring Herring cichlid, sardine cichlid Cyprichromis leptosoma Ectodus descampsii Chalinochromis spp. Neolamprologus multifasciatus 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) Small shell inhabited by cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. It differs from similar L. similis by the lack of stripes on the face. One of the best options for first time cichlid keepers and small aquariums. Lamprologus ocellatus 5 cm (2.0 inches) Neolamprologus similis 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) Small shell residential cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Very similar to N. multifsciatus, but similis has a strip from the body going on to the head Lobochilotes labiatus 40 cm (16 in) Lyretail cichlid, fairy cichlid Neolamprologus brichardi 10 cm (3.9 inches) is often recommended for first time cichlid keepers. It takes a little more space than N. multifasciatus Lemon cichlid Neolamprologus leleupi 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) Perofin Ophthalmology ventralis 15 cm (5.9 inches) Petrochromis tavarew 20 cm (7.9 inches) Aggressive simochromis pleurospilus 10 cm (3.9 inches) Tropheus duboisi 13 cm (5.1 inches) Men are very aggressive; juveniles distinctively colored Tropheus moorii 14 cm (5.5 in) Tropheus polli 14 cm (5.5 in) Lake Victoria cichlids Common name Taxonomy Picture Size Remarks Temperature range pH range Astatotilapia aenocolor 13 cm (5.1 in) Astatotilapia elegans 10 cm (3.9 in) Zebra obliquidens Astatotilapia latifasciata 11.5 cm (4.5 in) Astatotilapia nubila 11.5 cm (4.5 in) Astatotilapia piceatus 10 cm (3.9 in) Astatotilapia schubotziellus 10 cm (3.9 in) Astatotilapia sp. Red Tail 11.5 cm (4.5 in) Astatotilapia sp. Spot Bar 13 cm (5.1 in) Allauad's haplo Astatoreochromis alluaudi Hippo Point Salmon Ptyochromis sp. Hippo Point Salmon 14 cm (5.5 in) Flameback Pundamilia nyererei 10 cm (3.9 in) Xystichromis phytophagus 10 cm (3.9 in) Miscellaneous African cichlids (non-Rift Lake) Common name Taxonomy Remarks Image Temperature range pH range African butterfly cichlid Anomal Thomasi Jewel cichlid , two spotted gemstone cichlid Hemichromis bimaculatus 4-5 inches other species of gemichromis sometimes sold under the same name Lionhead cichlid Steatocranus casuarius Lifalili jewel cichlid, blood-red gemstone cichlid Hemicmishro lifalili krib pelvicachromis pulcher. It is often recommended for small tanks and pioneering chichlid keepers. Aggressive and territorial in relation to other fish especially of a kind during mating and after Kribensis, krib, many common names because of the many subspecies of Pelvicachromis taeniatus Gunther Mouthbrooder Chromidotilapia guentheri dwarf cichlid (apistogrammas, Rams and others) Common name T basisonomy Size Images Observations Range pH Agassiz in dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii zebra acara Nannacara adoketa This genus (often represented by N. anomala, golden dwarf cichlid) is often recommended as one of the best cichlids for new cichlid. yellow dwarf cichlid Apistogramma borellii cockatoo dwarf cychlid aphlid cichlid cichlid cichlid cichlid Cichlid Apistogramma trifasciata apistogramma e Two-pastoral dwarf Cichlid Apistogramma bitaeniata 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) Checker Cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus blue ram, German ram Mikikeophagus ramirezizi pretty common. Sensitive to water quality. Several color morphs are available. Was very inbred in the aquarium trade and often shows poor hardness. Bolivian ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosa dwarf flag cichlid Laetacara curviceps Central American cichlid Common name Tussonomy Size Images Remarks Temperature range pH range Midas cichild, red devil cichlid Amophlius citrinellus Notice, that Amphilophus labiatus also called the red devil cichlid poor man tropheus hypsophrys nematopus Red Devil cichlid Amphilophus labiatus Note that amphiloph citrinellus is also called red devil cichlid Firemouth cichlid Cichlyd Cichlyd Cichlasoma easily bred Jack Dempsey cichlid Rosio octasofcia Managuense cichlid Parachromis managuensis Exceptionally beautiful coloring for adults; Large adult size Mayahlid Mayaheros urophthalmus Convicted cichlid Archocentrus nigrofasciatus Common, very easy to reproduce, aggressive. Beautiful fish with bad character. Small variations in colors can be found in almost entirely black and white coloring - so the name Of the Convicted T-bar cichlid Amatitlania sajica align the center Wolf cichlid