Aquarium fish are distinguished by their bright colors, interesting behavior and a variety of shapes

Latin namePoecilia sphenopsOther nameMexican molly or simply the molly.IdentificationThe Black Molly..

Latin nameGymnocorymbus ternetziOther namePetticoat tetra, high-fin black skirt tetra, black skirt t..

Latin nameCorydoras paleatusOther nameMottled corydoras, and peppered catfish.IdentificationThe Blue..

Latin nameAncistrus dolichopterusIdentificationThe Bushymouth catfish has a flattened body that is c..

Latin nameParacheirodon axelrodiIdentificationThe Cardinal tetra has an elongated body that is sligh..

Latin nameCallichthys callichthysOther nameArmored catfish, bubblenest catfish, hassar, or mailed ca..

Latin nameCarassius auratusIdentificationThe body of the goldfish is short and tall with a slightly ..

Latin nameXiphophorus helleriiIdentificationGreen swordtails have elongated, narrow bodies that are ..

Latin namePoecilia reticulataOther nameMillionfish or rainbow fish.IdentificationGuppies exhibit pro..

Latin namePuntigrus tetrazonaOther nameTiger barbIdentificationThese barbs have tall, strongly compr..

Latin nameTrichopodus trichopterusOther nameOpaline gourami, blue gourami, and gold gourami.Identifi..