List of freshwater aquarium fish species

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

Catfish

Armored catfish including Aspidoras, Brochis, Callichthys, and Corydoras

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range	Water hardness
Brown-Point Shield Skin	Aspidoras fuscoguttatus	File:Aspidoras fuscoguttatus.jpg	3.8 cm (1.5 in)		30 Gallons	Template:Convert^[1]	5.5–6.8^[1]
Aspidoras Cory-Cat Pygmy Aspidoras	Aspidoras lakoi		Template:Convert^[2]		28 Gallons	Template:Convert	6.5-7.5
Sixray corydoras, false corydoras	Aspidoras pauciradiatus	File:False cory 1.jpg	Template:Convert^[3]		20 Gallons	Template:Convert	6.0-7.2^[3]
Loach catfish	Aspidoras rochai		Template:Convert maximum length^[4]		20 Gallons	21–25°C^[4]	6.0-7.5^[4]
Britski's catfish	Corydoras britskii		Template:Convert			Template:Convert	6.5-7.2^[5]
Hognosed brochis	Corydoras multiradiatus	File:Fish at Louisville Zoo 025.jpg	Template:Convert			70–75 °F (21–24 °C)	6.0–7.2
Emerald catfish	Corydoras splendens	File:Brochis splendens im Aquarium.jpg	Template:Convert	The Emerald Cory Catfish is a very hardy and resilient fish. Disease should not be a concern provided that you maintain the aquarium to standards.^[6]	20 Gallons	72 – 82 F (22 – 27.7 C)^[6]	5.8-8.0^[7]
Cascarudo	Callichthys callichthys	File:Callichthys callichthys.JPG	Template:Convert			64–83 °F (18–28 °C).	5.8–8.3
Blacktop corydoras	Corydoras acutus	File:Corydoras acutus by Frank M. Greco.jpg	Template:Convert			22–28 °C^[8]	6.0–7.5^[8]
Adolfo's catfish/corydoras	Corydoras adolfoi	File:Corydoras-adolfoi-alone.jpg	Template:Convert			Template:Convert	6.0–7.0
Bronze corydoras, Emerald green cory	Corydoras aeneus	File:Corydoras aeneus 2.jpg	Template:Convert			Template:Convert	6.0–8.0
Agassiz's corydoras	Corydoras agassizii	File:Callichthyidae Corydoras agassizii 1.jpg	Template:Convert			22–26 °C	6.0-8.0
Spotted corydoras, longnose corydoras	Corydoras ambiacus		Template:Convert		27 gal	22–25 °C	6.5–7.2	71.43 - 392.86ppm
Caracha Fairy Cory	Corydoras atropersonatus	File:Corydoras Atropersonatus.jpg	Template:Convert		20 gal	21–27 °C	5.0–7.0	36 – 179 ppm
Pink corydoras Axelrod's Cory	Corydoras axelrodi		Template:Convert		21 gal	22–26 °C	6.0–8.0
Masked corydoras, bandit corydoras	Corydoras metae	File:Acuario.jpg	Template:Convert			Template:Convert	6.0-7.0
Blackstripe corydoras	Corydoras bondi		Template:Convert			20–26 °C^[9]	6.0–7.5^[9]
Tailspot corydoras	Corydoras caudimaculatus		Template:Convert			20–26 °C	6.0–7.0	36 – 179 ppm
Barred-tail corydoras	Corydoras cochui	File:Barred tail corydoras.jpg	Template:Convert			70–75 °F	6.0 – 7.0
False blochi catfish	Corydoras delphax		Template:Convert			22–27 °C	5.5–7.5	36 – 215 ppm
Ehrhardt's corydoras	Corydoras ehrhardti		Template:Convert			18-23 °C	6.5–7.5
Elegant corydoras	Corydoras elegans	File:Corydoras elegans.jpg	Template:Convert
Horseman's cory	Corydoras eques	File:Corydoras eques.jpg	Template:Convert
Evelyn's cory	Corydoras evelynae		Template:Convert			22–26 °C	6.0-8.0
Geoffrey's Corydora	Corydoras geoffroy		Template:Convert			22–26 °C	6.0-8.0
Skunk corydoras	Corydoras granti	File:Corydoras arcuatus PiaH.jpg	Template:Convert
Guapore corydoras	Corydoras guapore		Template:Convert
Salt and pepper catfish/corydoras	Corydoras habrosus	File:Corydoras-habrosus-Männchen.jpeg	Template:Convert
Mosaic corydoras, reticulated corydoras	Corydoras haraldschultzi	File:Corydoras haraldschultzi aquarium.jpg	Template:Convert^[10]
Dwarf corydoras	Corydoras hastatus	File:Corydoras hastatus.jpg	Template:Convert
Julii corydoras	Corydoras julii	File:Corydoras julii.jpg	Template:Convert
	Corydoras latus		Template:Convert			22–26 °C	6.0-8.0
False spotted catfish	Corydoras leucomelas	File:Corydoras leucomelas.jpg	Template:Convert
Loxozonus cory	Corydoras loxozonus	File:Corydoras loxozonus 1.jpg	Template:Convert			21-24 °C	6.0-7.2
Bluespotted corydoras spotted cory	Corydoras melanistius	File:Corydoras melanistius 32268928.jpg	Template:Convert			22–26 °C	6.0-7.0
Gold laser cory	Corydoras melanotaenia	File:Corydoras sp. CW010.jpg	Template:Convert
Long nosed arched cory Long-nosed Skunk Cory	Corydoras narcissus		Template:Convert			23-45 °C	6.0-7.0
Blue corydoras Natterer's Cory	Corydoras nattereri	File:Corydoras nattereri.JPG	Template:Convert			20-23 °C^[11]	6.0-7.6^[11]
	Corydoras ornatus		Template:Convert			22–26 °C	6.0-7.2
	Corydoras osteocarus		Template:Convert
Peppered corydoras, salt and pepper catfish	Corydoras paleatus	File:Corydoras paleatus by NiKo.jpg	Template:Convert
Panda corydoras	Corydoras panda	File:Corydoras panda 01.jpg	Template:Convert				6.0-8.0^[12]
Pastaza corydoras	Corydoras pastazensis		Template:Convert
	Corydoras polystictus		Template:Convert
Pygmy corydoras	Corydoras pygmaeus	File:Corydoras pygmaeus5333.jpg	Template:Convert	A very peaceful species, that does not make an ideal community fish due to its small adult size. It is easily intimidated by larger tank mates and will not compete well with them for food.^[13]	42.4 L (11 gal)^[13]	72 to 79 °F (22 to 26 °C)^[13]	6.4 to 7.4^[13]
Rust corydoras	Corydoras rabauti	File:Corydoras rabauti.jpg	Template:Convert
Mosaic corydoras, reticulated corydoras	Corydoras reticulatus		Template:Convert
Banner-tail corydoras, flagtail corydoras	Corydoras robineae		Template:Convert
Schwartz's catfish	Corydoras schwartzi	File:Corydoras schwartzi.jpg	Template:Convert
	Corydoras semiaquilus	File:Corydoras semiaquilus 1.jpg	Template:Convert
	Corydoras septentrionalis		Template:Convert
	Corydoras simulatus		Template:Convert
False network catfish	Corydoras sodalis		Template:Convert
Sterba's corydoras	Corydoras sterbai	File:Corydoras sterbai.jpg	Template:Convert^[14]
Sychr's catfish	Corydoras sychri		Template:Convert
Threestripe corydoras, leopard catfish, false julii cory	Corydoras trilineatus	File:Corydoras trilineatus3.jpg	Template:Convert^[15]
	Corydoras undulatus		Template:Convert
Xingu corydoras	Corydoras xinguensis		Template:Convert
Corydoras nain	Corydoras nanus		Template:Convert			22–26 °C	6.0-8.0
Flagtail catfish	Dianema urostriatum	File:Dianema urostriata.JPG	Template:Convert			Template:Convert	6.0-8.0
Spotted hoplo	Megalechis thoracata	File:Megalechis thoracata.jpg	Template:Convert			64–83 °F (18–28 °C).	6-8
	Scleromystax prionotos		Template:Convert
Sailfin corydoras	Scleromystax macropterus		Template:Convert				6.0 – 8.0
Banded corydoras	Scleromystax barbatus	File:Schleromystax barbatus5015.jpg	Template:Convert			68-82 °F (20-28 °C)	6.0-8.0

Armored suckermouth catfish (plecos, oto, and whiptail)

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Bristlenose pleco, bushynose pleco	Ancistrus spp.	File:Ancistrus temminckii.jpg		The bristlenose genus has at least 59 identified species and many others yet to be named.^[16] Males and female both have long "bristles" on their nose, the males having distinctly longer ones.		72-84 F (20-27 C)
Adonis pleco, polka dot lyre-tail pleco	Acanthicus adonis	File:Acanthicus adonis1.jpg	Template:Convert			77-86 F (25-30 C)
	Ancistomus spp.
Gold nugget pleco	Baryancistrus xanthellus	File:Aquarium de la Porte Dorée - Poisson 66.jpg		further information on species variation, L-Numbers, and naming at page for Baryancistrus genus		77-86 F (25-30 C)
	Dekeyseria spp.
	Hemiancistrus spp.	File:Hemiancistrus subviridis - Gelber Phantomwels (3).jpg
Zebra pleco	Hypancistrus spp.	File:Hypancistrus zebra4305.jpg
	Hypostomus spp.	File:Hypostomus basilisko1.jpg				72-86 F (22-30 C)^[17]	6.5-7.5^[17]
	Lasiancistrus spp.
	Leporacanthicus spp.	File:Leporacanthicus joselimai, Weißspitzen-Rüsselzahnwels, L 264 (10227361116).jpg
Panaque	Panaque spp.	File:Panaque.JPG
	Panaqolus spp.	File:Panaqolus sp. L204.jpg		genus includes popular aquarium species such as the Clown Pleco, Panaqolus maccus	20 gal^[18]^[19]	23.0-28.0 °C or 73.4-82.4 °F^[20]	6.8 - 7.6^[20]
	Peckoltia spp.	File:Peckoltia compta L134.jpg
	Pseudacanthicus spp.	File:Pseudacanthicus spec.jpg
Pineapple pleco, orange cheek pleco	Pseudorinelepis genibarbis	File:Pineapplepleco.JPG	Template:Convert
Sunshine pleco	Scobinancistrus aureatus		Template:Convert
Whiptail catfish	Rineloricaria spp.	File:Viola (Rineloricaria longicauda) 2.jpg		It is a peaceful fish that is best kept in good sized groups (6+) in a mature tank with plenty of shady hiding spots amongst plants, driftwood, slate caves, and PVC pipes.^[21]		75-82 F (24-28 C)^[21]	6.0-7.2^[21]
Twig catfish	Farlowella spp.	File:Farlowella vittata - 20120228.jpeg
	Sturisomatichthys spp.	File:Sturisoma aureum Richard Bartz.jpg
	Hypoptopoma spp.	File:Hypoptopoma inexspectatum.jpg
Golden dwarf sucker, golden oto	Otocinclus macrospilus	File:Otocinclus macrospilus 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Zebra dwarf sucker, zebra oto	Otocinclus cocama	File:Otocinclus cocama.jpg	Template:Convert

Long-whiskered catfish

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Bolt catfish	Aguarunichthys torosus		Template:Convert
Gold Zebra catfish	Brachyplatystoma juruense		Template:Convert
Zebra shovelnose	Brachyplatystoma tigrinum		Template:Convert
Vulture Catfish, zamurito	Calophysus macropterus	File:Pimelodidae Callophysus macropterus.jpg	Template:Convert
	Leiarius marmoratus	File:Leiarius marmoratus (juv).jpg	Template:Convert
	Leiarius pictus		Template:Convert
Redtail catfish	Phractocephalus hemioliopterus	File:Phractocephalus hemioliopterus2.JPG	Template:Convert	Needs at least a Template:Convert tank when mature, even though this does not provide them with the space to show their natural behaviour.^[22]	70–79 °F (21–26 °C)^[22]	6.0–7.5^[22]
Spotted pimelodus, pictus, pictus catfish	Pimelodus pictus	File:Pimelodus pictus.jpg	Template:Convert
Sturgeon catfish	Platystomatichthys sturio		Template:Convert
Barred sorubim	Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum	File:Pseudoplatystoma-fasciatum.jpg	Template:Convert
Tiger sorubim	Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum	File:Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum1.jpg	Template:Convert
Firewood catfish, (planiceps) shovelnose catfish	Sorubimichthys planiceps	File:Firewood catfish.jpg	Template:Convert
Lima shovelnose catfish	Sorubim lima	File:Silure spatule.jpg	Template:Convert