Parachromis dovii Texas cichlid, Rio Grande cichlid Herichthys cyanoguttatus Large adult size South American cichlid No common name Tacsonomy Size Remarks Range Range rN Severum Heros efasciatus Y gold variety is more common than the natural green one Green Terror Andinoacara rivulatus Pretty common Blue Akara Andinoacara pulcher H Greenstreaked , Amur Cichlid Biotodom Cupido Keyhole cichlid Cleithracara maronii Flag cichlid Mesonauta festivus 15 cm (5.9 inches) thread-fin acara acarichthys heckelii Pterophyllum leopoldi Eartheater cichlid Geophagus altifrons General disc, Symphysodon's red disc drive is 20 cm (7.9 inches) of different varieties of color, the drive requires high quality water and a varied diet. Don't hold it Fast fish like drive a slow eater and won't fight for food. Despite its beauty, the drive is one of the The least hardy aquarium fish available. This fish should be kept only by an experienced aquarium keeper. Blue disc, green drive Symphysodon aequifasciatus 20 cm (7.9 inches) fancy hybrids of this species and drive Symphysodon can also be found in the trade Chocolate cichlid Hypselecara temporalis Oscar Astronotus ocellatus 45 cm (18 inches) has different varieties, Including long fin, albino, gold, etc. Oscar cichlid grows rapidly and can grow to a very large size when mature, and therefore must be placed in a large aquarium. Oscar can be dirty to take care of as they like to dig up plants and scoop up rocks. Oscar should be put with a fish of a similar size as they will eat any fish that can fit in your mouth. Oscar prefers to be with members of his own species, but this is not a necessity for his well-being. Oscar is one of the most hardy cichlids, and can be delivered with other large cichlids, pacus, large plekos, large sharks and other large fish. Uaru, the waru uaru amfiacanthoide, also known as the Cyclida Triangle. Peacock bass, Butterfly Peacock Bass Cichla orinocensis Other cichlid Common name Thomsonomy Size Remarks Range pH range Canara pearlspot Etroplus canarensis Green chromide Etroplus suratensis Orange chromide Etroplus mac In the scientific community it is not considered a cichlid (or any species of fish) because it is not naturally found in the wild (created by man) for this reason it will not be given a scientific name. Flowerhorn cichlid - Hybrid - 25 cm (9.8 inches) In the scientific community it is not considered a cichlide (or any kind of fish), as it does not occur naturally in the wild (created by man), for this reason it will not be given a scientific name. It is also an aggressive fish and does best in the setting just for the species. Cyprinids Barbs Common name Tacsonomy Size Images Notes Range pH range Arulius barb Dawkinsia arulius 12 cm (4.7 inches) Bigspot thorn, Barbods Dunodes Dunckeri Dunckeri 13 cm (5.1 inches) Peaceful when small but should not be kept with other species in adulthood. The black ruby barb Pethia nigrofasciatus 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) Cherry barb Puntius titteya 4.8 cm (1.9 inches) is very peaceful and hardy, and works well with white clouds and neon tetrames. Long-term and additional red morphs are available. Wild females of the type are larger and much less red than males. Clipper Barb Enteromius callipterus 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) Clown Barbodes Everetti 15 cm (5.9 inches) thorn Denison, red torpedo line barb Sahyadria denisonii 15 cm (5.9 inches) Sensitive to water quality. Gold barbod semifasciolatus 8 cm (3.1 inches) One of the most common fish for aquariumists. Very hardy, breed in captivity, tolerate small tanks. The wild type of this species is greenish-gray and is rarely found for sale. Petia Petia's Golden Thorn 5 cm (2.0 inches) Greenstripe barb Puntius vittatus 5 cm (2.0 inches) Indian glass barb Laubuka laubuca 6.7 cm (2.6 inches) Melon barb Puntius fascia 15 cm (5.9 inches) Odessa barb Puntius padamy 8 cm (3.1 inch) Bright red coloring on the males; women are a little bigger and show less red. Hardy and tolerant. Like most thorns, needs a diet with some plant-based food or algae. Onespot barb Puntius terio 15 cm (5.9 inches) Panda Barb Puntius fasciatus 5 inches pool Barb Puntius sophore 18 cm (7.1 inches) Partipentazona barb Puntigrusipentazona 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) Pink barb Petia conchonius 13 cm (5.1 inches) but requires a little more space. Neon form is available; both males and females are bright red. Шортфин Барб Барбус brevipinnis 4,6 см (1,8 дюйма) Змеиная