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词条 List of freshwater aquarium fish species
释义

  1. Catfish

  2. Characins and other characiformes

  3. Cichlids

  4. Cyprinids

  5. Loaches and related cypriniformes

  6. Live-bearers and killifish

  7. Labyrinth fish

  8. Rainbowfish

  9. Gobies and sleepers

  10. Sunfish and relatives

  11. Other fish

  12. See also

  13. Sources

  14. References

A vast number of aquatic species have successfully adapted to live in the freshwater aquarium. This list gives some examples of the most common species found in home aquariums.

Catfish

Armored catfish including Aspidoras, Brochis, Callichthys, and Corydoras
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Brown-point shield skin longirostris Aspidoras fuscoguttatus {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}[1]22|-|25|C|F}}[1] 5.5–6.8[1]
Aspidoras lakoi {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}[2]
Loach catfish Aspidoras rochai {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}} maximum length[3] 21 - 25 degrees Celsius[3]6.0-7.5[3]
Sixray corydoras, false corydoras Aspidoras pauciradiatus {{convert|2.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}[4]73|-|82|F|C}} 6.0-7.2[4]
Britski's catfish Brochis britskii {{convert|8.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}Brochis is often synonymized with Corydoras.
Emerald catfish Brochis splendens {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}Brochis is often synonymized with Corydoras.70|-|82|F|C}} 5.8-8.0[5]
Hognosed brochis Brochis multiradiatus {{convert|6.6|cm|in|abbr=on}}Brochis is often synonymized with Corydoras.
Cascarudo Callichthys callichthys {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Adolfo's catfish Corydoras adolfoi {{convert|5.7|cm|in|abbr=on}}72|-|79|F|C}} 6.0-7.0
Banded corydoras Scleromystax barbatus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Masked corydoras, bandit corydoras Corydoras metae {{convert|4.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}72|-|79|F|C}} 6.0-7.0
Barred-tail corydoras Corydoras cochui {{convert|2.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blackstripe corydoras Corydoras bondi {{convert|4.7|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blacktop corydoras Corydoras acutus {{convert|4.4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blue corydoras Corydoras nattereri {{convert|5.4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bluespotted corydoras Corydoras melanistius {{convert|5.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bronze corydoras Corydoras aeneus {{convert|6.35|cm|in|abbr=on}} The albino strain of C. aeneus is common among aquarists. 77 °F to 82 ° (25 °C to 28 °C)
Caracha Corydoras atropersonatus {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Ehrhardt's corydoras Corydoras ehrhardti {{convert|4.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Evelyn's cory Corydoras evelynae {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras geoffroy {{convert|7|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras latus {{convert|5.2|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Loxozonus cory Corydoras loxozonus {{convert|4.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras nain Corydoras nanus {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Long nosed arched cory Corydoras narcissus {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras ornatus {{convert|4.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras osteocarus {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras polystictus {{convert|3.2|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Scleromystax prionotos {{convert|5.3|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras semiaquilus {{convert|6.0|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras septentrionalis {{convert|4.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras simulatus {{convert|4.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Corydoras undulatus {{convert|4.4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Dwarf corydoras Corydoras hastatus {{convert|3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Elegant corydoras Corydoras elegans {{convert|5.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
False network catfish Corydoras sodalis {{convert|4.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
False spotted catfish Corydoras leucomelas {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Green gold catfish Corydoras melanotaenia {{convert|5.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Guapore corydoras Corydoras guapore {{convert|4.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Mosaic corydoras, reticulated corydoras Corydoras haraldschultzi {{convert|5.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}[6]
Mosaic corydoras, reticulated corydoras Corydoras reticulatus {{convert|5.1|-|6.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Panda corydoras Corydoras panda {{convert|3.8|-|5.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}6.0-8.0[7]
Pastaza corydoras Corydoras pastazensis {{convert|6.4|-|7.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Peppered corydoras Corydoras paleatus {{convert|5.1|-|7.6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Pink corydoras Corydoras axelrodi {{convert|4|–|5|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Pygmy corydoras Corydoras pygmaeus {{convert|2.5|-|3.3|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Sailfin corydoras Scleromystax macropterus
Salt and pepper catfish Corydoras habrosus {{convert|2.5|-|3.6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Schwartz's catfish Corydoras schwartzi {{convert|3.8|-|5.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Spotted corydoras, longnose corydoras Corydoras ambiacus {{convert|5.1|-|6.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Sterba's corydoras Corydoras sterbai {{convert|6.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}[8]
Sychr's catfish Corydoras sychri
Tailspot corydoras Corydoras caudimaculatus {{convert|4|–|5|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Threestripe corydoras, leopard catfishCorydoras trilineatus {{convert|6.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}[9]
Xingu corydoras Corydoras xinguensis {{convert|3.8|-|5.1|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Julii corydoras Corydoras julii {{convert|5.1|-|6.4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Flagtail catfishDianema urostriatum12.5 cm

(4.9 in)

Originated from the Amazon Basin.77° – 82 °F

(25° – 28 °C)