Squeakers and upside-down catfish

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
Brichard's syno	Synodontis brichardi	File:Synodontis brichardi.jpg	Template:Convert
Cuckoo squeaker	Synodontis multipunctatus	File:Synodontis-multipunctatus.jpg	Template:Convert
Clown squeaker	Synodontis decorus		Template:Convert
Even-spotted squeaker, dwarf lake syno, false cuckoo syno	Synodontis petricola	File:Synodontis petricola.jpg	Template:Convert
Featherfin squeaker	Synodontis eupterus	File:Synodontis Eupterus 3.JPG	Template:Convert
Malawi squeaker	Synodontis njassae	File:Synodontis njassae 01 ssj 20050321.jpg	Template:Convert
Polka dot squeaker, angel squeaker	Synodontis angelicus	File:Synodontis angelica.jpg	Template:Convert
Orangestriped squeaker, pyjama syno	Synodontis flavitaeniata	File:Synodontis flavitaeniatus Boulenger, 1919 2445028568.jpg	Template:Convert
Upside-down catfish	Synodontis nigriventris	File:Synodontis.jpg	Template:Convert	S. nigriventris prefers bottom feeding on Tubifex (or similar worms), but its main diet consists of algae.^[23] The blotched upside-down catfish is well suited to aquariums because of its small size (typically 9 or 10 cm or less) and peaceful demeanor.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".	Template:Convert^[24]	6.0 - 7.5^[24]
Yellow marbled syno, vermiculated syno	Synodontis schoutedeni	File:Synodontis schoutedeni David, 1936 3044607443.jpg	Template:Convert

Other catfish

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Three-striped African catfish	Pareutropius buffei		Template:Convert
Giraffe catfish	Auchenoglanis occidentalis	File:Auchenoglanis occidentalis 01 by Line1.JPG	Template:Convert
Electric catfish	Malapterurus electricus	File:Malapterurus electricus 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Eel catfish	Channallabes apus	File:Channallabes apus.jpg	Template:Convert
Black lancer catfish	Bagrichthys macracanthus		Template:Convert
Harlequin lancer catfish	Bagroides melapterus		Template:Convert
Crystal-eyed catfish	Hemibagrus wyckii		Template:Convert
Shadow catfish	Hyalobagrus flavus	File:Pelteobagrus ornatus (4222100061).jpg	Template:Convert
	Mystus bimaculatus		Template:Convert
Dwarf bumblebee catfish	Pseudomystus leiacanthus		Template:Convert
	Pseudeutropius moolenburghae		Template:Convert
Glass catfish	Kryptopterus vitreolus	File:Glaswelse.jpg	Template:Convert.
Striped glass catfish	Kryptopterus macrocephalus		Template:Convert.
Goonch	Bagarius lica		Template:Convert
Chocolate frogmouth catfish	Chaca bankanensis	File:Chaca bankanensis juveniles.png	Template:Convert
Asian banjo catfish	Acrochordonichthys rugosus		Template:Convert
Walking catfish	Clarias batrachus	File:Clarias batrachus Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée 10 04 2016 1.jpg	Template:Convert	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.^[25]
Black catfish, Narrowfront tandan	Neosilurus ater		Template:Convert
Stinging catfish	Heteropneustes fossilis	File:Мешкожаберный сом Гродно.JPG	Template:Convert
Sun catfish	Horabagrus brachysoma	File:The Manjakoori (Sun Catfish) from the Chalakudy River, Kerala.jpg	Template:Convert
Asian redtail catfish	Hemibagrus wyckioides		Template:Convert
Asian upside down catfish	Mystus leucophasis	File:Asian upside down catfish.png	Template:Convert
Asian bumblebee catfish	Pseudomystus siamensis		Template:Convert
Indawgyi stream catfish	Akysis prashadi		Template:Convert
Asian stone catfish	Hara jerdoni		Template:Convert
Iridescent shark	Pangasianodon hypophthalmus	File:Aquarium tropical de Pierrefitte-Nestalas 03082018 Pangasianodon hypophthalmus 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Chao Phraya giant shark, giant pangasius	Pangasius sanitwongsei	File:Pangasiidae - Pangasius hypophthalmus.JPG	Template:Convert
Colombian shark catfish	Ariopsis seemanni	File:MA Luisenpark Sciades seemanni.jpg	Template:Convert
Blue whale catfish	Cetopsis coecutiens	File:The whale candiru Cetopsis coecutiens.jpg	Template:Convert
Banjo catfish	Bunocephalus coracoideus	File:Banjo cat.jpg	Template:Convert
Giant raphael catfish	Megalodoras uranoscopus	File:Megalodoras uranoscopus.jpg	Template:Convert
Ripsaw catfish	Oxydoras niger	File:Oxydoras niger - Porte doree - 0178.jpg	Template:Convert
Striped raphael catfish	Platydoras armatulus	File:Platydoras costatus 5 (Piotr Kuczynski).jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted raphael catfish	Agamyxis pectinifrons	File:Dornwels.JPG	Template:Convert
Bottlenose catfish	Ageneiosus inermis		Template:Convert
Gulper catfish	Asterophysus batrachus	File:バトラクスキャット Asterophysus batrachus.jpg	Template:Convert
Midnight catfish	Auchenipterichthys coracoideus		Template:Convert
Oil catfish	Duringlanis perugiae		Template:Convert
Jaguar catfish	Liosomadoras oncinus	File:FMIB 38613 Arius oncinus.jpeg	Template:Convert
	Tatia intermedia		Template:Convert
Pygmy driftwood catfish	Trachelyichthys exilis		Template:Convert
	Trachelyopterus fisheri		Template:Convert

Characoids

Tetras

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Arowana tetra	Gnathocharax steindachneri	File:Gnathocharax steindachneri.jpg	Template:Convert
Black phantom tetra	Hyphessobrycon megalopterus	File:Hyphessobrycon megalopterus Porte Doree.jpg	Template:Convert^[26]	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.^[27]
Black neon tetra	Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi	File:Black neon tetra.jpg	Template:Convert^[28]
Black tetra, skirt tetra	Gymnocorymbus ternetzi	File:Adulter Trauermantelsalmer-Gymnocorymbus ternetzi.jpg	Template:Convert	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.^[29]
Black morpho tetra	Poecilocharax weitzmani	File:Crenuchidae Poeciliocharax weitzmani.jpg	Template:Convert
Bleeding heart tetra	Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma	File:Kirschflecksalmler-W.jpg	Template:Convert	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.^[30]
Bloodfin tetra	Aphyocharax anisitsi	File:Aphyocharax anisitsi 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Blue tetra	Knodus borki	File:Boehlkea fredcochui malefemale.jpg	Template:Convert
Blueberry tetra	Hyphessobrycon wadai		Template:Convert
	Brittanichthys axelrodi		Template:Convert
Bucktooth tetra	Exodon paradoxus	File:DSCN6064 (6260740474).jpg	Template:Convert
Buenos Aires tetra	Hyphessobrycon anisitsi	File:Hyphessobrycon anisitsi.jpg	Template:Convert
Cardinal tetra	Paracheirodon axelrodi	File:Paracheirodon cardinalis.JPG	Template:Convert	Similar to the Neon Tetra, but slightly larger and doesn't prefer to school as much. They need much larger tanks, although their temperament is similar.^[31]
Cave tetra, blind tetra	Astyanax mexicanus	File:Astyanax mexicanus, Palmiarnia Poznańska.jpg	Template:Convert	The cave tetra is the blind cave form of the Mexican tetra. This tetra prefers low to moderate lighting.^[32]
Cochu's blue tetra	Boehlkea fredcochui	File:Boehlkea fredcochui.jpg	Template:Convert
Colombian tetra	Hyphessobrycon columbianus	File:Hyphessobrycon colombianus.jpg	Template:Convert
Diamond tetra	Moenkhausia pittieri	File:Brillantsalmler.jpg	Template:Convert
Dawn tetra	Aphyocharax paraguayensis	File:Aphyocharax nattereri (ZFMK-ICH-010414).jpg	Template:Convert
Ember tetra	Hyphessobrycon amandae	File:AKT 1430bq.jpg	Template:Convert	Ember tetras have been known to live ten years or more. May become stressed by the presence of larger fish.^[33]	Template:Convert^[34]	Template:Convert^[34]	5 - 7 pH^[34]
Emperor tetra	Nematobrycon palmeri	File:Emperor tetra.jpg	Template:Convert
Flame tetra	Hyphessobrycon flammeus	File:Roter von Rio - Hyphessobrycon flammeus.jpg	Template:Convert
Flame-back Bleeding heart tetra	Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus	File:Kirschflecksalmler-M.jpg	Template:Convert
Garnet tetra, pretty tetra	Hemigrammus pulcher	File:H.pulcher IMG 3268.jpg	Template:Convert
Glass bloodfin tetra	Prionobrama filigera	File:Bloodfin Glass Tetra.jpg	Template:Convert
Glowlight tetra	Hemigrammus erythrozonus	File:Tetra Glowlight cropped.jpg	Template:Convert
Golden pristella tetra	Pristella maxillaris	File:Pristella maxillaris.jpg	Template:Convert
Green neon tetra	Paracheirodon simulans	File:Paracheirodon simulans.jpg	Template:Convert	Similar to Neon Tetras and Cardinal Tetras, they are the same to Neon Tetras beside having a green tiny near their top dorsal fin^[35]
Head and tail light tetra	Hemigrammus ocellifer	File:Head-&-Tail-Light-Tetra.jpg	Template:Convert
Hummingbird tetra	Trochilocharax ornatus		Template:Convert
January tetra	Hemigrammus hyanuary	File:Hemigrammus hyanuary thomnight 001.jpg	Template:Convert
Lemon tetra	Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis	File:Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis.jpg	Template:Convert
Neon tetra	Paracheirodon innesi	File:Neonka obecna paracheirodon innesi.jpg	Template:Convert	Neon tetras must be kept in groups of at least a half-dozen, as they are a shoaling species. With peaceful dispositions, they are also able to be kept with other species of non-aggressive fish.^[36]	38 L (10 gal)^[36]	68 to 79 F (20 to 26 C)^[36]	6.0–7.0^[37]
Ornate tetra	Hyphessobrycon bentosi	File:Schmucksalmler Hyphessobrycon bentosi.jpg	Template:Convert
Penguin tetra, blackline penguinfish	Thayeria boehlkei	File:Thayeria boehlkei.jpg	Template:Convert
Peruvian tetra	Hyphessobrycon peruvianus	File:Hyphessobrycon peruvianus (31520).png	Template:Convert
Rainbow tetra	Nematobrycon lacortei		Template:Convert
Red and Blue Peru tetra	Hyphessobrycon margitae	File:Hyphessobrycon margitae (live).png	Template:Convert
Red eye tetra Lamp eye tetra	Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae	File:Red eye tetra.jpg	Template:Convert
Red-line lizard tetra	Iguanodectes geisleri	File:Iguanodectes geisleri - AquaPorteDoree.JPG	Template:Convert
Red phantom tetra	Hyphessobrycon sweglesi	File:Megalamphodussweglesi01.jpg	Template:Convert
Redflank bloodfin	Aphyocharax rathbuni	File:Aphyocharax rathbuni (12422).jpg	Template:Convert
Rosy tetra	Hyphessobrycon rosaceus	File:Male Rosy Tetra.JPG	Template:Convert
Royal tetra	Inpaichthys kerri	File:05.Inpaichtys kerri.JPG	Template:Convert	Possesses an adipose fin allowing it to be differentiated from the Emperor tetra ^[38]
Ruby tetra	Axelrodia riesei	File:Pfeffersalmler Axelrodia riesei (16467043916).jpg	Template:Convert
Rummy-nose tetra	Hemigrammus rhodostomus	File:Petitella rhodostomus (Hemigrammus rhodostomus), 2013.jpg	Template:Convert	This common name is used for three different species of schooling fish with similar patterns: Hemigrammus rhodostomus, Hemigrammus bleheri, and Petitella georgiae.
False rummy-nose tetra	Petitella georgiae	File:Petitella georgiae (132146543).jpg	Template:Convert	This common name is used for three different species of schooling fish with similar patterns: Hemigrammus rhodostomus, Hemigrammus bleheri, and Petitella georgiae.
Splash tetra	Copella arnoldi	File:Copella arnoldi.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted splashing tetra	Copella meinkeni	File:Copella nattereri (Steindachner, 1876) 1056459125.jpg	Template:Convert
	Pyrrhulina spilota		Template:Convert
Serpae tetra	Hyphessobrycon serpae	File:Serpae tetra.JPG	Template:Convert
Silvertip tetra	Hasemania nana	File:Kobbertetra Hasemania nana.jpg	Template:Convert
	Tucanoichthys tucano		Template:Convert
X-ray tetra	Pristella maxillaris	File:Pristella tetra1.jpg	Template:Convert	Also just called the X-ray fish.
Yellow phantom tetra	Hyphessobrycon roseus	File:Hyphessobrycon roseus 32051589.jpg	Template:Convert
African moon tetra	Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus		Template:Convert
Congo tetra	Phenacogrammus interruptus	File:Phenacogrammus interruptus (aka).jpg	Template:Convert	Peaceful but may scare shy species with its active swimming and large adult size. Recommended for most community tanks however. Do not keep Congo tetras with fin-nipping species as the spectacular fins of the males will be destroyed.^[39]	108 L (28.5 gal)^[39]	73-82 °F (23-28 °C)^[39]	6.0-7.5^[39]
	Phenacogrammus aurantiacus	File:Aquarium de la Porte Dorée - Poisson 21 (cropped).jpg	Template:Convert
Jellybean tetra	Ladigesia roloffi	File:Ladigesia roloffi - AquaPorteDoree 06.JPG	Template:Convert
Long-fin tetra	Brycinus longipinnis	File:Langflossensalmler Brycinus longipinnis Tierpark Hellabrunn-2.jpg	Template:Convert
Niger tetra	Arnoldichthys spilopterus	File:Arnoldichthys spilopterus.JPG	Template:Convert
	Alestopetersius brichardi		Template:Convert
Yellow-tailed Congo tetra	Alestopetersius caudalis	File:Alestopetersius caudalis.jpg	Template:Convert