колючка Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus 3,5 дюйма Spottedsail колючка, карлик барб Петиа phutunio 7,8 см (3,1 дюйма) Болото барб Пунтиус Чола 15 см (5,9 дюйма) Ticto барб Барб Барб Барбус ticto 10 см (3,9 дюйма) Tic-так-нош барб Puntius stoliczkanus 5 см (2,0 дюйма) Тигр колючка, sumatra barb Puntius tetrazona 7,5 см (3,0 дюйма) Есть много сортов as well as hybrids with other thorns. Good community school fish. Can be aggressive if stored in small amounts, aim for a group of 6 or more. Spanner thorn, t-barb barbod lateristriga 20 cm (7.9 inches) Fiveband thorn, Pentazona barb Desmopuntius hexazone 5 cm (2.0 inches) this species can be confused with a tiger thorn because of the similarity checker thorn Oliotius oligolepis 5 cm (2.0 inches) Tinfoil Barb Barbonimos Schwanenfeldi 36 cm (14 in) This species is much larger than most other thorns Other cyprinids Common name Tussonomy Size Images Comments Range range pH Bala Shark Balantiocheilus me 40 cm (16 cm) Black Shark Labeo chrysophekadion 90 cm (35 in) Siamese The algae eater Crossocheilus oblong 16 cm (6.3 inches) Many other cyprinids are sometimes mistakenly sold under this name. It is very likely to jump out of the aquarium especially after reaching adult size. Very useful for getting rid of algae when it is young, but prefer fish food after reaching adulthood. Flying fox (fish) Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus 16 cm (6.3 inches) this species can be sold as Siamese algae eater red-tailed black shark Epalzeorhynchos bicolor 6 in variations of albino available. aggressive with fish of the same species. it is best to store alone or in groups of 5 or more people. Rainbow shark Epalzeorhynchos frenatum 6 in variation of albino is available. aggressive with other fish of the same species. it is best to store either alone or in groups of 5 or more people. Cambodian magazine suckers, false Siamese algae eater Garra cambodgiensis this species can be sold as Siamese algae Chinese seaweed eater Gyrinocheilus aymonieri This species can be sold as Siamese seaweed eater. There is also a golden color. Could be territorial Rasboras Common name Thomsonomy size Images Notes Range of pH range temperatures range rasbora Trigonostigma espei 5 cm (2.0 inches) Harlequin Rasbora Trigognostigma heteromorpha 5 cm (2.0 inches) Also known as Harlequin tetra or Harlequin thorn. Glowing trigonostagma hengeli 5 cm (2.0 inches) 5 cm (2.0 inches) Red-banded trigonopoma niciperforate 7.5 cm (3 .3.0 inches) 0 c) Range: Sumatra 22-29 KK (72-84 degrees Fahrenheit) Dwarf Rasbora Boraras maculatus 2.5 cm (0.98 inches) Eyespot rasbora Brevibora dorsiocellata 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) Brilliant rasbora Eynthoveni 9 cm (3.5 inches) Clown Rasbor Rasbora calochrom 1 0 cm (3.9 inches) Scissors rasbora Rasbora trilineata 15 cm (5.9 inches) Rasbora Volcano 5 cm (2.0 inches) Blackline Rasbora , red-tailed Rasbora Rasbora borapetensis Danios and other danionins Common name Tussonomy Size Images Notes Range range pH Sundadanio axelrodi 2 cm (0.79 inches) Perlio Danio albolineatus 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) subspecies: blue-red Danio, Kedah dania sind Danio Devario devario Giant Danio Devario aequipinnatus Malabar Danio Devario malabaricus 11.5-14 cm (4.5-5.5 inches) queen Danio Devario Rerio Rerio Rerio Rerio (2.0 inches) There are many variations of this fish : Leopard Danio, spotted color morphing, and GloFish, genetically modified fluorescent fish. Cold Water cyprinids Common name Tussonomy Size Images Comments Range pH range Goldfish Carassius Aurat 15 cm (6) Variations: Black Moor, Bubble Eye, Butterfly Tail, Calico, Heavenly Eye, Comet, Common, Fantail, Lionchu, Lionhead, Oranda, Panda Moore, Pearlscale, Pompon, Ranchu, Ryukin Can't survive in a goldfish bowl. Koi, a common carp Cyprinus carpio 30 cm (12 in) quirky variations of the common carp known as koi. Bitter Rodus Amarus 10 cm (4 inches) White Cloud Mountain minnow Tanichthys albonubes 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) lutino variety can also be found in the aquarium trade Red Shiner Cyprinella lutrensis 5-9 cm (2 2 cm (2,0-3.5 inches) Common dace Leuciscus leuciscus 40 cm (16 inches) from 39 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 22 degrees Celsius) from 6.0 to 8.0 pink red minnow , fathead minnow Pimephales promelas 5-7.5 cm (2.0-3.0 inches) are sold as fish feeders; Gold variety known as pink red is very common (image pink red strain) 10-21 KK (50-70 degrees Fahrenheit) 7.0 - 7.5 