6.0-8.0
Armored suckermouth catfish (plecos)
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Bristlenose pleco, bushynose pleco Ancistrus spp. 13 cm (5 in)[10] The bristlenose genus has at least 59 identified species and many others yet to be named. 70-80 F (20-27 C)|
Gold nugget pleco Baryancistrus spp. Many species of this fish exist, but are not yet officially identified; the three common aquarium species are known as L-018, L-081, and L-177. 77-86 F (25-30 C)|
Whiptail catfish Rineloricaria spp. 20 species
Twig catfish Farlowella spp. at least 20 species
Panaque Panaque spp. Several species of panaque are popular aquarium fish.
Pineapple pleco, orange cheek pleco Pseudorinelepis spp. four species
Common pleco, suckermouth catfish, Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis {{convert|16|cm|in|abbr=on}} One of the several fish sold under this name; there is also an albino variation.
Common pleco, suckermouth catfish Hypostomus punctatus One of the several fish sold under this name.
Common pleco, suckermouth catfish Hypostomus plecostomus 50|cm|in|abbr=on}} One of the several fish sold under this name.
Leopard sailfin pleco, clown sailfin pleco Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps Other related fish also share this common name.
Zebra pleco, L-046 Hypancistrus zebra
Sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus
Golden dwarf sucker, golden oto Macrotocinclus affinis 5 cm (2 in) A peaceful algae eater. Keep in groups of three or more.
Zebra dwarf sucker, zebra oto Otocinclus cocama
Long-whiskered catfish
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Bolt catfish Aguarunichthys torosus {{convert|35|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Gold Zebra catfish Brachyplatystoma juruense {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Zebra shovelnose Brachyplatystoma tigrinum {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Vulture Catfish, zamurito Calophysus macropterus {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Leiarius marmoratus {{convert|100|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Leiarius pictus {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Redtail catfish Phractocephalus hemioliopterus {{convert|120|cm|ft|abbr=on}}2,600|USgal|L}} tank when mature, even though this does not provide them with the space to show their natural behaviour.[11]70–79°F (21–26°C)[11]6.0–7.5[11]
Spotted pimelodus, pictus, pictus catfish Pimelodus pictus {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}} These catfish are very appealing when small, but may grow somewhat large. Their mouths look small, but may eat smaller fish, as they can open their mouths very wide.
Ornate Pimelodus Pimelodus ornatus {{convert|38.5|cm|ft|abbr=on}}
Sturgeon catfish Platystomatichthys sturio {{convert|40|cm|ft|abbr=on}}
Barred sorubim Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum {{convert|104|cm|ft|abbr=on}} Easy to confuse with P. tigrinum.
Tiger sorubim Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum {{convert|130|cm|ft|abbr=on}} This fish is easy to confuse with P. fasciatum.
Firewood catfish, (planiceps) shovelnose catfish Sorubimichthys planiceps {{convert|178|cm|in|abbr=on}}450|USgal|L}} min when mature.
Lima shovelnose catfish Sorubium lima {{convert|90|cm|ft|abbr=on}} Although they are smaller than the tiger shovelnose, these catfish are extremely aggressive and extremely fast.
Squeakers and upside-down catfish
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Cuckoo squeaker Synodontis multipunctatus 27.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Decorated squeaker Synodontis decorus
Even-Spotted squeaker Synodontis petricola 10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Featherfin squeaker Synodontis eupterus
Lake Malawi syno Synodontis njassae
Polka dot syno Synodontis angelicus
Common syno, false upside-down catfish Synodontis nigrita
Upside-down catfish Synodontis nigriventris {{convert|9.6|cm|in|abbr=on}} S. nigriventris prefers bottom feeding on Tubifex, but its main diet consists of algae.
Other catfishes
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Three-striped African catfish Pareutropius buffei {{convert|11.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Giraffe catfish Auchenoglanis occidentalis {{convert|70|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Electric catfish Malapterurus electricus {{convert|122|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Black lancer catfish Bagrichthys macracanthus {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Harlequin lancer catfish Bagroides melapterus {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Crystal-eyed catfish Hemibagrus wyckii {{convert|71|cm|in|abbr=on}} highly aggressive and must be kept alone
Asian redtail catfish Hemibagrus wyckioides {{convert|130|cm|in|abbr=on}} highly aggressive and must be kept alone
Shadow catfish Hyalobagrus flavus {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Mystus bimaculatus {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Dwarf bumblebee catfish Pseudomystus leiacanthus {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Asian bumblebee catfish Pseudomystus siamensis {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Dinema catfish Belodontichthys dinema {{convert|100|cm|in|abbr=on}}.
Glass catfish Kryptopterus vitreolus {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}. Needs to be kept in a group of five or more. Needs generous amounts of plants.
Striped glass catfish Kryptopterus macrocephalus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}. Needs to be kept in a group of five or more. Needs generous amounts of plants.
Borneo glass catfish Ompok eugeneiatus {{convert|16.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}.
Striped wallago catfish Wallago leerii {{convert|150|cm|in|abbr=on}}.
Chocolate frogmouth catfish Chaca bankanensis {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Asian banjo catfish Acrochordonichthys rugosus {{convert|11|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Walking catfish Clarias batrachus {{convert|50|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}} The albino form is common in the aquarium trade. This fish can survive out of the water and "walk" as long as kept wet, for a very long time.
Stinging catfish Heteropneustes fossilis {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Sun catfish Horabagrus brachysoma {{convert|45|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Iridescent shark Pangasianodon hypophthalmus {{convert|130|cm|in|abbr=on}} Albino form is common in the aquarium trade, needs a large aquarium
Chao Phraya giant shark, giant pangasius Pangasius sanitwongsei {{convert|300|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Colombian shark catfish Ariopsis seemanni {{convert|35|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blue whale catfish Cetopsis coecutiens {{convert|27|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Banjo catfish Bunocephalus coracoideus {{convert|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Striped raphael catfish Platydoras armatulus {{convert|43|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Spotted raphael catfish Agamyxis pectinifrons {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} This species mainly feeds on algae. It needs a cave, and will feed when the aquarium light is out.
Bottlenose catfish Ageneiosus marmoratus {{convert|18.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Gulper catfish Asterophysus batrachus {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Midnight catfish Auchenipterichthys coracoideus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Oil catfish Centromochlus perugiae {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Jaguar catfish Liosomadoras oncinus {{convert|17|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Pygmy driftwood catfish Trachelyichthys exilis {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Trachelyopterus fisheri {{convert|28|cm|in|abbr=on}}