Hatchetfish

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Common hatchetfish	Gasteropelecus sternicla	File:Gasteropelecus sternicla.JPG	Template:Convert	Requires a varied diet including fruit flies^[40]^[41]
Marbled hatchetfish	Carnegiella strigata	File:Beilbauchsalmler.jpg	Template:Convert	Requires a varied diet including fruit flies^[41]^[40]
Black-winged hatchetfish	Carnegiella marthae	File:BlackWingedHatchetfish.jpg	Template:Convert
Pygmy hatchetfish	Carnegiella myersi		Template:Convert

Pencil fishes

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size
Golden pencilfish	Nannostomus beckfordi	File:Nannostomus-beckfordi.jpg	Template:Convert
Hockeystick pencilfish	Nannostomus eques	File:Nannostomus eques.jpg	Template:Convert
Barred pencilfish	Nannostomus espei	File:Nannostomus-espei.jpg	Template:Convert
Dwarf pencilfish	Nannostomus marginatus	File:Nannostomus marginatus, adultes Männchen.jpg	Template:Convert
Coral-red pencilfish	Nannostomus mortenthaleri	File:Red Pencilfish.jpg	Template:Convert
	Nannostomus nigrotaeniatus	File:Nannostomus nigrotaeniatus - AquariumPorteDoree 02.jpg	Template:Convert
Three-lined pencilfish	Nannostomus trifasciatus	File:Nannostomustrifasciatus.jpg	Template:Convert
One-lined Pencilfish	Nannostomus unifasciatus	File:Nannostomus unifasciatus.jpg	Template:Convert

Serrasalminae (pacus, piranhas, and silver dollars)

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
Silver dollar	Metynnis argenteus	File:Silver Dollar Metynnis argenteus.jpg	Template:Convert	The name "silver dollar" may also refer to Metynnis hypsauchen, Metynnis maculatus, or other related fishes.
Schreitmuller's metynnis	Metynnis hypsauchen	File:Metynnis hypsauchen small.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted silver dollar	Metynnis lippincottianus	File:Metynnis lippincottianus - Spotted Silver Dollar.jpg	Template:Convert
Red-bellied pacu	Colossoma bidens	File:Red Pacu.JPG	Template:Convert		Template:Convert
Red piranha	Pygocentrus nattereri	File:Gregory Moine - Red bellied Piranha (by).jpg	Template:Convert
Redeye piranha, black piranha	Serrasalmus rhombeus	File:BlackPirahna2010.jpg	Template:Convert
Wimple piranha	Catoprion mento	File:Catoprion mento (juvenile).jpeg	Template:Convert
	Mylossoma aureum	File:Mylossoma aureum.jpg	Template:Convert
Disk tetra	Myleus schomburgkii	File:Myleus schomburgkii.jpg	Template:Convert		23 °C to 27 °C	5.0–7.0

Other Characins

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size
African pike characin	Hepsetus odoe	File:Hepsetus odoe.jpg	Template:Convert
Goliath tigerfish	Hydrocynus goliath	File:Hydrocynus goliath.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted pike-characin	Boulengerella maculata	File:Boulengerella maculata - Karlsruhe Zoo 01.jpg	Template:Convert
Hujeta gar	Ctenolucius hujeta	File:Ctenolucius hujeta 3.jpg	Template:Convert
Slender hemiodus	Hemiodus gracilis	File:Hemiodopsis2.JPG	Template:Convert
Kissing prochilodus, flagtail Prochilodus	Semaprochilodus insignis	File:Prochilodus insignis - Zoo Frankfurt 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Marbled headstander	Abramites hypselonotus	File:Abramites hypselonotus.jpg	Template:Convert^[42]
Banded leporinus	Leporinus fasciatus	File:Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus) (7124562451).jpg	Template:Convert
Striped headstander	Anostomus anostomus	File:Anostomus anostomus, striped headstander.jpg	Template:Convert
	Synaptolaemus latofasciatus		Template:Convert
Siver distichodus	Distichodus affinis		Template:Convert
Six-banded distichodus	Distichodus sexfasciatus	File:Distichodontidae - Distichodus sexfasciatus.JPG	Template:Convert
	Neolebias ansorgii		Template:Convert
Payara	Hydrolycus scomberoides	File:Hydrolycus scomberoides by OpenCage.jpg	Template:Convert
Pink-tail chalceus	Chalceus macrolepidotus	File:Chalceus macrolepidotus.jpg	Template:Convert
Red wolf fish	Erythrinus erythrinus	File:Erythrinus erythrinus.jpg	Template:Convert
Red tail barracuda	Acestrorhynchus falcatus	File:Acestrorhynchus falcatus Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée 10 04 2016.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted headstander	Chilodus punctatus	File:Chilodus.jpg	Template:Convert

Cichlids

Lake Malawi cichlids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Sunshine peacock cichlid	Aulonocara baenschi	File:Aulonocara hansbaenschi.jpg	Template:Convert
Red shoulder peacock	Aulonocara hansbaenschi	File:Aulonocara hansbaenschi RB3.jpg	Template:Convert
Eureka red peacock	Aulonocara jacobfreibergi	File:Aulonocara jacobfreigi.jpg	Template:Convert
Aulonocara chizumulu	Aulonocara korneliae		Template:Convert
Pale Usisya aulonocara	Aulonocara steveni	File:Aulonocara steveni Usisya.jpg	Template:Convert
Flavescent peacock	Aulonocara stuartgranti	File:Frankfurt Zoo - Aulonocara stuartgranti Usisya.jpg	Template:Convert
Spilo	Champsochromis spilorhynchus		Template:Convert
	Copadichromis azureus	File:Copadichromis azureus.jpg	Template:Convert
Red fin hap	Copadichromis borleyi	File:Copadichromis borleyi2.jpg	Template:Convert
Blue dolphin cichlid, lumphead cichlid	Cyrtocara moorii	File:Cyrtocara moorii.jpg	Template:Convert
Afra cichlid, dogtooth cichild	Cynotilapia afra	File:Cynotilapia afra.jpg	Template:Convert
Malawi eyebiter	Dimidiochromis compressiceps	File:Cichlidae - Dimidiochromis compressiceps.JPG	Template:Convert
Rusty cichlid, lavender cichild	Iodotropheus sprengerae	File:Iodotropheus sprengerae.jpg	Template:Convert
Electric yellow cichlid	Labidochromis caeruleus	File:Electric Yellow Lab Cichlid.jpg	Template:Convert
Fuelleborn's cichlid, Blue mbuna	Labeotropheus fuelleborni	File:Labeotropheus fuelleborni crop.png	Template:Convert
Scrapermouth mbuna	Labeotropheus trewavasae	File:Labeotropheus trewawasae.jpg	Template:Convert
Hongi, Red-top kimpumpa	Labidochromis sp. "Hongi"	File:Labidochromis sp hongi.jpg	Template:Convert
Yellow Top Mbamba	Labidochromis sp. "Mbamba Bay"		Template:Convert
Aurora	Maylandia aurora		Template:Convert
Cobalt blue cichlid, cobalt zebra cichlid	Maylandia callainos	File:Cobaltblue1.jpg	Template:Convert
Red zebra cichlid	Maylandia estherae	File:Pyszczak.jpg	Template:Convert
Kenyi cichlid	Maylandia lombardoi	File:Maylandia lombardoi.jpg	Template:Convert
Zebra mbuna	Maylandia zebra	File:Maylandia zebra 61728832.jpg	Template:Convert
Auratus cichlid, Malawi golden cichlid	Melanochromis auratus	File:Melanochromis auratus (female).jpg	Template:Convert
Chipokee cichlid	Melanochromis chipokae		Template:Convert
Blue johanni cichlid, Maingano	Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos	File:Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos.jpg	Template:Convert
Pearl of Likoma	Melanochromis joanjohnsonae	File:Melanochromis joanjohnsonae.jpg	Template:Convert
Fusco	Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus	File:Nimbochromis Fuscotaeniatus male.jpg	Template:Convert
Livingston's cichlid	Nimbochromis livingstonii	File:Adult male livingstonii.png	Template:Convert
Kaligono	Nimbochromis polystigma	File:Polystigma.jpg	Template:Convert
Venustus cichlid, giraffe cichild	Nimbochromis venustus	File:Nimbochromis venustus.JPG	Template:Convert
Deep-water hap	Placidochromis electra	File:Placidochromis electra Chambo.jpg	Template:Convert
Fenestratus	Protomelas fenestratus	File:Protomelas fenestratus.jpg	Template:Convert
Red empress cichlid	Protomelas taeniolatus	File:Protomelas taeniolatus by Derek Ramsey.jpg	Template:Convert
Yellow-tail acei	Pseudotropheus sp. "acei"	File:Yellow tailed acei.jpg	Template:Convert
Bumblebee cichlid, hornet cichlid	Pseudotropheus crabro	File:Pseudotropheus Crabo Male.JPG	Template:Convert
Dwarf Mbuna	Pseudotropheus demasoni	File:Pseudotropheus demasoni.jpg	Template:Convert
Johanni cichlid	Pseudotropheus johannii	File:Melanochromis johanni Male.jpg	Template:Convert
Saulosi	Pseudotropheus saulosi	File:Pseudotropheus saulosi.jpg	Template:Convert
Pindani	Chindongo socolofi	File:Eisblauer Maulbrüter Mbuna Pseudotropheus Socolofi Malawi Male P1000285.JPG	Template:Convert
Malawi barracuda	Rhamphochromis macrophthalmus		Template:Convert	academic sources disagree on whether same as Rhamphochromis longiceps - one of several unrelated fish commonly called the "Tigerfish"
Electric blue cichlid	Sciaenochromis fryeri	File:Fryeri2.jpg	Template:Convert
Big-mouth hap	Tyrannochromis macrostoma		Template:Convert

