List
of freshwater aquarium fish species
Bichirs
and reedfish
Catfish
Sea
catfish
Tetras
Pencil
fishes
Labyrinth
fish
Common
aquarium plant species:
Freshwater
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Acorus
calamus
Isoetes
lacustris
Aquatic
frogs
Newts
Salamanders
Catfish
Pufferfish
Brackish
aquarium fishes
A vast number of species of fish have been successfully kept
in the home aquarium. This list gives only some of the most commonly-kept
species.
Contents
1 Bichirs and
reedfish
2 Catfish
3 Characins and
other characiformes
4 Cichlids
5 Cyprinids
6 Labyrinth fish
7 Live-bearers
8 Loaches and
related cypriniforms
9 Neotropical
electric fish
10 Pufferfish
11 Rainbowfish
12 Spiny eels
13 Gallery
14 See also
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Gray bichir Polypterus
senegalus 14" Species
Reedfish Erpetoichthys
calabaricus 15.7"
Species
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Arowanas
Arapaima Arapaima
gigas 118"
Asian arowana Scleropages
formosus 35"
Black arowana Osteoglossum
ferreirai 47"
Silver arowana Osteoglossum
bicirrhosum 47"
Australian Arowana Scleropages
jardini 35"
Featherback knifefish
African knifefish Xenomystus
nigri 12"
Clown knifefish Chitala
ornata 39"
Elephantfish
Blunt-jawed elephantnose Gnathonemus
tamandu 9"+ Difficult Also called worm-jawed mormyrid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the
elephantnose is nocturnal, and Wholesale Tropical Fish but may learn to come out during the day. The
elephantnose fish is a carnivore and will accept all types of meaty foods. Only
one elephantnose or more than five should be kept per tank because aggression
can build up if two to four are together. The probe in front of the fish is a
sensitive electrical organ that it uses to find food. An elephantnose does best
with a home which can be a cave or cave like structure.
Peters' elephantnose Gnathonemus
petersii 9"+
Butterflyfish
Freshwater butterflyfish Pantodon
buchholzi not
related to saltwater butterflyfish
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Armored catfish including Aspidoras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Brochis, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Callichthys, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and Corydoras
Aspidoras
fuscoguttatus
Aspidoras
lakoi
Aspidoras
rochai
Sixray corydoras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish false corydoras Aspidoras pauciradiatus
Britski's catfish Corydoras
britskii 3.5"
Emerald catfish Corydoras
splendens 4"
Hognosed brochis Corydoras
multiradiatus
Cascarudo Callichthys
callichthys
Adolfo's catfish Corydoras
adolfoi
Banded corydoras Scleromystax
barbatus 4"
Masked corydoras Corydoras
metae
Barredtail corydoras Corydoras
cochui
Blackstripe corydoras Corydoras
bondi
Blacktop corydoras Corydoras
acutus
Blue corydoras Corydoras
nattereri
Bluespotted corydoras Corydoras
melanistius
Bronze corydoras Corydoras
aeneus The albino strain is common
Corydoras
atropersonatus
Corydoras
ehrhardti
Corydoras
evelynae
Corydoras
geoffroy
Corydoras
latus
Corydoras
loxozonus
Corydoras
nanus
Corydoras
narcissus
Corydoras
ornatus
Corydoras
osteocarus
Corydoras
polystictus
Corydoras
prionotos
Corydoras
semiaquilus
Corydoras
septentrionalis
Corydoras
simulatus
Corydoras
undulatus
Dwarf corydoras Corydoras
hastatus
Elegant corydoras Corydoras
elegans
False network catfish Corydoras
sodalis
False spotted catfish Corydoras
leucomelas
Green gold catfish Corydoras
melanotaenia
Guapore corydoras Corydoras guapore
Masked corydoras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish bandit corydoras Corydoras metae 2"
Mosaic corydoras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish reticulated corydoras Corydoras haraldschultzi
Mosaic corydoras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish reticulated corydoras Corydoras reticulatus
Panda corydoras Corydoras
panda
Pastaza corydoras Corydoras
pastazensis
Peppered corydoras Corydoras
paleatus
Pink corydoras Corydoras
axelrodi
Pygmy corydoras Corydoras
pygmaeus
Sailfin corydoras Corydoras
macropterus
Salt and pepper catfish Corydoras
habrosus
Schwartz's catfish Corydoras
schwartzi
Spotted corydoras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish longnose corydoras Corydoras ambiacus
Sterba's corydoras Corydoras
Sterbai
Sychr's catfish Corydoras
sychri
Tailspot corydoras Corydoras
caudimaculatus
Threestripe corydoras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish leopard catfish Corydoras trilineatus
Xingu corydoras Corydoras xinguensis
Armored suckermouth catfish (plecos)
Bristlenose pleco, and Wholesale Tropical Fish bushynose placo Ancistrus spp. the bristlenose genus has at least 59 identified species and