Rainbow shining Notropis chrosomus European minnow Pho phoxinus southern redbelly dace Phoxinus erythrogaster 7.5-10 cm (3.0-3.9 inches) Tench Tinca tinca Several color varieties were made from wild species, Even some multicolored. Golden orphe Leuciscus idus Chinese tall fin striped shark Myxocyprinus asiaticus asiaticus 60 cm (24 in) Loaches and related cypriniformes Loaches Common name Tussonomy Size Images Comments Range pH range saddle back Loach Homaloptera orthogoniata Vaillantella maassi 12.5 cm (4.9 inches) is rarely sold and not bred in captivity. Horseface loach Acantopsis dialuzona 20 cm (7.9 inches) Can bury itself; keep on the sandy substrate. Pangio anguillaris 12 cm (4.7 inches) Kuhli loach, couli loach Pangio kuhlii 10 cm (3.9 inches) a number of similar species of Pangio are sold under the same name. They are all hardy, peaceful and very social; keep in groups. Java loach Pangio oblong 8 cm (3.1 inches) Clown low-cost Chromobotia macracanthus 20 cm (7.9 inches) Clown loach has a sociable personality and should be stored at least in groups of 5. They can eat a snail pond stored in aquariums. Clown loaches will eventually need 6' long aquarium Green Tiger loach Syncrossus hymenophysa 21 cm (8.3 inches) Ganged Tiger Loach Syncrossus helodes 30 cm (12 in) Redfin Tiger Loach Syncrossus berdmorei 15 cm (5.9 inches) dwarf botia Ambastaia sidthimunki 5.5 cm (2.2 inches), formerly called Botia sidthimunki. Active and calm social look (keep in groups) that often floats in the middle of the water. Yoyo loach Botia almorhae 15 cm (5.9 inches) Bengal locha Botia dario 15 cm (5.9 inches) also known as the queen of loach. They hide during the day. They love the river sand in the tank because they wanted to cover themselves in it. Botia histrionica 12 cm (4.7 inches) Polka-Dot Loach Botia kubotai 12 cm (4.7 inches) Gangetic loach Botia rostrata 25 cm (9.8 inches) zebra loach Botia striata 9 cm (3.5 inches) Red Red The son of Loach Yasuhikotakia 25 cm (9.8 inches) Skunk loach yasuhiko morleti 10 cm (3.9 inches) formerly named Botia morleti Yasuhikotakia splendida 10 cm (3.9 inches) Borneo hillstream loach Gastromyzon sp. 6-8 cm (2.4-3.1 inches) feeds mainly on algae. The high oxygen level and water quality required in addition to the strong current of Tiger hillstream loach Sewellia lineolata 6 cm (2.4 inches) feeds mainly on algae. High oxygen levels and water quality is required in addition to the strong current of the butterfly hillstream loach Beaufortia kweichowensis 8 cm (3.1 inches) eats mostly algae. High oxygen levels and water quality is required in addition to the strong current live carriers and killifish Guppies and mollies Common name Tussonomy Size Images Notes Range pH Guppy Poecilia reticulata 5 cm (2.0 inch) There are many varieties of color and tail. They usually need a ratio of 1 male to 2 women or more. All guppy and shellfish are hardy fish, which tolerate lower oxygen and temperature levels than most aquarium fish, give birth to live young, and easily breed in domestic tanks. Endler's live-carrier Poecilia wingei 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) Several varieties of color have been bred. Will interbreed with P. reticulata and the wild type has become rare. Black Molly Poecilia sphenops 5 cm Inches) Sailfin Molly Poecilia latipinna 5 cm (2.0 inches) Gold and silver varieties are commonly found; also thrive in the brackish water of the Dalmatian Molly hybrid 5 cm (2.0 inches) Dalmatian Molly Molly a hybrid color variation that can be created by crossing some species of Poecilia, such as P. sphenops and P. latipinna. The Dalmatian variety is seen as in a Dalmatian dog. Lyretail Molly Variety 5 cm (2.0 inch) Lyretail Mollies are available in all these types, can be crossed with any kind of Molly. Platies and swordtails Common name Tussonomy Size Remarks Observations Range pH range southern platy Xiphophorus maculatus Many varieties of color exist Variable platy Xiphophorus variatus Sometimes called Feeder platy, because it can be used to feed large fish like Stingrays, Payara, Cichlids, Pickerel, Som, Sunfish, Arowanas, Arowanas, Many color varieties exist Green Sword Tail Xiphophorus hellerii Many color varieties exist Other Livebearers As Gambusia Common Name Tussonomy Size Images Comments Range pH Range Largescale Four-Eyed Fish Anableps anableps Pike topminnow Belizenox Cuban Lima Limia vittata Knife live carrier Alfa cultroratus Least killratus One of the smallest fish in the world. Tanganyika killifish Lamprichthys