Lake Tanganyika cichlids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Calvus	Altolamprologus calvus	File:Altolamprologus calvus - Perlhuhn-Buntbarsch.jpg	Template:Convert
Compressiceps	Altolamprologus compressiceps	File:Altolamprologus compressiceps - Karlsruhe Zoo 01.jpg	Template:Convert
	Benthochromis tricoti	File:Benthochromis tricoti.jpg	Template:Convert
	Boulengerochromis microlepis	File:DKoehl Boulengerochromis microlepis.jpg	Template:Convert
	Callochromis pleurospilus		Template:Convert
	Chalinochromis brichardi	File:Chalinochromis Brichardi pair.jpg	Template:Convert
	Cyathopharynx furcifer	File:Cyathopharynx.JPG	Template:Convert
Frontosa cichild	Cyphotilapia frontosa	File:Cyphotilapia frontosa by Ark.jpg	Template:Convert	Ongoing academic discussion currently specifies C. frontosa as Cyphotilapia from the northern half of Lake Tanganyika, while C. gibberosa are those from the south. Further tentative species are under review.
Frontosa cichild	Cyphotilapia gibberosa	File:Cyphotilapia gibberosa - GRB.jpg	Template:Convert	Since the relatively recent discovery of C. gibberosa (2003), the name "Frontosa Cichlid" has been applied by some to both members of the genus. Whether this trend will continue, or C. gibberosa will be given its own common name remains to be seen.
Herring cichlid, sardine cichlid	Cyprichromis leptosoma	File:Cyprichromis leptosoma.jpg	Template:Convert
Descamp's strange-tooth cichlid	Ectodus descampsii	File:Ectodus descampsii.jpg	Template:Convert
Brown julie	Julidochromis dickfeldi	File:Julidochromis dickfeldi.jpg	Template:Convert
Marlier's julie	Julidochromis marlieri	File:Schachbrett-Schlankcichlide.jpg	Template:Convert fem / Template:Convert male
Golden julie	Julidochromis ornatus	File:Julidochromis ornatus in Ouwehands Dierenpark.jpg	Template:Convert
Convict julie	Julidochromis regani	File:Julidochromis regani adult.jpg	Template:Convert fem / Template:Convert male
Masked julie	Julidochromis transcriptus	File:J gombe1.jpg	Template:Convert
	Lamprologus ocellatus	File:Lamprologus ocellatus.jpg	Template:Convert
	Lamprologus signatus		Template:Convert
	Neolamprologus brevis	File:Neolamprologus brevis sunspot 2049.jpg	Template:Convert
Lyretail cichlid, fairy cichlid	Neolamprologus brichardi	File:Neolamprologus brichardi.jpg	Template:Convert
Lemon cichlid	Neolamprologus leleupi	File:Neolamprologus leleupi 2.jpg	Template:Convert
	Neolamprologus multifasciatus	File:Neolamprologus multifasciatus 2.jpg	Template:Convert
	Neolamprologus similis	File:Neolamprologus similis 2060.jpg	Template:Convert	A small shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Very similar to N. multifsciatus but similis has striping from the body continue to the head
Five-barred lamprologus	Neolamprologus tretocephalus	File:Neolamprologus tretocephalus.jpg	Template:Convert
Featherfin	Ophthalmotilapia ventralis		Template:Convert
	Petrochromis trewavasae		Template:Convert
	Simochromis pleurospilus		Template:Convert
	Tropheus duboisi	File:Tropheus duboisi.jpg	Template:Convert
	Tropheus moorii	File:TropheusspRed200.jpg	Template:Convert
	Tropheus polli	File:Tropheus polli.jpg	Template:Convert
	Variabilichromis moorii	File:Variabilichromis moorii en aquarium..jpg	Template:Convert
Yellow sand cichlid	Xenotilapia flavipinnis	File:Xenotilapia flavipinnis by DaijuAzuma.jpg	Template:Convert

Lake Victoria cichlids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size
Allauad's haplo	Astatoreochromis alluaudi	File:Astatoreochromis-alluaudi-LakeRweru-GB.jpg	Template:Convert
	Haplochromis aeneocolor	File:Haplochromis aeneocolor.jpg	Template:Convert
Zebra obliquidens	Haplochromis latifasciatus	File:Astatotilapia latifasciata.png	Template:Convert
Flameback	Haplochromis nyererei	File:Pundamilia (Haplochromis) nyererei male.jpg	Template:Convert
	Haplochromis thereuterion		Template:Convert
Hippo Point Salmon	Ptyochromis sp. "Hippo Point Salmon"		Template:Convert

Miscellaneous African cichlids (non-Rift Lake)

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size
African butterfly cichlid	Anomalochromis thomasi	File:Anomalochromis thomasi 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Dwarf Egyptian mouthbrooder	Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor	File:Egyptian Mouthbrooder (male).jpg	Template:Convert
Guenther's mouthbrooder	Chromidotilapia guntheri	File:Chromidotilapia guntheri Bama BF cpl fry2.jpg	Template:Convert
Jewel cichlid, two-spotted jewel cichlid	Rubricatochromis bimaculatus	File:Hemichromis bimaculatus1.jpg	Template:Convert
Lifalili jewel cichlid, blood-red jewel cichlid	Rubricatochromis lifalili	File:Cichlidae - Hemichromis lifalili.JPG	Template:Convert
Ocellated kribensis	Pelvicachromis subocellatus		Template:Convert
Rainbow krib	Pelvicachromis pulcher	File:Pelvicachromis pulcher (male) 02.jpg	Template:Convert
Striped kribensis	Pelvicachromis taeniatus	File:Pelvicachromis taeniatus.JPG	Template:Convert
Yellow kribensis	Wallaceochromis humilis		Template:Convert
Lionhead cichlid	Steatocranus casuarius	File:Steatocranus casuarius.jpg	Template:Convert
	Nanochromis parilus		Template:Convert

Central American cichlids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Bay snook	Petenia splendida	File:Cichlidae - Petenia splendida .JPG	Template:Convert
Blackbelt cichlid	Vieja maculicauda	File:Vieja maculicauda.jpg	Template:Convert
Convict cichlid	Amatitlania nigrofasciata	File:Convicts Cichlids.jpg	Template:Convert
	Amatitlania myrnae		Template:Convert
Firemouth cichlid	Thorichthys meeki	File:Feuermaulbuntbarsch.jpg	Template:Convert
Jack Dempsey cichlid	Rocio octofasciata	File:Cichlasoma octofasciata.jpg	Template:Convert
Jaguar cichlid, managuense cichlid	Parachromis managuensis	File:Parachromis managuensis 2012 G1.jpg	Template:Convert
Mayan cichlid	Mayaheros urophthalmus	File:Mayaheros urophthalmus 261444461.jpg	Template:Convert
Midas cichlid	Amphilophus citrinellus	File:Dählhölzli - Zitronen Buntbarsch 3.jpg	Template:Convert	commonly confused with red devil cichlids, but it is an entirely different species ^[43]
Nicaraguan cichlid, moga	Hypsophrys nicaraguensis	File:Cichlidae Hypsophrys nicaraguensis 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Poor man's tropheus	Neetroplus nematopus	File:Neetroplus nematopus.png	Template:Convert
Rainbow cichlid	Herotilapia multispinosa	File:Herotilapia multispinosa.jpg	Template:Convert
Red terror, guayas cichlid	Mesoheros festae	File:Red Terror Festae Chiclid.jpg	Template:Convert
Salvin's cichlid	Trichromis salvini	File:Salvini4a.jpg	Template:Convert
Texas cichlid, Rio Grande cichlid	Herichthys cyanoguttatus	File:Herichthys cyanoguttatum (Rio Grande Cichlid).jpg	Template:Convert
T-bar cichlid	Amatitlania sajica	File:Amatitlania sajica.jpg	Template:Convert
Wolf cichlid	Parachromis dovii	File:Parachromis dovii guapote.JPG	Template:Convert
Yellowjacket cichlid	Parachromis friedrichsthalii	File:Yellowjacket Cichlids (Parachromis friedrichsthalii) - Carwash Cenote QR.jpg	Template:Convert
False yellowjacket cichlid	Parachromis motaguensis		Template:Convert

South American cichlids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
Blue acara	Andinoacara pulcher	File:Aequidens pulcher.jpg	Template:Convert
Thread-finned acara	Acarichthys heckelii	File:Acarichthys heckeli.JPG	Template:Convert
Angelfish	Pterophyllum scalare	File:Freshwater angelfish biodome.jpg	Template:Convert	In an enclosed tank habitat, the fish's territorial, aggressive nature is heightened, so don't house angelfish with shy species that are intimidated by pushy, boisterous fish.^[44]	75–82 °F (25–28 °C)^[44]	6.8 – 7^[44]
Altum angelfish	Pterophyllum altum	File:Pterophyllum altum.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted angelfish	Pterophyllum leopoldi	File:Pterophyllum leopoldi.jpg	Template:Convert
Chocolate cichlid	Hypselecara temporalis	File:Hypselecara temporalis.jpg	Template:Convert
Common discus, red discus	Symphysodon discus	File:Discus heckel.jpg	Template:Convert
Blue discus, green discus	Symphysodon aequifasciatus	File:Blue Discus.jpg	Template:Convert
Eartheater cichlid	Geophagus altifrons	File:Cichlidae - Geophagus altifrons.JPG	Template:Convert
Demon eartheater	Satanoperca jurupari	File:Satanoperca--jurupari.jpg	Template:Convert
Threespot eartheater	Satanoperca daemon		Template:Convert
Flag cichlid	Mesonauta festivus	File:Mesonauta festivus.jpg	Template:Convert
Greenstreaked eartheater, cupid cichlid	Biotodoma cupido	File:Biotodoma cupido.png	Template:Convert
Green terror	Andinoacara rivulatus	File:Aequidens rivulatus.jpg	Template:Convert
Oscar	Astronotus ocellatus	File:Astronotus ocellatus - side (aka).jpg	Template:Convert	Many people that purchase these fish do not realize that the fish could grow to a foot long (30 cm) within a year. Due to their fast growth rate and large size as an adult, they are often kept in aquariums that are too small for them.^[45]	72-80 °F (22-27 °C)^[45]	6.0-7.5^[45]
Butterfly peacock bass	Cichla ocellaris	File:Cichla ocellaris Dvur zoo 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Orinoco peacock bass	Cichla orinocensis	File:Cichla orinocensis 203639774.jpg	Template:Convert
Speckled peacock bass, speckled pavon	Cichla temensis	File:Cichla temensis.jpg	Template:Convert
Pearl cichlid	Geophagus brasiliensis	File:Geophagus brasiliensis.jpg	Template:Convert
Severum	Heros efasciatus	File:Heros severus.JPG	Template:Convert
Uaru, waroo	Uaru amphiacanthoides	File:Uaru.jpg	Template:Convert	Also known as the Triangle Cichlid.
Zebra Pike Cichlid	Crenicichla zebrina	File:Crenicichla.jpg	Template:Convert

Dwarf cichlids (apistogrammas, rams and others)

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range	Water Hardness
Agassiz's dwarf cichlid	Apistogramma agassizii	File:Apistogramma Agassizii.jpg	Template:Convert
Umbrella cichlid	Apistogramma borellii	File:Apistogramma borellii.jpg	Template:Convert
Cockatoo cichlid	Apistogramma cacatuoides	File:Cacatuoides.JPG	Template:Convert
	Apistogramma nijsseni	File:Apistogramma nijsseni (f).jpg	Template:Convert			24-28 °C	5.0-6.5	0-72 ppm
Three-striped dwarf ichlid	Apistogramma trifasciata	File:Apistogramma trifasciata.jpg	Template:Convert
Two-striped dwarf cichlid, banded dwarf cichlid	Apistogramma bitaeniata	File:Apistogramma bitaeniata.jpg	Template:Convert
Keyhole cichlid	Cleithracara maronii	File:Akara z Maroni.jpg	Template:Convert
Lyretail checkerboard cichlid, chessboard cichlid	Dicrossus filamentosus	File:Dicrossus filamentosus male.png	Template:Convert
Zebra acara	Ivanacara adoketa	File:Ivanacara adoketa5265.jpg	Template:Convert
Dwarf flag cichlid	Laetacara curviceps	File:Laetacara curviceps.jpg	Template:Convert
Blue ram, German ram, ram cichlid German blue ram	Mikrogeophagus ramirezi	File:Mikrogeophagus ramirezi male.jpg	Template:Convert ^[46]	These small and colorful fish require precise water parameters, and if you don't meet those parameters, your fish could be severely impacted.^[46]	Template:Convert^[46]	78 - 85 F (25.5 - 29.4 C)^[46]	6.0 – 7.5^[46]
Bolivian ram	Mikrogeophagus altispinosus	File:Male altispinosa dwarf cichlid (3229597033).jpg	Template:Convert
Goldeneye cichlid	Nannacara anomala	File:Nannacara anomala, male1.jpg	Template:Convert