Characins and other characiformes

Tetras
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Black phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon megalopterus {{convert|3.6|cm|in|abbr=on}}[12] 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 {{convert|3.2|cm|in|abbr=on}}[13] This fish is similar to the neon tetra other than coloration.
Black tetra, skirt tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} A highly spirited 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 {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} 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 can grow larger than most tetra species.
Bloodfin tetra Aphyocharax anisitsi {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} The bloodfin tetra is distinguished by its red fins. This fish is generally peaceful. It will school with similarly sized and tempered fish.
Blue tetra Knodus borki 5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bucktooth tetra Exodon paradoxus {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Exodon paradoxus will eat smaller fish and harass larger fish, lepidophage (scale eater).
Buenos Aires tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}Hyphessobrycon anisitsi has some reputation as a "fin nipper" but this trend may vary among individual fish.
Cardinal tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Cave tetra, blind tetra Astyanax mexicanus {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}} The 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, 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 to prevent fin nipping. Despite their lack of eyes, the blind cave tetra can easily avoid other fish and obstacles in the tank. This tetra prefers low to moderate lighting.
Diamond tetra Moenkhausia pittieri {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Ember tetra Hyphessobrycon amandae {{convert|2|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Emperor tetra Nematobrycon palmeri {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Flame tetra Hyphessobrycon flammeus {{convert|2.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Garnet tetra, pretty tetra Hemigrammus pulcher {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Glass bloodfin tetra Prionobrama filigera {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Glowlight tetra Hemigrammus erythrozonus {{convert|3.75|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Golden pristella tetra Pristella maxillaris {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Green neon tetra Paracheirodon simulans {{convert|2.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Head and tail light tetra Hemigrammus ocellifer {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
January tetra Hemigrammus hyanuary {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lemon tetra Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Very likely to jump out of the tank unless there are some floating aquatic plants
Neon tetra Paracheirodon innesi {{convert|3.75|cm|in|abbr=on}} The neon tetra is sensitive towards water quality and is susceptible to many freshwater diseases. However, the fish is very peaceful and will not attack another member of the tank. Females are larger than the males. Due to their small size, 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.
Ornate tetra Hyphessobrycon bentosi {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Penguin tetra, blackline penguinfish Thayeria boehlkei {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Red Eye tetra Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Red phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon sweglesi {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Rosy tetra Hyphessobrycon rosaceus {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Royal tetra Inpaichthys kerri {{convert|3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Rummy-nose tetra Hemigrammus rhodostomus {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Splash tetra Copella arnoldi {{convert|5.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Serpae tetra Hyphessobrycon serpae {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} 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.
Silvertip tetra Hasemania nana {{convert|3|cm|in|abbr=on}} Silvertip tetras tend to be moderately aggressive and, because of their small size, should not be kept with large or aggressive fish.
X-ray tetra Pristella maxillaris {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Also just called the X-ray fish.
Congo tetra Phenacogrammus interruptus {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Sufficiently peaceful for home aquariums, 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.
Jellybean tetra Ladigesia roloffi {{convert|3|cm|in|abbr=on}}Smaller even than the neon tetra. This mid west African species is a favoured species for the nano-aquarium.
Long-fin tetra Brycinus longipinnis {{convert|12.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Niger tetra Arnoldichthys spilopterus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Yellow-tailed Congo tetra Alestopetersius caudalis {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Hatchetfish
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Common hatchetfish Gasteropelecus sternicla {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Marbled hatchetfish Carnegiella strigata {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} 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, so keep only in a fully covered tank.
Black-winged hatchetfish Carnegiella marthae {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}} Peaceful and dwells at the top of the tank in schools. The most hardy of all the hatchetfish, but not the most plentiful. Does not breed in captivity. This powerful leaper can easily jump out of an aquarium, so keep only in a fully covered tank.
Pencil fishes
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Golden pencilfish Nannostomus beckfordi {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Hockeystick pencilfish Nannostomus eques {{convert|3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Barred pencilfish Nannostomus espei {{convert|3|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Dwarf pencilfish Nannostomus marginatus {{convert|2.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Coral-red pencilfish Nannostomus mortenthaleri {{convert|3|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Nannostomus nigrotaeniatus {{convert|3|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Three-lined pencilfish Nannostomus trifasciatus {{convert|3|cm|in|abbr=on}} Males defend small territories. Otherwise a peaceful species.
One-lined Pencilfish Nannostomus unifasciatus {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Serrasalminae (pacus, piranhas, and silver dollars)
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Silver dollar Metynnis argenteus {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} The name "silver dollar" may also refer to Metynnis hypsauchen, Metynnis maculatus, or other related fishes. It will chew and eat plants.
Red-bellied pacu Colossoma bidens {{convert|120|cm|ft|abbr=on}}1.2|m|ft|abbr=on}}, so need a very large tank (750 l or 200 gal minimum). This fish grows very fast, and can grow as much as one foot in the first year.78|–|82|F|C}}
Red piranha Pygocentrus nattereri {{convert|33|cm|in|abbr=on}} Be very careful when conducting maintenance on their aquarium and hide any wires because they may chew through the waterproof coverings.
Disk tetra Myleus schomburgkii {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}23 °C to 27 °C5.0–7.0
Other Characins
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
African pike characin Hepsetus odoe
Goliath tigerfish Hydrocynus goliath {{convert|133|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Hujeta gar Ctenolucius hujeta {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Kissing prochilodus, flagtail Prochilodus Semaprochilodus insignis {{convert|27.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Marbled headstander Abramites hypselonotus {{convert|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}[14] Keep either one headstander or a group of seven or more as they will fight amongst themselves in small groups.
Banded leporinus Leporinus fasciatus {{convert|27|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Striped headstander Anostomus anostomus {{convert|16|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Six-banded distichodus Distichodus sexfasciatus {{convert|75|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Payara Hydrolycus scomberoides {{convert|117|cm|in|abbr=on}} Need a large aquarium and are entirely carnivorous and most fish shouldn't be kept with them, including the related piranha because it may eat piranhas.
Pink-tail chalceus Chalceus macrolepidotus {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Red wolf fish Erythrinus erythrinus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Red tail barracuda Acestrorhynchus falcatus {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Spotted headstander Chilodus punctatus {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}