many others yet to be named
Gold nugget pleco Baryancistrus spp. many species exist but not yet officially identified; the
three common aquarium species are known as L-018, and Wholesale Tropical Fish L-081, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and L-177
Whiptail catfish Rineloricaria spp. there are about 20 species of whiptail catfish
Twig catfish Farlowella
spp. there are at least 20 species in the twig catfish genus
Panaque Panaque
spp. Several
species of panaque are popular aquarium fish
Pineapple pleco, and Wholesale Tropical Fish orange cheek pleco Pseudorinelepis spp. there are 4 species in this genus
Common pleco, and Wholesale Tropical Fish suckermouth catfish, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis one of the several fish sold under
this name; there is also an albino variation
Common pleco, and Wholesale Tropical Fish suckermouth catfish Hypostomus punctatus one
of the several fish sold under this name
Common pleco, and Wholesale Tropical Fish suckermouth catfish Hypostomus plecostomus one
of the several fish sold under this name
Leopard sailfin pleco, and Wholesale Tropical Fish clown sailfin pleco Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps other
related fish also share this common name
Zebra pleco, and Wholesale Tropical Fish L-046 Hypancistrus
zebra
Sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys
multiradiatus
Golden dwarf sucker, and Wholesale Tropical Fish golden oto Otocinclus affinis
Zebra dwarf sucker, and Wholesale Tropical Fish zebra oto Otocinclus cocama
Airbreathing catfish
Walking catfish Clarias
batrachus albino
form is common in the aquarium trade
Banjo catfish
Banjo catfish Bunocephalus
coracoideus
Talking catfish
Striped Raphael Platydoras
costatus
Spotted Raphael Agamyxis
pectinifrons
Squeakers and upside-down catfish
Cuckoo squeaker Synodontis
multipunctatus
Decorated squeaker Synodontis
decorus
Even-Spotted squeaker Synodontis
petricola
Featherfin squeaker Synodontis
eupterus
Lake Malawi syno Synodontis njassae
Polka dot syno Synodontis
angelicus
Common syno, and Wholesale Tropical Fish false upside down catfish Synodontis nigrita
Upside-down catfish Synodontis
nigriventris 4" (9.6 cm)
Community Prefers bottom feeding of Tubifex but main diet is
algae.
Shark catfish
Iridescent shark Pangasius
hypophthalmus Community
albino form is common in
the aquarium trade
Chao Phraya giant shark, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Giant pangasius Pangasius
sanitwongsei dwarf "balloon" form is
available in the aquarium trade
Colombian shark catfish Arius
semani
Australian shark catfish Arius
berneyi
Berney's shark catfish Arius
graeffei
Sheatfish
Glass catfish Kryptopterus
bicirrhis
Two spot glass catfish Ompok
bimaculatus 18" (45
cm) Looks
very similar to Kryptopterus bicirrhis execpt the difference lies in the
triangular dorsal fin of the Ompok in contrast to what looks like a small spine
than a fin of the K. bicirrhis.
Bagrid catfishes
Crystal
eyed catfish Hemibagrus wyckii 28" (71 cm) This
fish is highly aggressive and must be kept alone.
Asian redtail catfish Hemibagrus
wyckioides 50"
(130 cm) This fish is highly aggressive and must be kept alone.
Horabagrus
brachysoma 18"
(45 cm)
Long-whiskered catfish
Leiarius
marmoratus 39" (100
cm)
Leiarius
pictus 24" (60 cm)
Redtail catfish Phractocephalus
hemioliopterus 4'
(1.3 m)
Spotted pimelodus, and Wholesale Tropical Fish pictus, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Pictus catfish Pimelodus pictus
Tiger shovelnose catfish Pseudoplatystoma
fasciatum 3.4' (104 cm) This
fish is easy to confuse with P. tigrinum.
Tiger shovelnose catfish Pseudoplatystoma
tigrinum 4.3' (130 cm) This
fish is easy to confuse with P. fasciatum.
Characins and other
characiformes
Harlequin tetra
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Black phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon
megalopterus 1.75"
(4.5cm) Community Easy the
black phantom tetra enjoy being in groups of 6 or more and a slightly shaded
tank. Males may claim small territories and occasionally minor battles may
occur. The Phantom tetra goes well with other tetras of similar size. They also
prefer floating plants.
Black neon tetra Hyphessobrycon
herbertaxelrodi 1.6"
(4cm) Community Intermediate this fish is similar to the neon tetra other than coloration.
Black tetra Gymnocorymbus
ternetzi 2"
(5cm) Community Easy a
highly spirted fish that may occasionally chase its own species as well as
harass slow moving fish with long fins. This fish is very hardy and can stand a
variety of water qualities. Disease is not a big problem with the black tetra.