Other cichlids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Canara pearlspot	Etroplus canarensis	File:Etroplus canarensis.jpg	Template:Convert
Green chromide	Etroplus suratensis	File:Etroplus suratensis.jpg	Template:Convert
Orange chromide	Pseudetroplus maculatus	File:Etroplus Maculatus.JPG	Template:Convert
Pinstripe damba	Paretroplus menarambo	File:Cichlidae - Paretroplus menarambo.JPG	Template:Convert
Blood parrot cichlid	(Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus)	File:BloodParrot.jpg		Not considered a separate species of cichlid but a hybrid.^[47]
Flowerhorn cichlid	Cichlasoma sp.	File:Flowerhorn.jpg	Template:Convert	Not considered a separate species of cichlid but a hybrid.^[47]

Cyprinids

Barbs

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
African banded barb	Enteromius fasciolatus	File:Barbus fasciolatus.jpg	Template:Convert
African butterfly barb	Enteromius hulstaerti		Template:Convert
Jae barb	Enteromius jae	File:Cameroon2011 10 (1) (6857664596).jpg	Template:Convert
Arulius barb	Dawkinsia arulius	File:Dawkinsia arulius -Marcus Knight.jpg	Template:Convert		66 °F to 77 °F (19°-25 °C)	6 – 8
Bigspot barb, Duncker's barb	Barbodes dunckeri	File:Clownbarbe 2.jpg	Template:Convert		72 - 85 °F (22 - 29 °C)	6 - 7
Black ruby barb	Pethia nigrofasciata	File:Black Ruby Barb 700.jpg	Template:Convert
Cherry barb	Puntius titteya	File:Male Cherry Barb 700.jpg	Template:Convert
Denison's barb, red line torpedo barb	Sahyadria denisonii	File:Puntius denisonii 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Drape fin barb	Oreichthys crenuchoides	File:Oreichthys.jpg	Template:Convert
Gold barb	Barbodes semifasciolatus	File:Brokat.jpg	Template:Convert
Golden barb	Pethia gelius	File:Pethia gelius hi res.jpg	Template:Convert
Odessa barb	Pethia padamya	File:Pethia padamya - male - AquaPorteDoree 01.JPG	Template:Convert
Melon barb	Haludaria fasciata	File:Pandabarben.jpg	Template:Convert
Mascara Barb	Dawkinsia assimilis	File:Puntius assimilis.png	Template:Convert		66 °F to 77 °F (19°-25 °C)	6 – 8
	Dawkinsia rohani	File:D rohani- Rahul Gautam.jpg	Template:Convert		66 °F to 77 °F (19°-25 °C)	6 – 8
	Dawkinsia tambraparniei	File:Dawkinsia Tambraparanei.jpg	Template:Convert		66 °F to 77 °F (19°-25 °C)	6 – 8
Narayan barb	Pethia setnai		Template:Convert
Rosy barb	Pethia conchonius	File:Puntius conchonius.jpg	Template:Convert
Sawbwa barb	Sawbwa resplendens	File:Sawbwa resplendens.jpg	Template:Convert
Tic-tac-toe barb	Pethia stoliczkana	File:PuntiusStoliczkanus.jpg	Template:Convert
Spanner barb, t-barb	Barbodes lateristriga	File:Puntius lateristriga.jpg	Template:Convert
Fiveband barb, pentazona barb	Desmopuntius hexazona	File:Desmopuntius hexazona.jpg	Template:Convert
Snakeskin barb	Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus	File:Puntius rhomboocellatus.jpg	Template:Convert
	Eirmotus octozona		Template:Convert
Checker barb	Oliotius oligolepis	File:Puntius oligolepis.jpg	Template:Convert
Tiger barb, sumatra barb	Puntigrus tetrazona	File:Tigerbarbe Puntius tetrazona.jpg	Template:Convert	Keep in shoals of 8 or 10 to prevent aggression^[48]
Tinfoil barb	Barbonymus schwanenfeldii	File:Tinfoil barbs 01.jpg	Template:Convert	Genus of large 'barbs' in some ways more closely reated to classic carps

Other cyprinids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Giant sword minnow	Macrochirichthys macrochirus	File:Macrochirichthys macrochirus.jpg	Template:Convert
Hampala barb	Hampala macrolepidota	File:Hampal macrol 101016-7858 mp.JPG	Template:Convert
Mad barb	Leptobarbus hoevenii	File:Juvenile Leptobarbus hoevenii.jpg	Template:Convert
Bala shark	Balantiocheilus melanopterus	File:Balantiocheilos melanopterus.JPG	Template:Convert	Grows large, needs lots of swimming room and is a schooling fish so a 125-gallon would be good for 3-4^[49]
Black shark	Labeo chrysophekadion	File:Black Sharkminnow (Labeo chrysophekadion) (8683050709).jpg	Template:Convert
Apollo Shark	Luciosoma setigerum	File:Luciosoma setigerum.jpg	Template:Convert
Siamese algae eater, fringe barb	Crossocheilus langei	File:Crossocheilus siamensis.jpg	Template:Convert	Many other fish in the order Cypriniformes are also 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.^[50]
	Cyclocheilichthys janthochir		Template:Convert
Flying fox (fish)	Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus	File:Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus.jpg	Template:Convert
Red-tailed black shark	Epalzeorhynchos bicolor	File:Epalzeorhynchos bicolor2.jpg	Template:Convert
Rainbow shark	Epalzeorhynchos frenatum	File:Fransenlipper.JPG	Template:Convert
Cambodian log sucker, false Siamese algae eater	Ceratogarra cambodgiensis	File:Crossocheilus siamensis pl.jpg	Template:Convert
Jullien's golden carp	Probarbus jullieni	File:Probarbus jullieni.jpg	Template:Convert
Panda garra	Garra flavatra	File:Panda Garra.jpg	Template:Convert
Chinese algae eater	Gyrinocheilus aymonieri	File:Gyrinocheilus (Chinese Algae Eater) in Aquarium.jpg	Template:Convert	This species may be sold under a variety of common names, including Siamese algae eater, Chinese algae eater, golden algae eater, or sucking loach. A gold colored form also exists.
Medaka	Oryzias latipes	File:Kitano Medaka Male by Hino, Tokyo.jpg	Template:Convert
Javanese ricefish	Oryzias javanicus	File:Oryzias javanicus 3.jpg	Template:Convert
Daisy's Ricefish	Oryzias woworae	File:Oryzias woworae.jpg	Template:Convert

Rasboras

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Harlequin rasbora	Trigonostigma heteromorpha	File:Trigonostigma heteromorpha1.jpg	Template:Convert	Also known as Harlequin tetra or Harlequin barb.
Glowlight rasbora	Trigonostigma hengeli	File:Trigonostigma hengeli.jpg	Template:Convert
Red-striped rasbora	Trigonopoma pauciperforatum	File:Trigonopoma pauciperforatum female.png	Template:Convert			Template:Convert
Graceful Rasbora	Trigonopoma gracile	File:LK-ซิวแถบทอง11.jpg	Template:Convert			Template:Convert
Chili rasbora	Boraras brigittae	File:Boraras brigittae.jpg	Template:Convert	Should be kept in acidic water which can be difficult to maintain for most beginners in the aquarium hobby.^[51]	Template:Convert^[51]	Template:Convert^[51]	5-6^[51]
Dwarf rasbora	Boraras maculatus	File:Boraras Maculata.jpg	Template:Convert
Phoenix rasbora	Boraras merah	File:Boraras merah4.png	Template:Convert
Eyespot rasbora	Brevibora dorsiocellata	File:Rasbora dorsiocellata.jpg	Template:Convert
Brittans Rasbora	Kottelatia brittani	File:Kottelatia brittani.jpg	Template:Convert
Porthole Rasbora	Rasbora cephalotaenia	File:Rasbora cephalotaenia 154143217.jpg	Template:Convert
Brilliant rasbora	Rasbora einthovenii	File:Rasbora einthovenii.jpg	Template:Convert
Clown rasbora	Rasbora kalochroma	File:Rasbora kalochroma.jpg	Template:Convert
Patrick's Rasbora	Rasbora patrickyapi		Template:Convert
Scissortail rasbora	Rasbora trilineata	File:Rasbora trilineata.jpg	Template:Convert
Volcano rasbora	Rasbora vulcanus	File:Rasbora vulcanus pair.png	Template:Convert
Kubotai Rasbora, Green Kubotai Rasbora, Green Neon Rasbora, Yellow Neon Rasbora	Microdevario kubotai	File:Microdevario kubotai-hires.jpg	Template:Convert
Blackline rasbora, red-tailed rasbora	Rasbora borapetensis	File:LK-ซิวหางแดง3.jpg	Template:Convert
Espei rasbora	Trigonostigma espei	File:Trigonostigma espei 2023.jpg	Template:Convert
Fire rasbora	Rasboroides vaterifloris	File:Rasboroides vaterifloris.jpg	Template:Convert
Least rasbora	Boraras urophthalmoides	File:Boraras uraphthalmoides Thai.jpg	Template:Convert

Danios and other danionins

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
	Sundadanio axelrodi	File:Sundadanio cf. axelrodi.jpg	Template:Convert
Pearl danio	Danio albolineatus	File:Danio albolineatus.jpg	Template:Convert	subspecies:blue-redstripe danio, Kedah danio
Barred danio	Devario pathirana	File:Devario pathirana.jpg	Template:Convert
Celestial Pearl danio	Danio margaritatus	File:Danio margaritatus (zoom) 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Emerald dwarf danio	Danio erythromicron	File:D.erythromicron crop.jpg	Template:Convert
Fireline devario	Devario sondhii		Template:Convert
Giant danio	Devario aequipinnatus	File:Devario aequipinnatus.JPG	Template:Convert
Lake Inle Danio	Devario auropurpureus	File:Devario auropurpureus.jpg	Template:Convert
Glowlight danio	Danio choprae	File:Glowlight Danio - Danio Choprae.JPG	Template:Convert
Gold-ring danio	Danio tinwini	File:Danio tinwini sparring males.jpg	Template:Convert
Malabar danio	Devario malabaricus	File:Danio sp.jpg	Template:Convert
Ocelot danio	Danio kyathit	File:Danio kyathit.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted danio	Danio nigrofasciatus	File:Danio nigrofasciatus.jpg	Template:Convert
Turquoise danio	Danio kerri	File:Danio kerri.jpg	Template:Convert
Zebra danio	Danio rerio	File:Zebrafisch.jpg	Template:Convert
	Opsarius ardens	File:Barillius Chemberi Kannur.jpg	Template:Convert
	Opsarius pulchellus	File:OP2.jpg	Template:Convert

Cold-water cyprinids

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Goldfish	Carassius auratus	File:Goldfish3.jpg	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	File:Ojiya Nishikigoi no Sato ac (3).jpg	30+ cm (12+ in)
White Cloud Mountain minnow	Tanichthys albonubes	File:White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Red shiner	Cyprinella lutrensis	File:Red shiner.JPG	Template:Convert
Rainbow shiner	Notropis chrosomus	File:Notropis chrosomus - Wilhelma 01.jpg	Template:Convert
Chinese high fin banded shark	Myxocyprinus asiaticus	File:Myxocyprinus asiaticus by OpenCage.jpg	Template:Convert
Tench	Tinca tinca	File:Tinca tinca Prague Vltava 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Amur bitterling	Rhodeus sericeus	File:RhodeusSericeusBitterlingMaleSpawningColors.jpg	Template:Convert