tanganicanus Is not really a type of killifish, but a live bear. Norman lampeye Poropanchax normani Is not really a type of killifish, but a lively carrier. Celebrities halfbeak Nomorhamphus liemi liemi 8 cm (3.1 inches) All semi-unconscionable to changes in water quality or temperature, swim on the surface of the water, do not compete well with larger fish, and can jump out of unnaded reservoirs. It is difficult to breed in captivity, most halves sold wild catches. Fight half Dermogenys pusilla 5 cm (2.0 inches) Used in his native Southeast Asia as a fighting fish; Males spar with their elongated lower jaws, but rarely harm each other. Forest half-swell Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus 10 cm (3.9 inches) Killifish Common name Tussonomy Size Images Observations Temperature Range Lyretail Fundulopanchax gardneri 5 cm (2.0 inches) Killifish of all kinds of breed in captivity, but short-lived nature; many species live for 1 year and breeding can be caused by changes in water or temperature. They are best stored and bred in aquariums just to kill the fish. Clown Killifish Epiplatys annulatus 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) Bluefin Notho, Rachow's Notho, Rainbow Notho Nothobranchius 6 cm (2.4 inches) is considered the most beautiful freshwater fish by some killifish enthusiasts. Striped punch, Golden Miracle Aplocheilus lineatus Golden Miracle is a more yellowish option. American Flagfish Jordanella Floridae Native SE of the United States of Argentina Pearl Austrolebias nigripinnis Golden Toppminnow Fundulus chrysotus North Studfish Fundulus soma red seam Killifish Aphyosemion calliurum Arabic Killifish Aphanius dispar Labyrinth Fish Common name Tuxonomy Trihogaster 5 cm (2.0 inch) Is suitable for small and medium-sized aquariums, but cannot compete with more aggressive fish and males kept together can fight. Several colours are available. Mass inbreeding has led to high rates of dwarf iridovirus gurami (DGIV) in the pet fish shop. Beautiful, but short-lived at best. Paradise fish Macropodus opercularis 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) One of the few freshwater aquarium fish that survive in cold water. Can live without aeration. The most common variety is The Blue Paradise. Pygmies gurami, sparkling gurs trihopsis pumila 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) are often confused with croaking gurs. Doesn't compete well with larger fish. Hunts and eats little shrimp. Moonlight gurami Trichopodus microlepis 15 cm (5.9 inches) Snake gourmet Trichopodus pectoralis 20 cm (7.9 inches) Siamese fighting fish (sometimes Betta, esp. USA) Betta splendor 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) numerous colors and fin varieties. Betta is the name of a genus that includes more than 60 species besides Siamese fighting fish. A few men in a tank will lead to conflict and possibly death. Females can be placed together in groups of 5 in the tank, although they can become territorial and attack each other. Males have long flowing fins with bright colors, and females have shorter fins. This fish is best put with fish that don't nip the fins as betta fins are easy to attack. They also should not be placed with other fish with long, flowing fins, as Bette can confuse it with another man and attack. The minimum tank size for one man or woman and perhaps a few shrimp or snails is 5 gallons. The minimum tank size for the female female women's family is 20 gallons. Malay crest Belontia hasselti 20 cm (7.9 inches) Slender Betta Betta Bellic 9 cm (3.5 inches) Bette burdigala 3.5 cm (3.5 cm) (3.5 inches) Scarlet Betta Bette Cocchin 4 cm (1.6 inches) Bette Bette Impellis Crescent 6 cm (2.4 inches) Betta miniopinna 4 cm (1.6 inches) Crescent Bette Bett ibellis 6 cm (2.4 inches) Betta miniopinna 1 3.5 cm (2.4 inches) Bette miniopinna 3.5 cm (2.5 cm 1.4 in) Toba Bette Bett rub 4 cm (1.6 Inches) Betta Simorum 9 cm (3.5 inches) Giant Pikehead Luciocephalic Pulcher 20 cm (3.5 inches) Giant Pikehead Luciocephalic pulsar 20 cm (3.5 inches) 7.9 in) Parosphromenus phoenicurus 3 cm (1.2 inches) Chocolate gourmets Sphaerichthys osphromenoides 7 cm (2.8 inches) Inches) Pearl gurami Trichopodus leerii 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) Three spots gourmets Trichopodus trichopterus 10 cm (3.9 inches) Different varieties of color each, given a different name (blue gurami, Croaking gourami Trichopsis vittata 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) Is often confused with dwarf gurs but more. Can