The black tetra is also known as the black skirt tetra. The female black tetra
is more robust and larger than the male.
Bleeding heart tetra Hyphessobrycon
erythrostigma 2.5"
(6.5 cm) Community Intermediate the bleeding heart tetra is distinguished by the small red spot
on both sides of the fish. This fish is very prone to diseases, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and can grow
larger than most tetra species. It is not recommended for beginners.
Bloodfin tetra Aphyocharax
anisitsi 2" (5cm) Community
Bucktooth tetra Exodon
paradoxus 2" (5cm)
will eat
smaller fish and harass larger fish
Buenos Aires
tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi 3" (7.5cm) Easy
Cardinal tetra Paracheirodon
axelrodi 2"
(5cm) Community
Cave tetra, and Wholesale Tropical Fish blind tetra Astyanax
mexicanus 4.7"
(12cm) Easy cave tetra is the blind cave form of the
Mexican tetra. The blind cave tetra is easy to care for and is hardy. The fish
is born with eyes, and Wholesale Tropical Fish but they quickly deteriorate leaving behind two scars where
the eyes once were. The blind tetra needs to be in a shoal in order to show
peaceful behavior, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and to prevent fin nipping. Despite their lack of eyes, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the
blind cave tetra can easily avoid other fish and obstacles in the tank. This
tetra prefers low to moderate lighting.
Congo
tetra, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Lufundi (native name) Phenacogrammus
interruptus 3"
(7.5cm) Community Intermediate Sufficiently peaceful for home aquariums, and Wholesale Tropical Fish though it may
bite fishes smaller than its size. It is more comfortable in indirect light.
Over-head lighting is preferred and under no circumstances should light be
directed at the front or rear glass.
Emperor tetra Nematobrycon
palmeri 2"
(5cm) Easy
Garnet tetra, and Wholesale Tropical Fish pretty tetra Hemigrammus
pulcher Image:Hemigrammus
pulcher.jpg 2.5" (6.5cm) Community
Glowlight tetra Hemigrammus
erythrozonus 1.5"
(3.75cm) Community Intermediate
Green neon tetra Paracheirodon
simulans 1"
(2.5cm) Community Intermediate
Lemon tetra Hyphessobrycon
pulchripinnis 2" (5cm)
Neon tetra Paracheirodon
innesi 1.6" (3.75cm) Community Intermediate
the neon tetra is sensitive towards
water quality and is susceptible to many freshwater diseases. However, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the fish
is very peaceful and will not attack another member of the tank. Females are
larger than the males and appear as little whales. Due to their small size, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the
neon tetra should not be kept with large fish. Neon tetras are also very delicate
and any harassment they may receive can result in death. This can be prevented
by putting them with other small community fish or fish known to ignore their
tankmates. The neon tetra feels the most comfortable when in groups.
Penguin tetra, and Wholesale Tropical Fish blackline penguinfish Thayeria boehlkei 2.5"
(6.5cm)
Rummy-nose tetra Hemigrammus
rhodostomus 2" (5cm)
Community Intermediate
Serpae tetra Hyphessobrycon
serpae 1.75"
(4.5cm) Community Easy this
fish may nip the fins of slow moving fish or fish smaller than it. It is best
put with other large tetras or with fish of similar size or larger.
Hatchetfish
Common hatchetfish Gasteropelecus
sternicla
Silver hatchetfish Gasteropelecus
levis
Marbled hatchetfish Carnegiella
strigata 2" (5cm) Community Intermediate Peaceful
and dwells at the top of the tank in schools. Rarely breeds in captivity. This
powerful leaper can easily jump out of an aquarium, and Wholesale Tropical Fish so keep only in a
fully-covered tank.
Black-winged hatchetfish Carnegiella
marthae 1.5" (4cm) Community Intermediate Peaceful
and dwells at the top of the tank in schools. The most hardy
of all the hatchetfish, and Wholesale Tropical Fish but not the most plentiful. Does not
breed in captivity. This powerful leaper can easily jump out of an
aquarium, and Wholesale Tropical Fish so keep only in a fully-covered tank.
Headstanders
Serrasalminae (pacus, and Wholesale Tropical Fish piranhas, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and silver dollars)
Silver dollar Metynnis
argenteus 6" (15cm)
The name
"silver dollar" may also refer to Metynnis hypsauchen, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Metynnis
maculatus, and Wholesale Tropical Fish or other related fishes.
Red bellied pacu Colossoma
bidens 48" Difficult the red bellied pacu is a close
relative of the piranhas, and Wholesale Tropical Fish but without the sharp teeth and the aggression.