Cichlids

Lake Malawi cichlids
Common nameTaxonomyImageSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Sunshine peacock cichlid Aulonocara baenschi 15|cm|in|abbr=on}} Beautiful coloration on males
Pale usisya aulonocara Aulonocara steveni
Red fin hap Copadichromis borleyi
Eureka red peacock Aulonocara jacobfreibergi {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} Beautiful coloration on males
Spilo Champsochromis spilorhynchus {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blue dolphin cichlid, lumphead cichlid Cyrtocara moorii {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Afra cichlid, dogtooth cichild Cynotilapia afra {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Rusty cichlid, lavender cichild Iodotropheus sprengerae {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Fuelleborn's cichlid, Blue mbuna Labeotropheus fuelleborni {{convert|18|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Electric yellow cichlid Labidochromis caeruleus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}Very active fish, need many rock caves to allow establishment of territories, less aggressive than other mbuna
Electric blue cichlid Sciaenochromis fryeri
Malawi eyebiter Dimidiochromis compressiceps
Hongi, Red-top kimpumpa Labidochromis sp. "Hongi" {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Labidochromis sp. "Mbamba Bay" {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Auratus cichlid, Malawi golden cichlid Melanochromis auratus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Aggressive
Chipokee cichlid Melanochromis chipokae {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}} Aggressive
Blue johanni cichlid, Maingano Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Very active fish, need many rock caves to allow establishment of territories. Aggressive
Pearl of Likoma Melanochromis joanjohnsonae {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Aurora Melanochromis aurora {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Red zebra cichlid Metriaclima estherae {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Very active fish, need many rock caves to allow establishment of territories
Cobalt blue cichlid, cobalt zebra cichlid Maylandia callainos {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Very active fish, need many rock caves to allow establishment of territories
Kenyi cichlid Maylandia lombardoi {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}} Aggressive; sexually dichromatic
Fusco Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Livingston's cichlid Nimbochromis livingstonii {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Kaligono Nimbochromis polystigma {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Venustus cichlid, giraffe cichild Nimbochromis venustus {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}} 'giraffe' spotting is juvenile coloration only
Red empress cichlid Protomelas taeniolatus {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bumblebee cichlid, hornet cichlid Pseudotropheus crabro {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Yellow-tail acei Pseudotropheus acei {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Johanni cichlid Pseudotropheus johannii {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Aggressive
Dwarf Mbuna Pseudotropheus demasoni {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Saulosi Pseudotropheus saulosi {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Malawi barracuda Rhampsochromis cf. macrophthalmus {{convert|23|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tyrannochromis macrostoma {{convert|38|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lake Tanganyika cichlids
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Benthochromis tricoti
Boulengerochromis microlepis {{convert|90|cm|in|abbr=on}}The largest cichlid
Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia frontosa {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}} Aggressive; well-known
Cyathopharynx furcifer Not readily available in the aquarium trade.
Variabilichromis moorii
Frontosa cichild Cyphotilapia gibberosa {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}} 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" {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}} This yet to be officially named species is intermediate in scale count between gibberosa and frontosa.
Julie cichlid Julidochromis dickfeldi Beautiful; interesting
Masked Julie Julidochromis marlieri {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} fem / {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} male Striking coloration
Julie cichlid Julidochromis ornatus
Julie cichlid Julidochromis regani {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} fem / {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} male
Julie cichlid Julidochromis transcriptus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Striking coloration
Herring cichlid, sardine cichlid Cyprichromis leptosoma
Ectodus descampsii
Chalinochromis spp.
Neolamprologus multifasciatus {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}A small shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Distinguished from the similar L. similis by the lack of striping on the face
Lamprologus ocellatus {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Neolamprologus similis {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}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 {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lyretail cichlid, fairy cichlid Neolamprologus brichardi {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lemon cichlid Neolamprologus leleupi {{convert|11.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Featherfin Ophthalmotilapia ventralis {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Petrochromis trewavasae {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} Aggressive
Simochromis pleurospilus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tropheus duboisi {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}} Males very aggressive; juveniles distinctively colored
Tropheus moorii {{convert|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tropheus polli {{convert|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lake Victoria cichlids
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Astatotilapia aenocolor {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Astatotilapia elegans {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Zebra obliquidens Astatotilapia latifasciata {{convert|11.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Astatotilapia nubila {{convert|11.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Astatotilapia piceatus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Astatotilapia schubotziellus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Astatotilapia sp. "Red Tail" {{convert|11.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Astatotilapia sp. "Spot Bar" {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Allauad's haplo Astatoreochromis alluaudi
Hippo Point Salmon Ptyochromis sp. "Hippo Point Salmon" {{convert|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Flameback Pundamilia nyererei {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Xystichromis phytophagus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Miscellaneous African cichlids (non-Rift Lake)
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
African butterfly cichlid Anomalochromis thomasi
Jewel cichlid, two-spotted jewel cichlid Hemichromis bimaculatus 4-5 inch other hemichromis species are sometimes sold under the same name
Lionhead cichlid Steatocranus casuarius
Lifalili jewel cichlid, blood-red jewel cichlid Hemichromis lifalili
Kribensis, krib Pelvicachromis pulcher Readily breed in small aquaria. Aggressive and territorial towards other fishes especially its own kind during mating and after spawning
Guenther's Mouthbrooder Chromidotilapia guentheri
Dwarf cichlids (apistogrammas, rams and others)
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii
Zebra acara Nannacara adoketa
Yellow dwarf cichlid Apistogramma borellii
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides
Panda dwarf cichlid Apistogramma nijsseni
Three-Stripe Dwarf Cichlid Apistogramma trifasciata
Apistogramma eremnopyge
Two-Stripe Dwarf Cichlid Apistogramma bitaeniata {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Checkerboard Cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus
Blue ram, German ram Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Fairly common
Bolivian ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosa
Dwarf flag cichlid Laetacara curviceps
Central American cichlids
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Midas cichild, red devil cichlid Amphilophus citrinellus Note that Amphilophus labiatus is also called red devil cichlid
Poor man's tropheus Hypsophrys nematopus
Red devil cichlid Amphilophus labiatus Note that Amphilophus citrinellus is also called red devil cichlid
Firemouth cichlid Cichlasoma meeki Typically medium aggression; easily bred
Jack Dempsey cichlid Cichlasoma octofasciatum
Jaguar cichlid, managuense cichlid Parachromis managuensis Exceptionally beautiful adult coloration; large adult size
Mayan cichlid Mayaheros urophthalmus
Convict cichlid Archocentrus nigrofasciatus Common, very easy to breed, aggressive. A beautiful fish with bad temper. Small variations in colors, can be found in almost completely black and white coloration - therefore the name "Convict"
T-bar cichlid Amatitlania sajica
Wolf cichlid Parachromis dovii
Texas cichlid, Rio Grande cichlid Herichthys cyanoguttatus Large adult size
South American cichlids
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Severum Heros efasciatus the gold variety is more common than the natural green one
Green terror Andinoacara rivulatus Fairly common
Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher
Thread-finned acara Acarichthys heckelii
Eartheater cichlid Geophagus altifrons
Greenstreaked Eartheater, cupid cichlid Biotodoma cupido
Keyhole cichlid Cleithracara maronii
Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} several color varieties; this species is the common angelfish in the aquarium trade. Angelfish can grow up to fifteen centimetres (six inches), and therefore should be housed in a large aquarium. Angelfish should be kept alone, or kept with three or more. This is because that if two are kept together, 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, 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, red discus Symphysodon discus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} various color varieties, 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, the discus is one of the least hardy aquarium fishes available. This fish should only be kept by the experienced aquarium keeper.
Blue discus, green discus Symphysodon aequifasciatus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} fancy hybrids of this species and Symphysodon discus can also be found in trade
Chocolate cichlid Hypselecara temporalis
Oscar Astronotus ocellatus {{convert|45|cm|in|abbr=on}} has different varieties including long-fin, albino, golden, etc. The oscar cichlid is fast growing and can grow to a very large size when mature, 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, but this is not a necessity for its well being. The oscar is one of the more hardy cichlids, and can be put with other large cichlids, pacus, large plecos, large sharks, and other large fish.
Uaru, waroo Uaru amphiacanthoides Also known as the Triangle Ciclid.
Peacock bass, butterfly peacock bass Cichla orinocensis
Other cichlids
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Orange chromide Etroplus maculatus
Blood parrot cichlid - Hybrid - In the scientific community it is not considered a cichlid (or any species of fish) because it does not occur naturally in the wild (created by man), for this reason it will not be given a scientific name.
Flowerhorn cichlid - Hybrid -25|cm|in|abbr=on}} In the scientific community it is not considered a cichlid (or any species of fish) because it does not occur naturally in the wild (created by man), for this reason it will not be given a scientific name. This is also an aggressive fish and does best in a species-only setup.