hunt and eat aquarium prawns. Giant gourmets Osphronemus goramy 60 cm (24 inches) Sometimes, some other gouramis also Giant gouramis Other maze fish Common name Thomsonomy size Images Comments Range pH range Kisses Gourmets Helostoma temminckii 15 cm (5.9 inches) Pink variety is more popular than natural green. They are called Gouramis Kisses because seems to wrinkle his lips outwards. they require aquarium salt in water or solid water Climbing perch Anabas testudineus 20 cm (7.9 inches) Leopard fish bush Ctenopoma acutirostre 15 cm (5.9 inches) African polycentropsis leaves abbreviation 8 cm (3.1 inches) Bornean fish leaf Nan 12 cm (4.7 inches) Malay leaf fish Pristolepis fasciata 20 cm (7.9 inches) Snakehead Common name Thomsonomy size Images Temperature range pH range Forest snake Channa Lucius 40 cm (16 in) Dwarf snake head Channa ga ga 20 cm (7.9 inches) Emperor snake Channa marulioides 65 cm (26 in) Giant snake head Channa micropeltes 130 cm (51 in) Ocellated snake head Channa pleurophthalma 35 cm (14 in) African snake head Parachanna's 50 cm (20 cm) Rainbowfish Common name Taxonomy Size Images Comments Range pH Range Red Rainbow Glossolepis cutter 9-13 cm (3.5-5.1 inches) Almost all species of rainbow bred in captivity and wild populations can be protected. Lake Wanam Rainbow Glossolepis wanamensis 9 cm (3.5 inches) Threadfin rainbow Iriatherina werneri 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inches) Threadfins have very tiny mouths and can not compete well with other fish for food production. Store in species only tanks or with a little Pseudomugil (i.e.: gertrudae) New Guinea rainbow Melanotania affinis 13 cm (5.1 inches) Western rainbow Melanotaia australis 11 cm (4.3 inches) Rainbow Fish Boeseman in Melanota boeseese 10-13 cm (3.9-5.1 inches) Dubulayi rainbow Melanotania duboulayi 13-15 cm (5.1-5.9 inches) also Crimson spotted iridescent fish Australian rainbow fish Melanotania fluu 13- 15 cm (5.1-5.9 inches) Lake Tebera Rainbow Melanotaenia Herbertaxelerodi 9 cm (3.5 inches) Lake Ku Tubbubu Rainbow Melanotaia lacustris 12 cm (4.7 inches) Lake Kurumoy Rainbow Melanotaia parva 7.5-8 cm (3.0-3.1 inches) also Flame rainbow neon rainbow Melanotania praecox 6-7.5 cm (2.4-3.0 inches) Good novice fish, but sensitive to water quality. Peaceful and very brave; for example, he is not afraid of gravel cleaners and algae scrubbers. It is relatively tolerant of other fish chasing and/or bulling it. Eastern Rainbow Melanotaia splendida splendida 13-15 cm (5.1-5.9 inches) Striped rainbow Melanotania trifasciata 13 cm (5,5,9 inches) 1 inch) Celebrity Rainbow Marosatherina ladigesi 8 cm (3.1 inches) Forktail Blue Eye Pseudomugil furcatus 4-5 cm (1.6-2.0 inch) Active look. Requires space for swimming; Not suitable for nano-tanks, despite its small size. Spotted blue eye Pseudomugil gertrudae 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inches) is often recommended for nano-tanks. School fish (keep in groups). Men make impressive displays with their enlarged dorsal and fins. Pacific Blue Eye Pseudomugil signifer 3.5-7 cm (1.4-2.8 inches) Gentle Blue Eye tenellus 4-5.5 cm (1.6-2.2 inches) Madagascar rainbow Befishdotia Befishdotia 7.5-8 cm (3.0-3.1 inches) Gobi and sleepers Common name Thomsonomy Size Images Comments Range pH Empire gudgeon Hypseleotris compressa 12 cm (4.7 inches) omnivorous. Sexually dimorphic males are much larger and brighter than females. Purple sleeping gudgeon Mogurnda mogurnda 20 cm (7.9 inches) is sometimes called purple sleeping goby. Not a real gobi, gajon. It takes a very large tank. Peacock gudgeon Tateurndina ocellicauda 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) is sometimes called peacock goby, but gudgeon. It will breed in home tanks. Shy, but territorial. Couples hold small areas around caves or pots and display neighbors. It is best to store the species in the aquarium or with very small peaceful fish, enjoy its beautiful appearance and interesting behavior. Black toraja goby Mugilogobius sarasinorum Bumblebee goby Brachygobius doriae 4 cm (1.6 inches) Originally from behind the bony streams and estuaries; Keep in brackish water or add shredded coral to the water. Can only eat live food. Territorial; keep in groups of 6, to dispel aggression between men. Knight Gobi Stigmatogobius sadanundio 9 cm (3.5 inches) Rainbow styfodon styfodon ornatus 5 cm (2.0 inches) Cobalt blue gobi Stiphodon semoni aligned Center alignment center 4-5 cm (1.6-2.0 inches) Sikjops zosterophorus 4-5 cm (1.6-2.0 inches) Sik Pops