However, and Wholesale Tropical Fish care should be taken if interacting physically with the pacu as their
powerful jaws can crush human bone. The Pacu is a peaceful fish that requires
at least a 200 gallon tank when fully mature. It is omnivorous and can be put
with large cichlids, and Wholesale Tropical Fish but avoid smaller fish. Despite their similar appearance
to piranhas, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the pacu is not suited to eat meat very well, and Wholesale Tropical Fish as their natural
diet of nuts suggests. Be aware that this fish can grow to four feet and the
owner must be prepared to house them in a very large tank if they wish to keep
the fish (200 gal minimum). Also be aware that this fish grows very fast, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and
can grow as much as one foot in the first year.
Cichlids
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Lake Malawi cichlids
Sunshine peacock cichlid Aulonocara
baenschi 6"
Eureka
red peacock Aulonocara jacobfreigi 6"
Spilo Champsochromis
spilorhyncus 16"
Blue dolphin cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish lumphead cichlid Cyrtocara moorii 10"
Afra cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish dogtooth cichild Cynotilapia afra 3.9"
Rusty cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish lavender cichild Iodotropheus sprengerae 4"
Flowerhorn 12"
Fuelleborn's cichlid Labeotropheus
fuelleborni 7"
Electric yellow cichlid Labidochromis
caeruleus 8"
Hongi, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Red-top kimpumpa Labidochromis
sp. "Hongi" 5"
Labidochromis sp. "Mbamba
Bay" Labidochromis sp. "Mbamba Bay"
5"
Auratus cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Malawi golden cichlid Melanochromis auratus 3.9"
Chipokee cichlid Melanochromis
chipokae 4.7"
Blue johanni cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Maingano Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Melanochromis joanjohnsonae Melanochromis
joanjohnsonae 3.9"
Johanni cichlid Melanochromis
johannii 4.7"
Aurora
Melanochromis aurora 4"
Red zebra cichlid Metriaclima
estherae 4.7"
Cobalt blue cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish cobalt zebra cichlid Maylandia callainos 4.7"
Kenyi cichlid Maylandia
lombardoi 5"
Fusco Nimbochromis
fuscotaeniatus 10"
Livingston's cichlid Nimbochromis livingstonii 9.8"
Kaligono Nimbochromis
polystigma 12"
Venustus cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish giraffe cichild Nimbochromis venustus 10"
Red empress cichlid Protomelas
taeniolatus 5.9"
Bumblebee cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish hornet cichlid Pseudotropheus crabro 5.9"
Pseudotropheus acei Pseudotropheus
acei 4"
Saulosi Pseudotropheus
saulosi 3"
Malawi
barracuda Rhampsochromis cf.
macrophthalmus 9"
Tyrannochromis
macrostoma 15"
Lake Tanganyika cichlids
Boulengerochromis microlepsis Boulengerochromis microlepsis 36" The
largest cichlid
Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia
frontosa 16"
Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia
gibberosa 16"
The frontosa
have recently been broken up into three separate species. The gibberosa come
from the southern part of the Lake
Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia
sp. "North" 16"
This yet to
be officially named species is intermediate in scale count between gibberosa
and frontosa.
Julie cichlid Julidochromis
dickfeldi
Masked Julie Julidochromis
marlieri 6"f/4"m
Julie cichlid Julidochromis
ornatus
Julie cichlid Julidochromis
regani 6"f/4"m
Julie cichlid Julidochromis
transcriptus 4"
Neolamprologus multifasciatus Neolamprologus multifasciatus 1½" A small shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Distinguished from the similar L.
similis by the lack of striping on the face]]
Lamprologus ocellatus Lamprologus
ocellatus 2"
Neolamprologus similis Neolamprologus similis 1½" A small
shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika.