Loaches

Loaches

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Borneo hillstream loach	Gastromyzon ctenocephalus	File:Gastromyzon ctenocephalus1.jpg	Template:Convert	Eats mainly algae. High oxygen level and water quality are greatly appreciated in addition to a strong current (but not needed as many sources claim)^[52]	Template:Convert^[53]	Template:Convert^[53]	6.5 – 8.0 pH^[53]
Borneo hillstream loach	Gastromyzon zebrinus		Template:Convert	See above^[52]	Template:Convert^[53]	Template:Convert^[53]	6.5 – 8.0 pH^[53]
Clown loach	Chromobotia macracanthus	File:2015-09-13-223-Tiger-loach.jpg	Template:Convert
Green tiger loach	Syncrossus hymenophysa		Template:Convert
Fire-eyed loach	Barbucca diabolica		Template:Convert
Fork-tailed loach	Vaillantella maassi		Template:Convert
Horseface loach	Acantopsis dialuzona	File:Acantopsis choirorhynchos.JPG	Template:Convert
	Pangio anguillaris		Template:Convert
	Pangio cuneovirgata		Template:Convert
Java loach	Pangio oblonga	File:Pangio oblonga acquarium.jpg	Template:Convert				6.2 to 7.0
	Pangio shelfordii		Template:Convert
Kuhli loach, coolie loach	Pangio semicincta	File:Kuhli loaches.jpg	Template:Convert	The natural habitat of the kuhli loach is the sandy beds of slow-moving rivers and clean mountain streams. They are a social fish and are typically found in small clusters (they are not schooling fish but enjoy the company of their species), but are cautious and nocturnal by nature and swim near the bottom where they feed around obstacles. Kuhli loaches are scavengers, so they will eat anything that reaches the bottom.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".		Template:Convert	5.5 – 6.5
Saddle-back Loach	Homaloptera orthogoniata	File:Saddled loach.jpg	Template:Convert	The Saddleback Loach will thrive in an aquarium with a good amount of water flow and aeration, considerable amounts of hiding places formed by rocks or driftwood and smooth pebbles and stones to graze on.^[54]		68 - 78 F (20 - 25.6 C)^[54]	6 - 7.5^[54]
Dwarf botia	Ambastaia sidthimunki	File:Schachbrettschmerle.jpg	Template:Convert	Formerly named Botia sidthimunki.
Bengal loach	Botia dario	File:Botia dario.jpg	Template:Convert	Also known as the Queen loach.
	Botia histrionica	File:Botia histrionica.jpg	Template:Convert
Gangetic loach	Botia rostrata		Template:Convert
Polka-Dot Loach	Botia kubotai	File:Botia kubotai2.jpg	Template:Convert
Yoyo loach	Botia almorhae	File:Yoyo Loach.jpg	Template:Convert
Zebra loach	Botia striata	File:Botia striata.jpg	Template:Convert
Redtail loach	Yasuhikotakia modesta	File:Yasuhikotakia modesta.jpg	Template:Convert
Skunk loach	Yasuhikotakia morleti	File:Yasuhikotakia morleti.jpg	Template:Convert	Formerly named Botia morleti
	Yasuhikotakia splendida		Template:Convert
Banded tiger loach	Syncrossus helodes	File:Syncrossus helodes.jpg	Template:Convert
Redfin tiger loach	Syncrossus berdmorei	File:Syncrossus berdmorei.jpg	Template:Convert
Golden zebra loach	Sinibotia pulchra		Template:Convert
Imperial flower loach	Leptobotia elongata		Template:Convert
Butterfly hillstream loach	Beaufortia kweichowensis	File:Beaufortia kweichowensis.jpg	Template:Convert	Eats mainly algae. High oxygen level and water quality are greatly appreciated in addition to a strong current (but not needed as many sources claim)^[52]
Panda loach	Yaoshania pachychilus		Template:Convert
Tiger hillstream loach	Sewellia lineolata	File:Hillstream Loach.JPG	Template:Convert	Eats mainly algae. High oxygen level and water quality are greatly appreciated in addition to a strong current (but not needed as many sources claim)^[52]
Rosy loach	Physoschistura mango		Template:Convert
Sumo loach	Schistura balteata	File:Schistura balteata.jpg	Template:Convert
Zodiac loach	Mesonoemacheilus triangularis		Template:Convert
	Serpenticobitis octozona	File:Serpenticobitis cingulata.jpg	Template:Convert
Weather Loach^[55]	Misgurnus anguillicaudatus^[56]		Template:Convert	Sensitive to changes in barometric pressure^[57]

Live-bearers

Guppies and mollies

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
Guppy Fancy Guppy	Poecilia reticulata	File:Guppy red male.jpg	Template:Convert	Many color and tail pattern varieties exist. They generally need a ratio of 1 male to 2 females or more. All guppies and mollies are hardy fish that tolerate lower oxygen levels and temperatures than most aquarium fish, give birth to live young, and readily breed in home tanks.^[58] can live in full sea water^[59]	66 °F - 84 °F (19 °C - 29 °C)	7 - 8
Endler's livebearer	Poecilia wingei	File:Poecilia reticulata 01.jpg	Template:Convert
Black molly	Poecilia sphenops	File:Black molly1.JPG	Template:Convert	Can live in full sea water^[59]
Sailfin molly	Poecilia latipinna	File:Poecilia latipinna 170400954.jpg	Template:Convert	Gold and silver varieties commonly found; also thrive in brackish water/ full sea water^[59]
Yucatán molly, giant sailfin molly	Poecilia velifera	File:Poecilia velifera 46761207.jpg	Template:Convert
Dalmatian molly	hybrid	File:DalmationMolly.jpg	Template:Convert	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. Can live in full sea water^[59]
Lyretail Molly	hybrid	File:LyretailMolly.jpg	Template:Convert	Lyretail Mollies are available in all of these species, can be cross bred with any species of Molly. Can live in full sea water^[59]

Platies and swordtails

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size
Southern platy	Xiphophorus maculatus	File:Xiphophorus maculatus.jpg	Template:Convert
Variable platy	Xiphophorus variatus	File:Papagaienplaty.jpg	Template:Convert
Green swordtail	Xiphophorus hellerii	File:Xiphophorus helleri 03.jpg	Template:Convert
Montezuma swordtail	Xiphophorus montezumae	File:Xiphophorus montezumae - AquaPorteDoree 07.JPG	Template:Convert

Other livebearers

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
Largescale four-eyed fish	Anableps anableps	File:Anableps anableps qtl1.jpg	Template:Convert
Pike topminnow	Belonesox belizanus	File:Belonesox belizanus Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée 10 04 2016.jpg	Template:Convert
Redtail splitfin	Xenotoca eiseni	File:Xenotoca eiseni San Marcos Male.png	Template:Convert
Cuban lima	Limia vittata	File:Limia vittata.jpg	Template:Convert
Knife livebearer	Alfaro cultratus	File:Alfaro cultratus.jpg	Template:Convert
Least killifish	Heterandria formosa	File:Dwarf Livebearer or Least Killifish (Heterandria formosa).jpg	Template:Convert
Eastern mosquitofish	Gambusia holbrooki	File:EasternMosquitoFishJG Female.jpg	Template:Convert
Western mosquitofish	Gambusia affinis	File:Gambusia affinis.jpg	Template:Convert
Metallic livebearer	Girardinus metallicus	File:Girardinus metallicus (metal girardinus).jpg	Template:Convert
Dwarf merry widow	Phallichthys tico	File:Phallichthys tico (1).jpg	Template:Convert
Tanganyika killifish	Lamprichthys tanganicanus	File:Lamprichthys tanganicanus.JPG	Template:Convert
Norman's lampeye	Poropanchax normani	File:Aplocheilichthys normani 3.jpg	Template:Convert
Large finned lampeye	Procatopus nototaenia		Template:Convert		20-25 °C^[60]
Variable lampeye	Procatopus similis		Template:Convert
Celebes halfbeak	Nomorhamphus liemi	File:Nomorhamphus liemi liemi (Wroclaw zoo)-2.JPG	Template:Convert
Wrestling halfbeak	Dermogenys pusilla	File:Dermogenys pusilla.jpg	Template:Convert^[61]	Wrestling Halfbeaks are best kept in groups, composed of either a single male with several females, or, in more spacious quarters with ample visual barriers, larger mixed groups containing at least six males.	75-82 F (24-28 C) ^[61]	7 - 8^[61]
Forest halfbeak	Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus	File:Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus02.jpg	Template:Convert
	Hemirhamphodon tengah		Template:Convert

Killifish

African killifishes

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Broken-line killifish	Aphyosemion ogoense	File:Aphyosemion ogoense.png	Template:Convert
Gabon killifish	Aphyosemion gabunense		Template:Convert
Gabon jewelfish	Aphyosemion cyanostictum		Template:Convert
Lyretail panchax	Aphyosemion australe	File:Aphyosemion australe gold.png	Template:Convert
Red-striped killifish	Aphyosemion striatum	File:Aphyosemion striatum pair.jpg	Template:Convert
Two-striped killifish	Aphyosemion bitaeniatum		Template:Convert
Twostripe lyretail	Aphyosemion bivittatum	File:Chromaphyosemion bivittatum.png	Template:Convert
Blue lyretail	Fundulopanchax gardneri	File:Fundulopanchax gardneri.png	Template:Convert
Blue gularis	Fundulopanchax sjostedti	File:Fundulopanchax sjostedti 'Red dwarf'.jpg	Template:Convert
	Fundulopanchax scheeli	File:Fundulopanchax scheeli.png	Template:Convert
Clown Killifish, rocket killifish	Epiplatys annulatus	File:Epiplaty annulatus - Panchax à bandes.jpg	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	6 - 7 pH
Redchin panchax	Epiplatys dageti	File:Kabrozubka dagetova - epiplatys dageti.jpg	Template:Convert
Bluefin Notho, Rachow's Notho, Rainbow Notho	Nothobranchius rachovii	File:Rachovii.jpg	Template:Convert
Redtail notho	Nothobranchius guentheri		Template:Convert
	Nothobranchius eggersi	File:Nothobranchius eggersi.png	Template:Convert
	Nothobranchius korthausae	File:Nothobranchius korthausae male.png	Template:Convert
	Nothobranchius palmqvisti	File:Nothobranchius palmqvisti.jpg	Template:Convert

Other killifishes

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Blue panchax	Aplocheilus panchax	File:Aplocheilus panchax.jpeg	Template:Convert
Ceylon killifish	Aplocheilus dayi		Template:Convert
Striped panchax, Golden Wonder	Aplocheilus lineatus	File:Hechtlinge.jpg	Template:Convert
Madagascar panchax	Pachypanchax sakaramyi	File:Pasak m0.jpg	Template:Convert
Playfair's panchax	Pachypanchax playfairii	File:Pachypanchax playfairii SEY 05, La Digue.jpg	Template:Convert
Powder-blue Panchax	Pachypanchax omalonotus	File:Pachypanchax omalonotus 01.jpg	Template:Convert
American flagfish	Jordanella floridae	File:Jordanella floridae.jpg	Template:Convert	Native to SE United States
Golden topminnow	Fundulus chrysotus	File:Golden topminnow (Fundulus chrysotus) Mississippi (August 2014).jpg	Template:Convert
Arabian toothcarp	Aphaniops dispar	File:Aphaniops dispar.jpg	Template:Convert
Argentine pearl	Austrolebias nigripinnis	File:Austrolebias nigripinnis992.jpg	Template:Convert
	Laimosemion xiphidius	File:Laimosemion xiphidius.jpg	Template:Convert
Lyrefin pearlfish	Simpsonichthys boitonei	File:O pirá-brasília, peixe que só existe na capital federal, está ameaçado de extinção (16979350317).jpg	Template:Convert
Saberfin killie	Terranatos dolichopterus		Template:Convert