Cyprinids

Barbs
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Arulius barb Dawkinsia arulius {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bigspot barb, Duncker's barb Barbodes dunckeri {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}} Peaceful when small but should not be kept with other species at adulthood.
Black ruby barb Pethia nigrofasciatus {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Cherry barb Puntius titteya {{convert|4.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}very peaceful, and works well with white clouds and neon tetras
Clipper barb Enteromius callipterus {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Clown barb Barbodes everetti {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Denison's barb, red line torpedo barb Sahyadria denisonii {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Gold barb Barbodes semifasciolatus {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Golden barb Pethia gelius {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Greenstripe barb Puntius vittatus {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Indian Glass Barb Laubuca laubuca {{convert|6.7|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Melon barb Puntius fasciatus {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Odessa barb Puntius padamya {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Onespot barb Puntius terio {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Panda barb Puntius fasciatus 5 inches
Pool barb Puntius sophore {{convert|18|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Partipentazona barb Puntigrus partipentazona {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Rosy barb Pethia conchonius {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Shortfin barb Barbus brevipinnis {{convert|4.6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Snakeskin barb Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus 3.5 inches
Spottedsail barb, dwarf barb Pethia phutunio {{convert|7.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Swamp barb Puntius chola align="center" align="center" | {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Ticto barb Barbus ticto {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tic-tac-toe barb Puntius stoliczkanus align="center" align="center" | {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tiger barb, sumatra barb Puntius tetrazona {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} There are many varieties as well as hybrids with other barbs. Good community schooling fish. Can be aggressive if kept in small numbers, aim for a group of 6 or more.
Spanner barb, t-barb Barbodes lateristriga {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Fiveband barb, pentazona barb Desmopuntius hexazona {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} this species may be confused with tiger barb due to similarities
Checker barb Oliotius oligolepis {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tinfoil barb Barbonymus schwanenfeldii {{convert|36|cm|in|abbr=on}} This species is much larger than most other barbs
Other cyprinids
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Bala shark Balantiocheilus melanopterus {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Black shark Labeo chrysophekadion {{convert|90|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Siamese algae eater Crossocheilus oblongus {{convert|16|cm|in|abbr=on}} Many other cyprinids are sometimes mistakenly sold under this name. 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 upon reaching adulthood.
Flying fox (fish) Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus {{convert|16|cm|in|abbr=on}} this species may be sold as Siamese algae eater
Red-tailed black shark Epalzeorhynchos bicolor 6 in albino variation available. aggressive with fish of same species. best kept alone or in groups of 5 or more.
Rainbow shark Epalzeorhynchos frenatum 6 in albino variation available. aggressive with other fish of same species. best kept either alone, or in groups of 5 or more individuals.
Cambodian log sucker, 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. A gold colored form also exists. Could be territorial
Rasboras
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Espei rasbora Trigonostigma espei {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Harlequin rasbora Trigonostigma heteromorpha {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}Also known as Harlequin tetra or Harlequin barb.
Glowlight rasbora Trigonostigma hengeli {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}{{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Red-striped rasbora Trigonopoma pauciperforata {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Range: Sumatra22|-|29|C|F}}
Dwarf rasbora Boraras maculatus {{convert|2.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Eyespot rasbora Brevibora dorsiocellata {{convert|3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Brilliant rasbora Rasbora einthovenii {{convert|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Clown rasbora Rasbora kalochroma {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Scissortail rasbora Rasbora trilineata {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Volcano rasbora Rasbora vulcanus {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blackline rasbora, red-tailed rasbora Rasbora borapetensis
Danios and other danionins
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Sundadanio axelrodi {{convert|2|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Pearl danio Danio albolineatus {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} subspecies:blue-redstripe danio, Kedah danio
Bengal danio, Sind danio Devario devario
Giant danio Devario aequipinnatus
Malabar danio Devario malabaricus {{convert|11.5|–|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Queen danio Devario regina
Spotted danio Danio nigrofasciatus
Turquoise danio Danio kerri
Zebra danio Danio rerio {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} there are many variations of this fish: leopard danio, the spotted colour morph, and GloFish, the genetically modified fluorescent fish.
Cold-water cyprinids
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Goldfish Carassius auratus 15+ cm (6+ in) variations: Black Moor, Bubble Eye, Butterfly Tail, Calico, Celestial Eye, Comet, Common, Fantail, Lionchu, Lionhead, Oranda, Panda Moor, Pearlscale, Pompom, Ranchu, Ryukin, Shubunkin, Telescope eye, Veiltail
Koi, common carp Cyprinus carpio 30+ cm (12+ in) the fancy variations of common carp are known as koi.
Bitterling Rhodeus amarus {{convert|10|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
White Cloud Mountain minnow Tanichthys albonubes {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}} lutino variety can also be found in the aquarium trade
Red shiner Cyprinella lutrensis {{convert|5|-|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Common dace Leuciscus leuciscus {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}39|to|72|F|C}}6.0 to 8.0
Rosy red minnow, fathead minnow Pimephales promelas {{convert|5|-|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} sold as feeder fish; the gold variety known as "rosy red" is very common (the image is of the "rosy red" strain)10|-|21|C|F}}7.0 - 7.5
European minnow Phoxinus phoxinus
Southern redbelly dace Phoxinus erythrogaster {{convert|7.5|–|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tench Tinca tinca A few color varieties have been made from the wild species, even some multicolored.
Golden orfe Leuciscus idus
Chinese high fin banded shark Myxocyprinus asiaticus {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on}}