Very similar to N. multifsciatus but similis has striping from the body
continue to the head
Lobochilotes labiatus Lobochilotes
labiatus 16"
Lyretail cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish fairy cichlid Neolamprologus brichardi 4"
Lemon cichlid Neolamprologus
leleupi 4½"
Featherfin Opthalmotilapia
ventralis 6"
Petrochromis trewavasae Petrochromis
trewavasae 8"
Petrochromis sp. "Zaire
Texas" Petrochromis
sp. "Zaire Texas" 7"
Simochromis pleurospilus Simochromis
pleurospilus 4"
Tropheus duboisi Tropheus
duboisi 5"
Tropheus moorii Tropheus
moorii 5½"
Tropheus polli Tropheus
polli 5½"
Lake Victoria cichlids
Astatotilapia
aenocolor 5"
Astatotilapia
elegans 4"
Zebra obliquidens Astatotilapia
latifasciata 4½"
Astatotilapia nubila Astatotilapia
nubila 4½"
Astatotilapia
piceatus 4"
Astatotilapia
schubotziellus 4"
Haplochromis obliquedens Astatotilapia
sp "Red Tail" 4½"
Astatotilapia
sp. "Spot Bar" 5"
Hippo Point Salmon Ptyochromis
sp. "Hippo Point Salmon" 5½"
Flameback Pundamilia
nyererei 4"
Xystichromis phytophagus Xystichromis
phytophagus 4"
Miscellaneous African cichlids (non-Rift Lake)
African butterfly cichlid Anomalochromis
thomasi
Jewel cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish two-spotted jewel cichlid Hemichromis bimaculatus other
hemichromis species are sometimes sold under the same name
Lifalili jewel cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish blood-red jewel cichlid Hemichromis lifalili
Kribensis, and Wholesale Tropical Fish krib Pelvicachromis
pulcher
Zebra tilapia Tilapia
buttikoferi
Dwarf cichlids (apistogrammas, and Wholesale Tropical Fish rams and others)
Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii
Yellow dwarf cichlid Apistogramma
borellii
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid Apistogramma
cacatuoides
Panda dwarf cichlid Apistogramma
nijsseni
Three-Stripe Dwarf Cichlid Apistogramma
trifasciata
Two-Stripe Dwarf Cichlid Apistogramma
bitaeniata 3" 10 gallon tank for one pair Intermediate
Checkerboard Cichlid Dicrossus
filamentosus
Blue ram, and Wholesale Tropical Fish German ram Mikrogeophagus
ramirezi
Bolivian ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosa
Dwarf flag cichlid Laetacara
curviceps
American cichlids (cichlasomas, and Wholesale Tropical Fish acaras, and Wholesale Tropical Fish angelfish, and Wholesale Tropical Fish discuses, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and others)
Midas cichild, and Wholesale Tropical Fish red devil cichlid Amphilophus citrinellus Note
that Amphilophus labiatus is also called red devil cichild
Red devil cichlid Amphilophus
labiatus
Firemouth cichlid Cichlasoma
meeki
Jack Dempsey cichlid Cichlasoma
octofasciatum
Jaguar cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish managuense cichlid Cichlasoma managuense
Mayan cichlid Cichlasoma
urophthalmus
Convict cichlid Archocentrus
nigrofasciatus
T-bar cichlid Archocentrus
sajica
Severum Heros
severus the
gold variety is more common than the natural green one
Green terror Aequidens
rivulatus
Blue acara Aequidens
pulcher
Thread-finned acara Acarichthys
heckelii
Eartheater cichlid Geophagus
altifrons
Keyhole cichlid Cleithracara
maronii
Angelfish Pterophyllum
scalare 6" Intermediate several color varieties; this species is the
common anglefish in the aquarium trade. Angelfish can grow up to six inches, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and therefore should be housed in a large aquarium. Angelfish should be kept
alone, and Wholesale Tropical Fish or kept with three or more. This is because that if
two are kept together, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the larger fish will pick on the smaller fish.
Angelfish are not as hardy as other cichlids and should not be kept with small
fish such as neon tetras. However, and Wholesale Tropical Fish just the opposite is true: Angelfish should
not be kept with fish that may nip and annoy it such as some large tetras.
Altum angelfish Pterophyllum
altum
Spotted angelfish Pterophyllum
leopoldi
Common discus, and Wholesale Tropical Fish red discus Symphysodon
discus 8" Difficult various color varieties, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the discus requires high water quality and a varied diet. Do not keep with fast
fish as the discus is a slow eater and will not fight for food. Despite their
beauty, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the discus is one of the least hardy aquarium fishes available. This
fish should only be kept by the experienced aquarium keeper.
Blue discus, and Wholesale Tropical Fish green discus Symphysodon
aequifasciatus 8" Difficult fancy hybrids of this species and
Symphysodon discus can also be found in trade
Chocolate cichlid Hypselecara
temporalis
Oscar Astronotus
ocellatus 18" has different
varieties including long-fin, and Wholesale Tropical Fish albino, and Wholesale Tropical Fish golden, and Wholesale Tropical Fish etc. The oscar
cichlid is fast growing and can grow to a very large size when mature, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and
therefore should be housed in a large aquarium. The oscar
can be messy to look after as they love to dig up plants and scoop up rocks.
The oscar should be put with fish of similar size as
they will eat any fish that can fit in their mouth. The oscar
prefers to be with members of its own species, and Wholesale Tropical Fish but this is not a necessity for
its well being. The oscar is one of the more hardy
cichlids, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and can be put with other large cichlids, and Wholesale Tropical Fish pacus, and Wholesale Tropical Fish large plecos, and Wholesale Tropical Fish large
sharks, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and other large fish.