zosterophorus 4-5 cm 4.5 cm (1.6-1.8 inches) Bearded worm Gobi Taenioides cirratus 30 cm (12 c) Marble goby Oxyeleotris marmorata 30-65 cm (12-26 in) Crazy Fish Butis Butis 15 cm (5.9 inches) Rhinogobius duospilus dragon goby , Purple Goby Gobioides broussonnetii Striped Sleeping Goby Dormitator maculatus Sunfish and relatives Common name Thomsonomy Size Images Notes Range pH range of pygmies sunfish Elassomatidae 4 cm (1.6 inches) Required small tanks of 1 gallon or more. You can only feed live or frozen food. Blackbanded sunfish Enneacanthus chaetodon 10 cm (3.9 inches) Relatively calm, little sunfish. Blue spotted sunfish Enneacanthus gloriosus 10 cm (3.9 inches) Relatively calm, small sunfish. Redbreast sunfish Lepomis auritus 30 cm (12 in) Green sunfish Lepomis cyanellus 25 cm (9.8 inches) Probably the most aggressive solar fish. It is difficult to keep with other green sunfishes, other sunfishes, or even other perciform fish at all if not stored in very spacious aquariums or ponds. Like many fish, they are more tolerant of remotely related species (i.e. som with som and mint) if they are too large to be eaten. Very aware of the environment outside the aquarium, which makes it an interesting wet pet. Takes a variety of foods (flakes, pellets, krill, brine shrimp, bloodworms, and live prey). Orange spots sunfish Lepomis humilis 15 cm (5.9 inches) Among the less solar fish. Pumpkin puree Lepomis gibbosus 28 cm (11 in) One of the most aggressive sunfishes. It's good to hunt snails. Warmouth Lepomis gulosus 30 cm (12 cm) Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus 41 cm (16 in) Pretty aggressive, but prefers to live in shoals. Dollar sunfish sunfish Marginatus 12 cm (4.7 inches) Longear sunfish Lepomis megalotis 24 cm (9.4 inches) Redear sunfish Lepomis microlophus 40 cm (16 c) is also known as shellcracker for its ability to hunt snails. Redspotted sunfish Lepomis miniatus 20 cm (7.9 inches) was previously thought to be conspecific with spotted sunfish. Northern sunfish Lepomis peltastes 13 cm (5.1 inches) Until recently considered conspecific with the long fish of the sun. Spotted sunfish Lepomis punctatus 10 cm (3.9 inches) is quite peace-loving sun fish. Other Fish Common Name Thomsonomytia Image Size Notes Range Range pH Grey Beacher, Senegal Beacher, or Dinosaur Beacher Polypterus senegalus 70.0 cm (27.6 inches) maximum length 16 x 40.0 cm (16 inches) in captivity. 25-28 degrees Celsius (77-82 degrees Fahrenheit) 6.0-8.0 16 Bogata bichir Polypterus ornatpinnis 60 cm (24 inches) maximum length 60 cm (24 inches) 26-28 degrees Celsius (79-82 degrees Fahrenheit) 6.0-8.0 retropinnis beachy polypterus retropinnis 34.0 cm (13.4 inches) 26 -28 degrees Celsius (79-82 degrees Fahrenheit) 6.5-7.5 Barredi-beachir- polypterus delhazi 35 cm (14 inches) 24-30 Degrees Celsius (7 5-86 F) 6-8 Oedlal Bihir Polypterus endlicheri 63 cm (25 inches) Erpetoichthys calabaricus 31.4 cm ( 12.4 in) at maturity, 37 centimeters (15 in) of maximum length , can slide around around out of the water as they remain moist. 22-28 degrees Celsius (72- 82 degrees Fahrenheit) 6.0-8.0 21 Hingemouth Phractolaemus ansorgii 25 cm (9 .8 in) Tupolev-jawed elephantnose Campylomormyrus tamandua 40 cm (16in) nose of the elephant Peters Gnathonemus petersii 22.5 cm (8.9 in) African butterfly Pantodon Buchholzi 12 cm (4.7 inches) Aba Aba Gimnarhus niloticus 120 cm (47 in) Sticulated knife Papyrocranus a 80 cm (31 cm) African brown knifefish Xenomystus nigri 30 cm (12 in) Clown knifefish Chitala ornata Asian arowana Scleropages formosus 90 see (35 c) Silver arovan Osteoglossum bicirrhosum 90 cm (35 in) Freshwater pipe Dorichtis Martensii 15 cm (5.9 inches) African freshwater Enneacampus 14 cm (5.5 inches) Fire eel Mastasembelus red blood 100 cm (39 in) Tires track eel Mastacembelus armatus 90 cm (35 cm) Spotfinned prickly eel Macrognathus siamensis 30 cm (12 in) Semi-dianium prickly eel Macrothus circumcinctus 30 cm (12 in) Semi-dian prickly eel Macrothus circumcinctus 30 cm (12 in) 20 cm (7.9 c) Smaller prickly eel Macrognathus aculeatus 38 cm (15 cm) Freshwater sole Brachirus panoides 20 cm (8 in) Freshwater needle Xenentodon cancila 35 cm (14 cm) Java rice fish Oryzias javanicus 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) Daisy Raisfish Oryzias woworae 3 cm (1.2 inches) Indian glass fish Parambassis Ranga 8 cm (1 3.1 inches) Amazon fish sheet Monocirrhus polyacantus 8 cm (3.1 inches) Gymnochanda filamentosa 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) Indonesian tiger fish Datnioides microlepis 45 cm (18 in) Silver tiger fish Datnioides 30 cm (12 cm) Banded archerfish Toxotes Toxotes 30 cm (12 inches) Spotted stingray Scatophagus argus 20 cm (7.9 inches) Green spotted puffer Dichotomyctere nigroviridis 15 cm (5.9 inches) is often sold as freshwater fish, but this species actually thrives in brackish water and may even require salt water when the Humpback Puffer Pao palembangensis 20 cm (7.9 inches) red-tailed dwarf puffer Carinotetraodon irrubesco 4. 