Labyrinth fish

Gourami

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Ceylonese combtail	Belontia signata	File:Belontia signata - Wilhelma 01.jpg	Template:Convert
Siamese fighting fish (sometimes Betta, esp. US)	Betta splendens	File:Kampffisch betta splendenscele4.jpg	Template:Convert	Betta is the name of the genus that includes more than 60 species other than the Siamese fighting fish.	5 gal ^[62]	Template:Convert^[62]	6.5-7.5^[62]
Emerald betta	Betta smaragdina	File:Betta smaragdina pair1.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotfin betta	Betta macrostoma		Template:Convert
Frail gourami	Ctenops nobilis		Template:Convert
Black paradisefish	Macropodus spechti	File:Black-paradise-fish.jpg	Template:Convert
Paradise fish	Macropodus opercularis	File:DV Paradise fish male 03.jpg	Template:Convert
Round tail paradisefish	Macropodus ocellatus	File:Macropodus ocellatus 93522058.jpg	Template:Convert
Ornate paradisefish	Malpulutta kretseri	File:Malpulutta kretseri.jpg	Template:Convert
Eyespot gourami	Parasphaerichthys ocellatus	File:Parasphaerichthys ocellatus.png	Template:Convert
Brown Spike-tailed paradisefish	Pseudosphromenus dayi	File:Pseudosphromenus dayi hi res.jpg	Template:Convert
Honey gourami	Trichogaster chuna	File:Colisasota male.jpg	Template:Convert
Dwarf gourami	Trichogaster lalius	File:Colisa lalia.jpg	Template:Convert	Suitable for small to mid-sized aquariums but cannot compete with more aggressive fish and males kept together may fight. Several color varieties available. Massive inbreeding has led to high rates of Dwarf gourami iridovirus (DGIV) in pet store fish.^[63]		72 – 82 °F (22 – 27 °C) ^[64]	6 - 7.5^[64]
Thick-lipped gourami	Trichogaster labiosa	File:Colisa labiosa m.jpg	Template:Convert
Moonlight gourami	Trichopodus microlepis	File:Trichogaster microlepis.jpg	Template:Convert
Snakeskin gourami	Trichopodus pectoralis	File:Snakeskin gourami.jpg	Template:Convert
Pygmy gourami, Sparkling gourami	Trichopsis pumila	File:Trichopsis pumila.jpg	Template:Convert
Malay combtail	Belontia hasselti	File:Belont hasselt 100523-1755 sap.JPG	Template:Convert
	Betta albimarginata	File:Betta albimarginata 060311 8.jpg	Template:Convert
	Betta brownorum		Template:Convert
	Betta burdigala	File:Betta Burdigala.jpg	Template:Convert
	Betta channoides		Template:Convert
Scarlet betta	Betta coccina	File:Betta coccina "Jambi-Sumatra".JPG	Template:Convert
	Betta foerschi		Template:Convert
	Betta hendra		Template:Convert
Crescent betta	Betta imbellis	File:Betta imbellis (male) 20100512 2.jpg	Template:Convert
	Betta mandor		Template:Convert
	Betta persephone	File:Betta persephone 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Toba betta	Betta rubra		Template:Convert
	Betta rutilans		Template:Convert
	Betta uberis		Template:Convert
Giant pikehead	Luciocephalus pulcher	File:Luciocephalus pulcher (Gray, 1830).jpg	Template:Convert
Peppermint pikehead	Luciocephalus aura		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus anjunganensis		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus bintan		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus deissneri		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus filamentosus		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus linkei		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus opallios		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus ornaticauda		Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus phoenicurus	File:Parosphromenus spec Langgam1.jpg	Template:Convert
	Parosphromenus quindecim		Template:Convert
Chocolate gourami	Sphaerichthys osphromenoides	File:Sphaerichthys breeding.jpg	Template:Convert
Crossband chocolate gourami	Sphaerichthys selatanensis		Template:Convert
Samurai gourami	Sphaerichthys vaillanti	File:Sphaerichthys vaillanti above Java moss.jpg	Template:Convert
Pearl gourami	Trichopodus leerii	File:Fadenfisch mosaik männlich.jpg	Template:Convert
Three spot gourami	Trichopodus trichopterus	File:Fadenfisch blau männlich (2010) 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Croaking gourami	Trichopsis vittata	File:Trichopsis vittata LCK 8707.JPG	Template:Convert
Giant gourami	Osphronemus goramy	File:Giant.gourami.arp.jpg	Template:Convert

Other labyrinth fishes

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks
Kissing gourami	Helostoma temminckii	File:Helostoma temminkii 01.jpg	Template:Convert
Climbing perch	Anabas testudineus	File:Pla mo-Thailand25.JPG	Template:Convert
Leopard bush fish	Ctenopoma acutirostre	File:Ctenopoma acutirostre 1.JPG	Template:Convert
Mottled ctenopoma	Ctenopoma weeksii	File:Ctenopoma acutirostre 2.JPG	Template:Convert
Tailspot ctenopoma	Ctenopoma kingsleyae	File:Aquarium de la Porte Dorée - Poisson 76 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Ornate ctenopoma	Microctenopoma ansorgii	File:Microctenopoma ansorgii 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Blue badis	Badis badis	File:Blauwe badis (man).jpg	Template:Convert
Scarlet badis	Dario dario	File:Dario dario male.jpg	Template:Convert
Black tiger dario	Dario tigris	File:Sparring black tiger darios (cropped).jpg	Template:Convert
Bornean leaffish	Nandus nebulosus	File:Bornean leafish.jpg	Template:Convert
Malayan leaffish	Pristolepis fasciata	File:Pristol fasci 100614-3518 awr.JPG	Template:Convert
Forest snakehead	Channa lucius	File:Channa lucius 2.jpg	Template:Convert	Illegal to possess live in the USA without a permit^[65]
Dwarf snakehead	Channa gachua	File:Channa gachua TH203 - W004.jpg	Template:Convert	Illegal to possess live in the USA without a permit^[65]
Emperor snakehead	Channa marulioides		Template:Convert	Illegal to possess live in the USA without a permit^[65]
Giant snakehead	Channa micropeltes	File:Channa micropeltes,.jpg	Template:Convert	Illegal to possess live in the USA without a permit^[65]
Ocellated snakehead	Channa pleurophthalma	File:Channidae - Channa pleurophthalma.JPG	Template:Convert	Illegal to possess live in the USA without a permit^[65]
Orange-spotted snakehead	Channa aurantimaculata	File:Channa aurantimaculata- lateral.jpg	Template:Convert
Barca snakehead	Channa barca		Template:Convert
Rainbow snakehead	Channa bleheri	File:Channa bleheri.jpg	Template:Convert
African snakehead	Parachanna obscura	File:Parachanna obscura - Aqua Porte Dorée 11.JPG	Template:Convert	Illegal to possess live in the USA without a permit^[65]

Rainbowfish

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
Bleher's rainbowfish	Chilatherina bleheri		Template:Convert
Red rainbowfish	Glossolepis incisus	File:GlossolepisIncisus.JPG	Template:Convert	Almost all rainbowfish species are bred in captivity and wild populations may be protected.^[66]
Threadfin rainbowfish	Iriatherina werneri	File:Iriatherina Werneri-Yellow Finned Male.jpg	Template:Convert
New Guinea rainbowfish	Melanotaenia affinis		Template:Convert
Boeseman's rainbowfish	Melanotaenia boesemani	File:Sunny1.jpg	Template:Convert
Lake Kurumoi rainbowfish	Melanotaenia parva	File:Melanotaenia parva male.jpg	Template:Convert
Neon rainbowfish	Melanotaenia praecox	File:Dwarf neon rainbows.jpg	Template:Convert
Lake Wanam rainbowfish	Glossolepis wanamensis	File:Glossolepis wanamensis.jpg	Template:Convert
Western rainbowfish	Melanotaenia australis	File:300 Melanotaenia australis Western rainbowfish Mitchell River NP VIII-2013.jpg	Template:Convert
Duboulayi's rainbowfish	Melanotaenia duboulayi	File:M duboulayi.jpg	Template:Convert	a.k.a. Crimson-Spotted rainbowfish
Australian rainbowfish	Melanotaenia fluviatilis	File:Australian rainbow.jpg	Template:Convert
Lake Tebera rainbowfish	Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi	File:Regenbogenfisch im Zooaquarium Berlin.jpg	Template:Convert
Lake Kutubu rainbowfish	Melanotaenia lacustris	File:Melanotaenia lacustris thomnight 001.jpg	Template:Convert
Parkinson's rainbowfish	Melanotaenia parkinsoni	File:Melanotaenia parkinsoni 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Eastern rainbowfish	Melanotaenia splendida splendida	File:Eastern Rainbowfish 01.jpg	Template:Convert
Banded rainbowfish	Melanotaenia trifasciata	File:Banded rainbowfish Melanotaenia trifasciata.jpg	Template:Convert
Celebes rainbow	Marosatherina ladigesi	File:Marosatherina ladigesi.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted blue-eye	Pseudomugil gertrudae	File:Pseudomugil gertrudae ARUII Maennchen.jpg	Template:Convert
Red neon blue-eye	Pseudomugil luminatus		Template:Convert
Delicate blue-eye	Pseudomugil tenellus		Template:Convert
Forktail blue-eye	Pseudomugil furcatus	File:Pseudomugil furcatus m Aquarium DG.jpg	Template:Convert	These fish need a larger aquarium than their size suggests. Though they only grow to a length of about 2 inches, they are happiest in groups of 8 – 10 or more, and they appreciate lots of swimming space.^[67]	75 - 79 °F (24 - 26 °C) ^[67]	6.5 - 8.0^[67]
Neon blue-eye	Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis		Template:Convert
Pacific blue-eye	Pseudomugil signifer	File:052fishcropped.jpg	Template:Convert
Madagascar rainbowfish	Bedotia madagascariensis	File:Bedotia geayi 1.jpg	Template:Convert

Gobies and sleepers

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Tank size	Temperature range	pH range
Bumblebee goby	Brachygobius doriae	File:Brachygobius doriae in aquarium.jpg	Template:Convert
	Mugilogobius rexi		Template:Convert
Knight goby	Stigmatogobius sadanundio	File:Babka nakrapiana - Podwodne Królestwo.jpg	Template:Convert
Barred mudskipper	Periophthalmus argentilineatus	File:Periophthalmus argentilineatus 01.JPG	Template:Convert
	Stiphodon annieae		Template:Convert
Rainbow stiphodon	Stiphodon ornatus	File:Stiphodon ornatus.jpg	Template:Convert
Cobalt blue goby	Stiphodon semoni		Template:Convert
	Sicyopus exallisquamulus		Template:Convert
	Sicyopus zosterophorus	File:展鰭.jpg	Template:Convert
Bearded worm goby	Taenioides cirratus	File:Taenioides cirratus.jpg	Template:Convert
Banded mogurnda	Mogurnda cingulata		Template:Convert
Tropical carp-gudgeon	Hypseleotris cyprinoides	File:Hypseleotris cyprinoides.jpg	Template:Convert
Crazy fish	Butis butis	File:Butis butis (Hamilton, 1822).jpg	Template:Convert
Marbled goby	Oxyeleotris marmorata	File:Oxyel marmor 080425 7661 tdp.jpg	Template:Convert
	Rhinogobius duospilus	File:Rhinogobius duospilus.jpeg	Template:Convert
	Stiphodon percnopterygionus	File:Stiphodon percnopterygionus2.jpg	Template:Convert
Golden-red stiphodon	Stiphodon rutilaureus		Template:Convert
Atlantic mudskipper	Periophthalmus barbarus	File:GambianMudskippers.jpg	Template:Convert
Desert goby	Chlamydogobius eremius	File:Chlamydogobius eremius.jpg	Template:Convert
Dragon goby, Violet goby	Gobioides broussonnetii	File:Gobioides broussonnetii - Gobie violet - Aqua Porte Dorée 13.JPG	Template:Convert
Empire gudgeon	Hypseleotris compressa	File:Hypseleotris compressa.jpg	Template:Convert
Purple sleeper gudgeon	Mogurnda mogurnda	File:Mogurnda mogurnda.png	Template:Convert
Peacock gudgeon, Peacock goby	Tateurndina ocellicauda	File:Tateurndina ocellicauda male DG.jpg	Template:Convert	A little territorial with its own kind but is suitable for many communities of small, peaceful fish. Ideal tankmates are other species from Papua New Guinea, such as Popondetta sp. rainbowfishes; but tetras, rasboras, Corydoras cats and virtually any other small peaceful species are also suitable.^[68]	Template:Convert^[68]	Template:Convert^[68]	6.5 7.5 pH^[68]
Striped sleeper goby	Dormitator maculatus	File:Fat Sleeper (Dormitator maculatus).jpg	Template:Convert