Uaru, and Wholesale Tropical Fish waroo Uaru
amphiacanthoides
Peacock bass, and Wholesale Tropical Fish butterfly peacock bass Cichla orinocensis
Texas cichlid, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Rio Grande cichlid Herichthys cyanoguttatus
Other cichlids
Orange chromide Etroplus
maculatus
Cyprinids
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Barbs
Arulius barb Puntius
arulius 4.7"
Bigspot barb, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Duncker's barb Puntius dunckeri 5"
Peaceful
when small but should not be kept with other species at adulthood.
Black ruby barb Puntius
nigrofasciatus 2.5"
Checker barb Puntius
oligolepis 2"
Cherry barb Puntius
titteya 1.6" Community Easy
Clipper barb Barbus
callipterus 3"
Clown barb Puntius
everetti 6"
Gold barb Puntius
semifasciolatus 3.1" Community Easy
Golden barb Puntius
gelius 2"
Greenstripe barb Puntius
vittatus 2"
Melon barb Puntius
fasciatus 6"
Onespot barb Puntius
terio 6"
Pentazona barb, and Wholesale Tropical Fish fiveband barb Puntius pentazona 2"
this
species may be confused with tiger barb due to similarities
Pool barb Puntius
sophore 7"
Partipentazona barb Puntius
partipentazona 1.5"
Red line torpedo barb Puntius
denisonii 6"
Rosy barb Puntius
conchonius 5" Community Easy
Shortfin barb Barbus
brevipinnis 1.8"
Sixband barb Puntius
pentazona 2"
Spanner barb, and Wholesale Tropical Fish t-barb Puntius
lateristriga 7.8"
Spotted barb, and Wholesale Tropical Fish common barb Puntius
binotatus 7.75"
Spottedsail barb, and Wholesale Tropical Fish dwarf barb Puntius phutunio 3.1"
Swamp barb Puntius
chola 6"
Ticto barb Barbus
ticto 4"
Tic-tac-toe barb Puntius
stoliczkanus 2"
Tiger barb, and Wholesale Tropical Fish sumatra barb Puntius tetrazona 3" Community Easy There are many
varieties as well as hybrids with other barbs. Good community schooling fish.
They are fin nippers.
Tinfoil barb Barbonymus
schwanenfeldii 14"
Cold-water cyprinids
Goldfish Carassius
auratus 6"+ Community Easy
variations: Black Moor, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Bubble Eye, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Butterfly Tail, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Calico, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Celestial Eye, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Comet, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Common, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Fantail, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Lionchu, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Lionhead, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Oranda, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Panda Moor, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Pearlscale, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Pompom, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Ranchu, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Ryukin, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Shubunkin, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Telescope eye, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Veiltail
Koi, and Wholesale Tropical Fish common carp Cyprinus
carpio 12"+ Community Easy
the fancy variations of common carp
are known as koi.
White
Cloud Mountain
minnow Tanichthys albonubes 1.5" Pond Easy lutino variety can also be found in the
aquarium trade
Common dace Leuciscus
leuciscus 16"
Rosy red minnow, and Wholesale Tropical Fish fathead minnow Pimephales promelas 2"-3"
Pond/Minnow Tank Easy sold
as feeder fish; the gold variety known as "rosy red" is very common
Southern redbelly dace Phoxinus
erythrogaster 3"-4"
Pond/Minnow Tank Easy
Danios and other danionins
Bengal danio, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Sind danio Danio devario
Giant danio Devario
aequipinnatus
Malabar danio Devario
malabaricus Image:Danio
sp.jpg
Pearl danio Danio
albolineatus subspicies:blue-redstripe danio, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Kedah danio
Queen danio Devario
regina
Spotted danio Danio
nigrofasciatus
Turquoise danio Brachydanio
kerri
Zebra danio Brachydanio
rerio 2" Easy there are many variations of this fish: leopard danio,the spotted colour morph, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and GloFish, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the genetically
modified fluorescent fish.
Rasboras
Harlequin rasbora Trigonostigma
heteromorpha Also
known as Harlequin tetra
Blackline rasbora, and Wholesale Tropical Fish red-tailed rasbora Rasbora borapetensis
Red-striped rasbora Rasbora
pauciperforata 3"
Community Range: Sumatra;
Temperature: 22 - 29 °C (72 - 85 °F)
Volcano rasbora Rasbora
vulcanus
Other cyprinids
Bala shark Balantiocheilus
melanopterus Community
Flying fox Epalzeorhynchos
kalopterus this
species may be sold as Siamese algae eater
Red-tailed black shark Epalzeorhynchos
bicolor
Red-finned shark Epalzeorhynchos
frenatum albino
variation available
Cambodian log sucker, and Wholesale Tropical Fish false Siamese algae eater Garra cambodgiensis this
species may be sold as Siamese algae eater
Chinese algae eater Gyrinocheilus
aymonieri this
species may be sold as Siamese algae eater
Siamese algae eater Crossocheilus
siamensis many
other cyprinids are sometimes mistakenly sold under this name
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Chocolate gourami Sphaerichthys
osphromenoides 2.75"
Croaking gourami Trichopsis
vittata 2.5" Often confused with
the pygmy gourami
Dwarf gourami Colisa
lalia 2" Community Intermediate the dwarf
gourami is perfect for small to mid sized aquariums as it will not grow as
large as its larger relatives.