Loaches and related cypriniformes

Loaches
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Saddle-back Loach Homaloptera orthogoniata {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Fork-tailed loach Vaillantella maassi {{convert|12.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Horseface loach Acantopsis dialuzona {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Pangio anguillaris {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Kuhli loach, coolie loach Pangio kuhlii {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} a number of similar Pangio species are sold under the same name
Java loach Pangio oblonga {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Clown loach Chromobotia macracanthus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} Clown loach has a sociable personality and should be kept in at least groups of 5. They may eat pond snails kept in aquariums. Clown loaches will eventually need a 6' long aquarium
Green tiger loach Syncrossus hymenophysa {{convert|21|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Banded tiger loach Syncrossus helodes {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Redfin tiger loach Syncrossus berdmorei {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Dwarf botia Ambastaia sidthimunki {{convert|5.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} formerly named Botia sidthimunki
Yoyo loach Botia almorhae {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bengal loach Botia dario {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} Also known as the Queen loach. They hide during the day. They like river sand in the tank because they like to cover themselves in it.
Botia histrionica {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Polka-Dot Loach Botia kubotai {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Gangetic loach Botia rostrata {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Zebra loach Botia striata {{convert|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Redtail loach Yasuhikotakia modesta {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Skunk loach Yasuhikotakia morleti {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} formerly named Botia morleti
Yasuhikotakia splendida {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Borneo hillstream loach Gastromyzon sp. {{convert|6|-|8|cm|in|abbr=on}} Eats a mainly algae. High oxygen level required in addition to a strong current
Tiger hillstream loach Sewellia lineolata {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}} Eats a mainly algae. High oxygen level required in addition to a strong current
Butterfly hillstream loach Beaufortia kweichowensis {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}} Eats a mainly algae. High oxygen level required in addition to a strong current

Live-bearers and killifish

Guppies and mollies
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Guppy Poecilia reticulata {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Many color and tail pattern varieties exist. They generally need a ratio of 1 male to 2 females or more.
Endler's livebearer Poecilia wingei {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Black molly Poecilia sphenops {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Sailfin molly Poecilia latipinna {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Gold and silver varieties commonly found; also thrive in brackish water
Dalmatian molly hybrid {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} The dalmatian molly is a hybrid color variation that can be generated by crossing some species of Poecilia, like P. sphenops and P. latipinna. The variety "Dalmatian" is spotted alike to a Dalmatian dog.
Lyretail Molly Variety {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Lyretail Mollies are available in all of these species, can be cross bred with any species of Molly.
Platies and swordtails
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Southern platy Xiphophorus maculatus Many color varieties exist
Variable platy Xiphophorus variatus Sometimes called Feeder platy because can be used to feed larger fish like Stingrays, Payara, Cichlids, Pickerel, Catfish, Sunfish, Arowanas, Gar, Arapaima, and other predator fish. Many color varieties exist
Green swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii Many color varieties exist
Other Livebearers, like Gambusia
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Largescale four-eyed fish Anableps anableps
Pike topminnow Belonesox belizanus
Cuban lima Limia vittata
Knife livebearer Alfaro cultratus
Least killifish Heterandria formosa Not as common as other livebearers in the aquarium trade. One of the smallest fish in the world.
Tanganyika killifish Lamprichthys tanganicanus Not actually a type of killifish but a livebearer.
Norman's lampeye Poropanchax normani Not actually a type of killifish but a livebearer.
Celebes halfbeak Nomorhamphus liemi {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Wrestling halfbeak Dermogenys pusilla {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Forest halfbeak Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Killifish
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Blue Lyretail Fundulopanchax gardneri {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Clown Killifish Epiplatys annulatus {{convert|3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bluefin Notho, Rachow's Notho, Rainbow Notho Nothobranchius rachovii {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}} Considered most beautiful freshwater fish by some killifish enthusiasts.
Striped panchax, Golden Wonder Aplocheilus lineatus Golden Wonder is the more yellowish variant.
American Flagfish Jordanella floridae
Argentine Pearl Austrolebias nigripinnis
Golden Toppminnow Fundulus chrysotus
Red-seam Killifish Aphyosemion calliurum
Arabian Killifish Aphanius dispar