5 cm (1.8 inches) Gold puffer Auriglobus 10 cm (3.9 inches) Figure 8 pufferfish Tetraodon biocellatus 6 cm (2.4 inches) is often sold as fresh water fish, but this species prefers the brackish water dwarf pufferfish Carinotetraodon travancoricus 2.9 cm (1.1 inches) Fahaka puffer Tetraodon lineatus 1-foot 5in Giant freshwater pufferfish Tetraodon mbu 75 cm (30 inches) This fish is also found in estuaries. Congo pufferfish Tetraodon miurus 15 cm (5.9 inches) Amazon pufferfish Colomesus asellus West African lungfish Protopterus annectens 100 cm (39 in) spotted lungfish Protopterus dolloi 130 cm (51 in) South American lightweight Lepidosiren paradoxa 125 cm (49 in) Ocellate river stingray Potamotrygon motoro Black Devil stingray Potamotrygon Leopoldi Black ghost knifefish Apteronotus albifrons 20 in Not to be confused with the feathered knife group Bonytongue (see. Above) Very aggressive to other knifefish but otherwise peacefully. 23-28C (73-82F) 6.0-8.0 Brown ghost knifefish Apteronotus leptorhynchus Very difficult to feed it anything but live food Electric Eel Electrophore Electric Bus Despite the name, it is not an eel but a huge knifefish; Illegal possession in some areas; It's dangerous. very large adult size Glass knifefish Eigenmannia virescens Sterlet Acipenser ruthenus shovelnose sturgeon Scaphirhynchus platorynchus spotted Gar Lepisosteus oculatus 70 cm (27.5 inches) Longnose Gar Lepisosteus osseus Florida Gar Leposteus platyrhincus 70 cm (27.5 inches)00 cm (118 in) Cuban Gar Atractosteus tristoechus 200 cm (78.5 inches) Tropical Gar Atractosteus Tropic 150 cm (59 in) Freshwater blenny Salariavia flutilis Pickerel Esox americanus brooke stickleback Culaea inconstans European Perk perka flutilis banded darter Etheos Percina evides Orangethroat darter Etheostoma spectabile Rainbow Darter Etheostoma caeruleum Splendid Darter Etheostoma barrenense See also List of Aquarium Fish by Scientific Title List of Brackish Species Of Aquarium Fish List Common Names Of Freshwater Aquarium Species Of Amphibians List of Freshwater Aquarium Invertebrate Species List Of Freshwater Aquarium Plant Species List Marine Aquarium Species Related to Freshwater Aquarium Fish. Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Fish Pond (2005) Alderton) 500 Fish Aquarium: Visual link to on The most popular species (full quote is needed) Links to b c Aspidoras fuscoguttatus summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-12. Aspidoras lakoi summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-12. b c Aspidoras rochai summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-14. b Aspidoras pauciradiatus summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-14. Corydoras splendor summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-11. - Fishbase:haraldschultzi - Corydoras panda summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-11. - Fishbase:sterbai - Fishbase:thilineatus - Everything you need to know about Bristlenose somie. Spruce. Received 2018-01-26. b c Fractomephaly hemioliopterus (red-tailed som). Seriously Fish. Received 2019-02-02. Hyphessobrycon megalopterus summary page. Fish base. Received 2018-12- 26. Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi summary page. Fish base. Received 2018-12-26. Abra somerth of plaster is a summary page. Fish base. Received 2018-12-26. Trihogaster lalius (dwarf Gurami). Seriously Fish. Received 2020-02-18. b c Polypterus Senegalus summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-12. Polypter (beach). www.thetropicaltank.co.uk. Received 2018-01-26. b Polypterus onatipinnis summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-12. Polypter retropinis summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-12. Polypterus endlicheri summary page. Fish base. Received 2019-03-02. b c Erpetoichthys calabaricus summary page. Fish base. Received 2017-12-12. Extracted from the list of freshwater aquarium fish species with pictures. list of all freshwater aquarium fish species

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