Giant gourami Osphronemus
goramy 4" Occasionally, and Wholesale Tropical Fish some other gouramis are also referred to as "giant gouramis"
Paradise fish Macropodus
opercularis 3" One of the few
freshwater aquarium fish that survive in cold water. Most common variety
is the Blue Paradise.
Pearl gourami Trichogaster
leerii 4.5"
Pygmy gourami, and Wholesale Tropical Fish Sparkling gourami Trichopsis pumila 1.5"
Often
confused with the croaking gourami
Kissing gourami Helostoma
temminckii 6" The pink variety
is more popular than the natural green one. They are called Kissing Gouramis
because the seem to pucker their lips outwards.
Moonlight gourami Trichogaster
microlepis 6"
Snakeskin gourami Trichogaster
pectoralis 8"
Three spot gourami Trichogaster
trichopterus 4"
Various
color varieties each given a different name (blue gourami, and Wholesale Tropical Fish gold gourami, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and
opaline gourami)
Siamese fighting fish Betta
splendens Numerous color and fin pattern varieties. In the U.S., and Wholesale Tropical Fish the fish is often called "betta", and Wholesale Tropical Fish although this word is actually the
name of the genus that includes more than 60 species other than the Siamese
fighting fish. Multiple males in a tank will result in conflicts and possibly
death. Females can be housed together in a tank, and Wholesale Tropical Fish though they may attack each
other. Males have long flowing fins with vibrant colors, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and females have
shorter fins. This fish is best put with fish that do not nip fins, and Wholesale Tropical Fish as the fins
of the betta are easy to attack.
Live-bearers
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Guppies and mollies
Guppy Poecilia
reticulata Community
Easy Many color and tail pattern varieties exist
Endler's livebearer Poecilia
wingei Community
Black molly Poecilia
sphenops Community
Easy
Sailfin molly Poecilia
latipinna Community
Easy Gold and silver varieties commonly found; also thrive in brackish
water
Platies and swordtails
Southern platy Xiphophorus
maculatus Community
Easy Many color varieties exist
Variable platy Xiphophorus
variatus Community
Many color varieties
exist
Green swordtail Xiphophorus
hellerii Community
Easy Many color varieties exist
Loaches and related
cypriniforms
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Loaches
Burmese border loach Botia
kubotai
Clown loach Botia
macracantha
Dwarf loach Yasuhikotakia
sidthimunki formerly
named Botia sidthimunki
Dojo loach, and Wholesale Tropical Fish weather loach Misgurnus
anguillicaudatus
Horseface loach Acantopsis
choirorhynchus
Kuhli loach, and Wholesale Tropical Fish coolie loach Pangio
kuhlii a
number of similar Pangio species are sold under the same name
Longnose loach Acantopsis
octoactinotos
Skunk loach Yasuhikotakia
morleti formerly
named Botia morleti
Yoyo loach Botia
almorhae
Zebra loach Botia
striata
Other related cypriniforms
Chinese high fin banded shark Myxocyprinus asiaticus 36"+
Goldfish/Large Pond Difficult the
highfin shark is a truly unique fish. At youth, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the shark has a high dorsal
fin, and Wholesale Tropical Fish a plump body, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and radiant colors. However, and Wholesale Tropical Fish as the fish matures, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the characteristics of the fish changes drastically. The dorsal fin becomes
shorter, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the fish achieves a more cylindrical shape, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and the color fades to a
dark brown. The fish is not suitable for fish tanks because of the size it can
grow to. The highfin cannot be housed with tropical fish due to their lower
temperature preferences. The highfin prefers to be in a school, and Wholesale Tropical Fish so more than
one should be housed together. The "shark" is a peaceful fish, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and
will not openly attack others. Highfins are bottom dwellers and omnivorous.
They will eat invertebrates and scrape algae off rocks.
Chinese hillstream loach Beaufortia
kweichowensis
Neotropical electric
fish
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Black ghost knifefish Apteronotus
albifrons Not to be confused with the featherback
"knifefish" of the Bonytongue group (see above)
Brown ghost knifefish Apteronotus
leptorhynchus
Electric eel Electrophorus
electricus Despite
the name, and Wholesale Tropical Fish this is not an "eel" but rather a huge knifefish; illegal
to possess in some areas
Pufferfish
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Figure 8 pufferfish Tetraodon
biocellatus 2.4" Intermediate
Green spotted puffer Tetraodon
nigroviridis 6" Difficult often sold as freshwater fish, and Wholesale Tropical Fish but
this species actually thrives in brackish water and may even requires saltwater
when reaches adulthood
Giant freshwater pufferfish Tetraodon
mbu 30" Difficult This fish
also occurs in estuaries.