Labyrinth fish

Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Dwarf gourami Colisa lalia {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}date=November 2010}} When harassed by species other than its own it will not make any effort to defend itself often leading to death.
Paradise fish Macropodus opercularis {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} One of the few freshwater aquarium fish that survive in cold water. Most common variety is the Blue Paradise.
Pygmy gourami, Sparkling gourami Trichopsis pumila {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}} Often confused with the croaking gourami
Moonlight gourami Trichopodus microlepis {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Snakeskin gourami Trichopodus pectoralis {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Siamese fighting fish (sometimes Betta, esp. US) Betta splendens {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Numerous color and fin pattern varieties. Betta is 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 groups of 5+ in a tank, though they may become territorial and attack each other. Males have long flowing fins with vibrant colors, and females have shorter fins. This fish is best put with fish that do not nip fins, as the fins of the betta are easy to attack. They should also not be housed with other fish with long, flowing fins as the Betta may confuse it with another male, and attack. Minimum tank size for one male or female and maybe a few shrimp or snails is 5 gallons. Minimum tank size for a female betta sorority is 20 gallons.
Malay combtail Belontia hasselti {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Slender betta Betta bellica {{convert |9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Betta burdigala {{convert |3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Scarlet betta Betta coccina {{convert |4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Crescent betta Betta imbellis {{convert |6|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Betta miniopinna {{convert |3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Toba betta Betta rubra {{convert |4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Betta simorum {{convert |9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Giant Pikehead Luciocephalus pulcher {{convert |20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Parosphromenus phoenicurus {{convert |3|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Chocolate gourami Sphaerichthys osphromenoides {{convert|7|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Pearl gourami Trichopodus leerii {{convert|11.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Three spot gourami Trichopodus trichopterus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Various color varieties each given a different name (blue gourami, gold gourami, and opaline gourami)
Croaking gourami Trichopsis vittata {{convert|6.5|cm|in|abbr=on}} Often confused with the pygmy gourami
Giant gourami Osphronemus goramy {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on}} Occasionally, some other gouramis are also referred to as "giant gouramis"
Other labyrinth fishes
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Kissing gourami Helostoma temminckii {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} The pink variety is more popular than the natural green one. They are called Kissing Gouramis because the seem to pucker their lips outwards. they require aquarium salt in the water or hard water
Climbing perch Anabas testudineus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Leopard bush fish Ctenopoma acutirostre {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
African leaffish Polycentropsis abbreviata {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bornean leaffish Nandus nebulosus {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Malayan leaffish Pristolepis fasciata {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Snakehead
Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Forest snakehead Channa lucius {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Dwarf snakehead Channa gachua {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Emperor snakehead Channa marulioides {{convert|65|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Giant snakehead Channa micropeltes {{convert|130|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Ocellated snakehead Channa pleurophthalma {{convert|35|cm|in|abbr=on}}
African snakehead Parachanna obscura {{convert|50|cm|in|abbr=on}}

Rainbowfish

Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Red rainbowfish Glossolepis incisus {{convert|9|–|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lake Wanam rainbowfish Glossolepis wanamensis {{convert|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Threadfin rainbowfish Iriatherina werneri {{convert|3|-|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}Threadfins have very tiny mouths and cannot compete well with other fish for food. Keep in species only tanks or with small Pseudomugil (i.e.: gertrudae)
New Guinea rainbowfish Melanotaenia affinis {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Western rainbowfish Melanotaenia australis {{convert|11|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Boeseman's rainbowfish Melanotaenia boesemani {{convert|10|–|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Duboulayi's rainbowfish Melanotaenia duboulayi {{convert|13|–|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}a.k.a. Crimson-Spotted rainbowfish
Australian rainbowfish Melanotaenia fluviatilis {{convert|13|–|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lake Tebera rainbowfish Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi {{convert|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lake Kutubu rainbowfish Melanotaenia lacustris {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lake Kurumoi rainbowfish Melanotaenia parva {{convert|7.5|–|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}a.k.a. Flame rainbowfish
Neon rainbowfish Melanotaenia praecox {{convert|6|-|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Eastern rainbowfish Melanotaenia splendida splendida {{convert|13|–|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Banded rainbowfish Melanotaenia trifasciata {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Celebes rainbow Marosatherina ladigesi {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Forktail blue-eye Pseudomugil furcatus {{convert|4|–|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Spotted blue-eye Pseudomugil gertrudae {{convert|3|–|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Pacific blue-eye Pseudomugil signifer {{convert|3.5|–|7|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Delicate blue-eye Pseudomugil tenellus {{convert|4|–|5.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Madagascar rainbowfish Bedotia madagascariensis {{convert|7.5|–|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}

Gobies and sleepers

Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Empire gudgeon Hypseleotris compressa {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}} omnivorous
Purple sleeper goby Mogurnda mogurnda {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Peacock goby Tateurndina ocellicauda {{convert|7.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Black toraja goby Mugilogobius sarasinorum
Bumblebee goby Brachygobius doriae {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Knight goby Stigmatogobius sadanundio {{convert|9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Rainbow stiphodon Stiphodon ornatus {{convert|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Cobalt blue goby Stiphodon semoni {{convert|4|-|5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Sicyopus zosterophorus {{convert|4|-|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bearded worm goby Taenioides cirratus {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Marbled goby Oxyeleotris marmorata {{convert|30|–|65|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Crazy fish Butis butis {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Rhinogobius duospilus
Dragon goby, Violet goby Gobioides broussonnetii
Striped sleeper goby Dormitator maculatus

Sunfish and relatives

Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Pygmy sunfish Elassomatidae {{convert|4|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blackbanded sunfish Enneacanthus chaetodon {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Relatively peaceful, small sunfish.
Blue-spotted sunfish Enneacanthus gloriosus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} Relatively peaceful, small sunfish.
Redbreast sunfish Lepomis auritus {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Green sunfish Lepomis cyanellus {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}} Likely the most aggressive sunfish. Difficult to keep with other green sunfishes, other sunfishes, or even other perciform fishes in general unless kept in very spacious aquaria or ponds. Like many fishes, more tolerant of distantly related species (i.e. catfishes and minnows), if too large to be eaten. Very aware of environment outside of aquarium, making it an engaging "wet pet." Accepts a variety of foods (flakes, pellets, krill, brine shrimp, bloodworms, and live prey).
Orangespotted sunfish Lepomis humilis {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} Among the less aggressive of the sunfishes.
Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus {{convert|28|cm|in|abbr=on}} One of the more aggressive sunfishes. Good at preying on snails.
Warmouth Lepomis gulosus {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus {{convert|41|cm|in|abbr=on}} Fairly aggressive, but prefers to live in shoals.
Dollar sunfish Lepomis marginatus {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Longear sunfish Lepomis megalotis {{convert|24|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Redear sunfish Lepomis microlophus {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}} Also known as shellcracker for its ability to prey on snails.
Redspotted sunfish Lepomis miniatus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} Formerly considered conspecific with the spotted sunfish.
Northern sunfish Lepomis peltastes {{convert|13|cm|in|abbr=on}} Until recently considered conspecific with the longear sunfish.
Spotted sunfish Lepomis punctatus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}} A fairly peaceable sunfish.

