Species Dictionary - The Aqua Guide

Betta Fish

Betta splendens

Betta fish are well-known for their stunning, flowing fins and vibrant colors. Males are particularly aggressive towards other males of their species,...

593 Family : Osphronemidae

Black Molly

Poecilia sphenops

Temp: 23.0°C - 28.0°C

Black variant of Molly, hardy.

316 Family : Poeciliidae

Black Neon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Temp: 22.0°C - 28.0°C

Small, black-striped peaceful schooling fish.

306 Family : Characidae

Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Temp: 24.0°C - 28.0°C

Small, vibrant cichlid with blue markings.

320 Family : Cichlidae

Bristlenose Pleco

Ancistrus sp.

Temp: 23.0°C - 27.0°C

Small, algae-eating armored catfish with bristles on snout.

316 Family : Loricariidae

Bristlenose Pleco

Ancistrus cirrhosus

Temp: 23.0°C - 27.0°C

Small algae eater with bristles on snout.

329 Family : Loricariidae

Buenos Aires Tetra

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi

Temp: 22.0°C - 28.0°C

Robust, silver fish with red fins.

192 Family : Characidae

Celebes Rainbowfish

Marosatherina ladigesi

Temp: 24.0°C - 28.0°C

Colorful, lively schooling fish.

212 Family : Telmatherinidae

Cherry Barb

Puntius titteya

Temp: 23.0°C - 27.0°C

Slim red-colored schooling fish.

195 Family : Cyprinidae

Dwarf Gourami

Colisa lalia

Temp: 22.0°C - 28.0°C

Vividly colored, peaceful labyrinth fish.

126 Family : Osphronemidae

Electric Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi blue variant

Temp: 24.0°C - 28.0°C

Bright blue variant of the Ram cichlid.

116 Family : Cichlidae

Emperor Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri

Temp: 24.0°C - 28.0°C

Elegant tetra with long fins and purple eyes.

90 Family : Characidae

Flagfish

Jordanella floridae

Temp: 20.0°C - 28.0°C

Small, hardy killifish.

278 Family : Cyprinodontidae

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Temp: 24.0°C - 28.0°C

Vibrant cichlid with blue and yellow colors.

89 Family : Cichlidae

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Temp: 24.0°C - 28.0°C

Vibrant blue and yellow dwarf cichlid.

100 Family : Cichlidae

Glassfish

Chanda ranga

Temp: 22.0°C - 28.0°C

Transparent body, peaceful schooling fish.

98 Family : Chandidae

Glassfish

Parambassis ranga

Temp: 22.0°C - 28.0°C

Transparent body, peaceful schooling fish.

100 Family : Ambassidae

Glowlight Tetra

Hemigrammus erythrozonus

Temp: 22.0°C - 28.0°C

Small tetra with glowing orange stripe.

106 Family : Characidae

Gold Tetra

Hemigrammus erythrozonus

Temp: 23.0°C - 27.0°C

Bright yellow small schooling fish.

103 Family : Characidae

Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Temp: 18.0°C - 22.0°C

A classic ornamental fish that comes in many varieties and colors.

412 Family : Cyprinidae