Other fish

Common name	Scientific name	Image	Size	Remarks	Temperature range	pH range
West African lungfish	Protopterus annectens	File:Gőtehal-2.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted lungfish	Protopterus dolloi	File:Protopterus dolloi by OpenCage.jpg	Template:Convert
South American lungfish	Lepidosiren paradoxa	File:Lepidosiren paradoxa Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée 10042016 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Australian lungfish	Neoceratodus forsteri	File:Neoceratodus forsteri Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée 10042016 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Ocellate river stingray	Potamotrygon motoro	File:Pfauenaugen-Stechrochen - Ocellate river stingray - Potamotrygon motoro.jpg	Template:Convert	has venomous barbs that contain a protein based poison, if you happen to accidentally get stung you should submerge the wound in as hot as water as you can as this breaks down the protein^[69]
Black devil stingray	Potamotrygon leopoldi	File:Potamotrygon leopoldi Prague 2011 2.jpg	Template:Convert	see above
Marbled whipray	Fluvitrygon oxyrhynchus	File:Stingray shedd.jpg	Template:Convert	see above
Gray bichir, Senegal bichir, or dinosaur bichir	Polypterus senegalus	File:Polypterus senegalus senegalus headstand.jpg	Template:Convert maximum length^[70]Template:Convert in captivity^[71]	Peaceful but preys on anything smaller than its mouth^[72]	Template:Convert^[70]	6.0-8.0^[70]
Ornate bichir	Polypterus ornatipinnis	File:Polypteridae Polypterus ornatipinnis 2.jpg	Template:Convert maximum length^[73]	Peaceful but preys on anything smaller than its mouth^[72]	Template:Convert^[73]	6.0–8.0
Retropinnis bichir	Polypterus retropinnis		Template:Convert^[74]	Peaceful but preys on anything smaller than its mouth^[72]	Template:Convert	6.5–7.5
Barred bichir	Polypterus delhezi	File:Polypterus delhezi 2.jpg	Template:Convert	Peaceful but preys on anything smaller than its mouth^[72]	Template:Convert	6-8
Saddled bichir	Polypterus endlicherii	File:Polypterus endlicherii.jpg	Template:Convert^[75]	Peaceful but preys on anything smaller than its mouth^[72]	Template:Convert	6-8
Reedfish	Erpetoichthys calabaricus	File:Akwa19 reedfish.jpg	Template:Convert at maturity, Template:Convert maximum length^[76]		Template:Convert^[76]	6.0–8.0^[76]
Sterlet	Acipenser ruthenus	File:Acipenser ruthenus Prague Vltava 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Shovelnose Sturgeon	Scaphirhynchus platorynchus	File:Shovelnose Sturgeon 01-19-08 1241.jpg
American paddlefish	Polyodon spathula	File:Paddlefish- his mouth is firmly shut this time (27287610353).jpg	Template:Convert
Bowfin	Amia calva	File:Amia calva 3.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted Gar	Lepisosteus oculatus	File:Lepisosteus oculatus1.jpg	Template:Convert
Longnose Gar	Lepisosteus osseus	File:Lepisosteus osseus 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Florida Gar	Lepisosteus platyrhincus	File:Lepisosteus platyrhincus.JPG	Template:Convert
Alligator Gar	Atractosteus spatula	File:Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) (3149748488).jpg	Template:Convert
Cuban Gar	Atractosteus tristoechus	File:MANJUARI-2.jpg	Template:Convert
Tropical Gar	Atractosteus tropicus	File:PuertoAristaSanctuary04.JPG	Template:Convert
Blunt-jawed elephantnose	Campylomormyrus tamandua	File:Campylomormyrus tamandua.png	Template:Convert
Peters' elephant nose	Gnathonemus petersii	File:Gnathonemus petersii by OpenCage.jpg	Template:Convert
African butterflyfish	Pantodon buchholzi	File:Pantodon buchholzi.jpg	Template:Convert
Aba aba	Gymnarchus niloticus	File:Gymnarchus 007.jpg	Template:Convert
Reticulated knifefish	Papyrocranus afer	File:Papyrocronus afer.jpg	Template:Convert
African brown knifefish	Xenomystus nigri	File:Xenomystus nigri 1.JPG	Template:Convert
Royal knifefish	Chitala blanci	File:Chitala blanci.jpg	Template:Convert
Clown knifefish	Chitala ornata	File:Chitala ornata.jpg	Template:Convert
Asian arowana	Scleropages formosus	File:Scleropages formosus Prague 2012 1.jpg	Template:Convert	Preys on anything smaller than its mouth.^[77]
Gulf saratoga	Scleropages jardinii	File:Scleropages Melbourne Aquarium.jpg	Template:Convert
Southern saratoga	Scleropages leichardti	File:Scleropages leichardti1.JPG	Template:Convert
Silver arowana	Osteoglossum bicirrhosum	File:Osteoglossum bicirrhosum.JPG	Template:Convert	Preys on anything smaller than its mouth.^[77]
Black arowana	Osteoglossum ferreirai	File:Osteoglossidae Osteoglossum ferreirai 2.jpg	Template:Convert	Preys on anything smaller than its mouth.^[77]
Pirarucu	Arapaima gigas	File:Arapaima gigas at Beijing aquarium.JPG	Template:Convert
African arowana	Heterotis niloticus	File:Heterotis niloticus.png	Template:Convert
Freshwater moray	Gymnothorax polyuranodon	File:Gymnothorax polyuranodon - Iconographia Zoologica - Special Collections University of Amsterdam - 1864 - UBA01 IZ15300093.tif	Template:Convert
Hingemouth	Phractolaemus ansorgii	File:Phractolaemus ansorgii.jpg	Template:Convert
Black ghost knifefish	Apteronotus albifrons	File:Apteronotus albifrons Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée 10 04 2016 1.jpg	Template:Convert	Not to be confused with the featherback "knifefish" of the Bonytongue group (see above)	23-28C (73-82F)	6.0-8.0
Brown ghost knifefish	Apteronotus leptorhynchus	File:Brownghostknifefish2.jpg	Template:Convert
Glass knifefish	Eigenmannia virescens	File:Eigenmannia virescens (16335551097).jpg	Template:Convert
Electric eel	Electrophorus electricus	File:Electric-eel.jpg	Template:Convert
Northern pike	Esox lucius	File:Esox lucius Prague Vltava 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Humphead glassfish	Parambassis pulcinella	File:Parambassis pulcinella (01).jpg	Template:Convert
Indian glassy fish	Parambassis ranga	File:Parambassis ranga 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Glassfish Glass perch	Gymnochanda filamentosa		Template:Convert		24-28 °C^[78]
Mouth almighty	Glossamia aprion	File:Glossamia aprion.jpg	Template:Convert
Amazon leaffish	Monocirrhus polyacanthus	File:Monocirrhus polyacanthus.jpg	Template:Convert
African leaffish	Polycentropsis abbreviata	File:Polycentropsis abbreviata 2.jpg	Template:Convert
Nile perch	Lates niloticus	File:Lates niloticus by DaijuAzuma.jpg	Template:Convert
Indonesian tigerfish	Datnioides microlepis	File:Datnioididae Datnioides polota 1.jpg	Template:Convert
Silver tigerfish	Datnioides polota	File:Datnioides polota (Hamilton, 1822).jpg	Template:Convert
New Guinea tigerfish	Datnioides campbelli	File:Datnioides campbelli.jpg	Template:Convert
Banded archerfish	Toxotes jaculatrix	File:Toxotes jaculatrix Porte dorée.jpg	Template:Convert
Seven-spot archerfish	Toxotes chatareus	File:Toxotes chatareus 3zz.jpg	Template:Convert
Spotted scat	Scatophagus argus	File:Scatophagus argus (Wroclaw zoo)-2.JPG	Template:Convert
African scat	Scatophagus tetracanthus	File:Scatophagus tetracanthus.png	Template:Convert
Striped scat, spotbanded scat	Selenotoca multifasciata	File:Spotbanded scat.jpg	Template:Convert
Silver moony	Monodactylus argenteus	File:Silver Moony.jpg	Template:Convert
African moony	Monodactylus sebae	File:Monodactylus sebae.jpg	Template:Convert
Freshwater pipefish	Doryichthys martensii	File:Doryichthys martensii.png	Template:Convert
African freshwater pipefish	Enneacampus ansorgii		Template:Convert
Zebra blenny	Omobranchus zebra		Template:Convert
Freshwater blenny	Salariopsis fluviatilis	File:Blennie d'eau douce-Salaria fluviatilis.JPG	Template:Convert
Fire eel	Mastacembelus erythrotaenia	File:Ildaal.jpg	Template:Convert
Tire track eel	Mastacembelus armatus	File:Tire Track Eel.jpg	Template:Convert
Peacock eel	Macrognathus siamensis	File:Peacock Spiny Eel 05.jpg	Template:Convert	They require clean water and are vulnerable to parasites, fungal diseases, and the copper-based drugs used to treat these conditions.^[79]	73-82 °F (23-28 °C)^[80]	6.0-8.0^[80]
Zebra spiny eel	Macrognathus zebrinus	File:Mastacembelus zebrinus Ford 72.jpg	Template:Convert
Half-banded spiny eel	Macrognathus circumcinctus		Template:Convert
Lesser spiny eel	Macrognathus tapirus	File:Macrognathus tapirus 338166063.jpg	Template:Convert
Freshwater needlefish	Xenentodon cancila	File:Xenentodon cancila (Wroclaw zoo)-1.JPG	Template:Convert
Grunting toadfish	Allenbatrachus grunniens	File:Allenbatrachus grunniens - Grunniens Süßwasser Krötenfisch (2).jpg	Template:Convert
Leaf goblinfish	Neovespicula depressifrons	File:Vespicula depressifrons (Wroclaw zoo).JPG	Template:Convert
Freshwater sole	Achiroides melanorhynchus	File:Achiroides melanorhynchus 2-transformed.jpeg	Template:Convert
Golden puffer	Auriglobus modestus	File:Xenopterus modestus - 1700-1880 - Print - Iconographia Zoologica - Special Collections University of Amsterdam - UBA01 IZ15500009 (cropped).tif	Template:Convert	Pufferfish inflating out of water can cause death.^[81]
Green spotted puffer	Dichotomyctere nigroviridis	File:Tetraodon nigroviridis 1.jpg	Template:Convert	See above
Figure 8 pufferfish	Dichotomyctere ocellatus	File:Figure8pufferfish.jpg	Template:Convert	See above
Humpback Puffer	Pao palembangensis	File:Tetrodon palembangensis - 1700-1880 - Print - Iconographia Zoologica - Special Collections University of Amsterdam - UBA01 IZ15500049.tif	Template:Convert	See above
Red-tail dwarf puffer	Carinotetraodon irrubesco	File:Carinotetraodon irrubesco male.JPG	Template:Convert	See above
Arrowhead puffer	Pao suvattii		Template:Convert
Hairy pufferfish	Pao baileyi	File:Baileyi.jpg	Template:Convert
Dwarf Pufferfish, Pea Puffer	Carinotetraodon travancoricus	File:Carinotetraodon travancoricus hi res.jpg	Template:Convert
Fahaka puffer	Tetraodon lineatus	File:TetraodonLineatus.JPG	Template:Convert
Mbu puffer	Tetraodon mbu	File:Tetraodon mbu 2.jpg	Template:Convert	This fish also occurs in estuaries. largest freshwater pufferfish, they are very peaceful with most fish except, other Mbu pufferfish, other fish that will harass them. see above^[82]
Congo pufferfish	Tetraodon miurus	File:Brauner Kugelfisch.jpg	Template:Convert	As it is an ambush pufferfish it is best to house it alone as it will attack tank mates. See above.^[83]
	Tetraodon schoutedeni	File:Tetraodon Schoutedeni Spawning Behavior.jpg	Template:Convert
Amazon puffer	Colomesus asellus	File:Assel-Kugelfisch.jpg	Template:Convert
Everglades pygmy sunfish	Elassoma evergladei	File:Pygmy Sunfish, Elassoma evergladei.jpg	Template:Convert
Blackbanded sunfish	Enneacanthus chaetodon	File:Enneacanthus chaetodon 02.jpg	Template:Convert
Orangespotted sunfish	Lepomis humilis	File:Orangespottednctc.png	Template:Convert
Brook stickleback	Culaea inconstans	File:Culaea inconstans.jpg	Template:Convert
Rainbow darter	Etheostoma caeruleum	File:Etheostoma caeruleum.jpg	Template:Convert

Sources

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Alderton, D. (2005). Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish. Dorling Kindersley.
Jennings, G. (2006). 500 Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species. Firefly Books.
Sakurai, A.; Sakamoto, Y.; Mori, F. (1993). Aquarium Fish of the World: The Comprehensive Guide to 650 Species. Chronicle Books.

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List of freshwater aquarium fish species

Contents

Catfish

Characoids

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Cyprinids

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Live-bearers

Killifish

Labyrinth fish

Rainbowfish

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Other fish

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