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Anabantoids

Bettas and Gouramis

Catfish

Catfish

Characins

Hatchetfish, Piranhas, Silver Dollars, Tetras

Cichlids

Angelfish, Cichlids, Discus

Cyprinids

Barbs, Danios, Goldfish, Koi

Livebearers

Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swords

Loaches

Loaches

Other

Other Fish, Crabs, Frogs, Shrimp

Rainbowfish

Rainbowfish

Alphabetical Lists
  • Common Name Index
    If you know the common name of your fish, but don't know the scientific name, this is the place to find it. This cross-reference contains the names of over a thousand fish.

  • Profiles by Common Name - A to K
    Profiles of freshwater fish with common names that begin with A through K. Each profile includes common and scientific name, water conditions, size of adult fish, lifespan, diet requirements, breeding type, and a photo.

  • Profiles by Common Name - L to Z
    Profiles of freshwater fish with common names that begin with L through Z. Each profile includes common and scientific name, water conditions, size of adult fish, lifespan, diet requirements, breeding type, and a photo.

  • Profiles by Scientific Name - A to Z
    Profiles of freshwater fish alphabetically by scientific name. Each profile includes common and scientific name, water conditions, size of adult fish, lifespan, diet requirements, breeding type, and a photo.
 
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