Other fish

Common nameTaxonomyPictureSizeRemarksTemperature rangepH range
Gray bichir, Senegal bichir, or dinosaur bichir Polypterus senegalus {{convert|70.0|cm|in|abbr=on}} maximum length[22]40.0 cm (16 in) in captivity[15] This species is known for predatory behavior toward tankmates. 25|-|28|C|F}} [16]6.0-8.0[16]
Ornate bichir Polypterus ornatipinnis {{convert|60|cm|in|abbr=on }} maximum length [17] 26|–|28|C|F}}[17] 6.0–8.0
Retropinnis bichir Polypterus retropinnis {{convert|34.0|cm|in|abbr=on}}[18] 26|–|28|C|F}} 6.5–7.5
Barred bichir Polypterus delhezi {{convert|35|cm|in|abbr=on}}24|–|30|C|F}} 6–8
Saddled bichir Polypterus endlicheri {{convert|63|cm|in|abbr=on}}[19]22|–|27|C|F}} 6–8
Reedfish Erpetoichthys calabaricus {{convert|31.4|cm|in|abbr=on}} at maturity, {{Convert|37|cm|inch}} maximum length[30] Nocturnal, can slither around out of water as long as they stay wet. 22|–|28|C|F}}[20] 6.0–8.0[20]
Hingemouth Phractolaemus ansorgii {{convert|25|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Blunt-jawed elephantnose Campylomormyrus tamandua {{convert|40|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Peters' elephant nose Gnathonemus petersii {{convert|22.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
African butterflyfish Pantodon buchholzi {{convert|12|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Aba aba Gymnarchus niloticus {{convert|120|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Reticulated knifefish Papyrocranus afer {{convert|80|cm|in|abbr=on}}
African brown knifefish Xenomystus nigri {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Clown knifefish Chitala ornata
Asian arowana Scleropages formosus {{convert|90|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Silver arowana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum {{convert|90|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Freshwater pipefish Doryichthys martensii {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
African freshwater pipefish Enneacampus ansorgii {{convert|14|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Fire eel Mastacembelus erythrotaenia {{convert|100|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Tire track eel Mastacembelus armatus {{convert|90|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Spotfinned spiny eel Macrognathus siamensis {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Half-banded spiny eel Macrognathus circumcinctus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Lesser spiny eel Macrognathus aculeatus {{convert|38|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Freshwater sole Brachirus panoides {{convert|20|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Freshwater needlefish Xenentodon cancila {{convert|35|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Javanese ricefish Oryzias javanicus {{convert|3.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Daisy's Ricefish Oryzias woworae {{convert|3|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Indian glassy fish Parambassis ranga {{convert|8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Gymnochanda filamentosa {{convert|3.8|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Indonesian tigerfish Datnioides microlepis {{convert|45|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Silver tigerfish Datnioides polota {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Banded archerfish Toxotes jaculatrix {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Spotted scat Scatophagus argus {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Green spotted puffer Dichotomyctere nigroviridis {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} often sold as freshwater fish, but this species actually thrives in brackish water and may even require saltwater when reaches adulthood
Humpback Puffer Pao palembangensis {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Red-tail dwarf puffer Carinotetraodon irrubesco {{convert|4.5|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Golden puffer Auriglobus modestus {{convert|10|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Figure 8 pufferfish Tetraodon biocellatus {{convert|6|cm|in|abbr=on}} often sold as freshwater fish, but this species prefers brackish water
Dwarf pufferfish Carinotetraodon travancoricus {{convert|2.9|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Fahaka puffer Tetraodon lineatus 1-foot 5 inches
Giant freshwater pufferfish Tetraodon mbu {{convert|75|cm|in|abbr=on}} This fish also occurs in estuaries.
Congo pufferfish Tetraodon miurus {{convert|15|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Amazon puffer Colomesus asellus
West African lungfish Protopterus annectens {{convert|100|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Spotted lungfish Protopterus dolloi {{convert|130|cm|in|abbr=on}}
South American lungfish Lepidosiren paradoxa {{convert|125|cm|in|abbr=on}}
Ocellate river stingray Potamotrygon motoro
Black devil stingray Potamotrygon leopoldi
Black ghost knifefish Apteronotus albifrons 20 in Not to be confused with the featherback "knifefish" of the Bonytongue group (see above) Very aggressive to other knifefish, but otherwise peaceful.23-28C (73-82F)6.0-8.0
Brown ghost knifefish Apteronotus leptorhynchus Very hard to feed it anything but live food
Electric eel Electrophorus electricus Despite the name, this is not an "eel" but rather a huge knifefish; illegal to possess in some areas; dangerous; very large adult size
Glass knifefish Eigenmannia virescens
Sterlet Acipenser ruthenus
Shovelnose Sturgeon Scaphirhynchus platorynchus
Spotted Gar Lepisosteus oculatus 70|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Longnose Gar Lepisosteus osseus
Florida Gar Lepisosteus platyrhincus 70|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Alligator Gar Atractosteus spatula 300|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Cuban Gar Atractosteus tristoechus 200|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Tropical Gar Atractosteus tropicus 150|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}}
Freshwater blenny Salaria fluviatilis
Pickerel Esox americanus
Brook stickleback Culaea inconstans
European Perch Perca fluviatilis
Banded darter Etheostoma zonale
Gilt darter Percina evides
Orangethroat darter Etheostoma spectabile
Rainbow darter Etheostoma caeruleum
Splendid darter Etheostoma barrenense

See also

  • List of aquarium fish by scientific name
  • List of brackish aquarium fish species
  • List of fish common names
  • List of freshwater aquarium amphibian species
  • List of freshwater aquarium invertebrate species
  • List of freshwater aquarium plant species
  • List of marine aquarium fish species
  • List of marine aquarium invertebrate species
  • The Aquarium Wiki Encyclopaedia List of Freshwater aquarium fish

Sources

{{Commons category|Freshwater aquarium fish}}
  • Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish (2005) (David Alderton)
  • 500 Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species{{full citation needed|date=September 2013}}
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