Dwarf pufferfish Carinotetraodon
travancoricus 1.18" Difficult
Rainbowfish
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Salmon-red rainbowfish Glossolepis
incisus 5-6" aka Red rainbowfish
Tami
River rainbowfish Glossolepis pseudoincisus 3" aka Millennium
rainbowfish
Lake
Wanam rainbowfish Glossolepis wanamensis 5-6" aka Emerald
rainbowfish
Threadfin rainbowfish Iriatherina
werneri Difficult
Threadfins have very tiny
mouths and cannot compete well with other fish for food. Keep in species only
tanks or with small pseudomugil (ie: gertrudae)
New
Guinea rainbowfish Melanotaenia affinis 5"
Boeseman's rainbowfish Melanotaenia
boesemani 4-5"
Duboulayi's rainbowfish Melanotaenia
duboulayi 5-6"
aka
Crimson-Spotted rainbowfish
Lake
Kurumoi rainbowfish Melanotaenia parva 3-3.25" aka Flame
rainbowfish
Neon rainbowfish Melanotaenia
praecox 2.5-3"
Eastern rainbowfish Melanotaenia
splendida splendida 5-6"
Spiny eels
Common name Taxonomy
Picture Size Tank Type Care Level Remarks
Fire eel Mastacembelus
erythrotaenia
Spotfinned spiny eel Macrognathus
siamensis
Tire track eel Mastacembelus
armatus
Lesser spiny eel Macrognathus
aculeatus
Freshwater aquarium fishes
List of fish
common names
List of freshwater
aquarium plant species
List of freshwater
aquarium amphibian species
List of brackish
aquarium fish species
List of marine
aquarium fish species
Aquarium and Fishkeeping Hobby
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• Reef aquarium • Nano reef
Aquarium equipment and furniture: Filter • Berlin Method • Protein skimmer • Deep sand bed •
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rock • Substrate • Fishcam • Aquarium fish feeder
Fish terms: Hardy
fish • Dither fish • Algae eater • Bottom feeder • Tropical fish • Coldwater
fish • Painted fish
Fish food: Flake
food • Feeder fish • Bloodworms • Brine shrimp • Tubifex tubifex • Daphnia •
Infusoria
Lists: List of freshwater
aquarium fish species • List of freshwater aquarium plant species • List of
freshwater aquarium invertebrate species • List of marine aquarium fish species
• List of marine aquarium invertebrate species • List of brackish aquarium fish
species • List of aquarium diseases
Other terms: Aquascaping
• Spawning triggers • Reef safe • Macquarium • Bath treatment
Aquarium magazines: Practical
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Categories: Ichthyology | Lists of fishes | Fishkeeping |
Aquatic ecology
List of freshwater aquarium plant species
Aquatic plants are used to give the aquarium a natural
appearance, and Wholesale Tropical Fish oxygenate the water, and Wholesale Tropical Fish and provide habitat for fish, and Wholesale Tropical Fish especially fry
(babies) and for invertebrate species. Some aquarium fish and invertebrates
also eat live plants. Recently, and Wholesale Tropical Fish there has been a movement in the hobby to use
aquatic plants as part of aesthetic aquarium design and aquascaping, and Wholesale Tropical Fish spearheaded by Japanese aquarist Takashi Amano.
Most of these plant species are found either partially or
fully submersed in their natural habitat. Although there are a handful of
obligate aquatic plants that must be grown in water (Cabomba sp., and Wholesale Tropical Fish for example), and Wholesale Tropical Fish most grow and thrive fully emersed if the soil is kept moist.
Contents
1 Listed
alphabetically by scientific name
2 False aquatics
or pseudo-aquarium plants
3 Freshwater Plant
Images Gallery
o 3.1 Photos
o 3.2 Illustrations
4 References
5 See also
Listed alphabetically
by scientific name
Bolbitis heudelotii, and Wholesale Tropical Fish one of hundreds of
aquatic plants found in the hobby.
Bolbitis heudelotii, and Wholesale Tropical Fish one of hundreds of
aquatic plants found in the hobby.
As a very important note, and Wholesale Tropical Fish the taxonomy of most aquatic plant
genera is not final. Scientific names and classifications have changed often in
the past years, and Wholesale Tropical Fish creating confusion for most aquarists. Most of the old names
are still in use today on some web sites.
Acorus calamus
Aglaonema modestum
Aglaonema si
