Aquarium Fish

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1. This fish is know as being an effective insectivore in areas known for disease spread by mosquitos.in fact many people who don't even own an aquarium know of it. Swordfish Corydoras Panda Tinfoil Barb Guppy

2. These suckers are well know by aquarists with algae ridden tanks; especially brown algae. They spend a considerable amount of time on the bottom of the tank and love wood. Otocinclus Shubunkin Blue Ram Oscar

3. Four of the barbels stem from the base on the upper lip. They have three vertical stripes - one across the head and the other two across the body. Some species are active at dusk, others are nocturnal and they are extremely difficult to sex. Khuli Tiger Barb Clown Loach Panda Cory

4. These fish are used in 'fighting' contests in Thailand and can wrestle for up to an hour. The mouth can be used to steer and balance and they are excellent jumpers. Halfbeak Banjo Catfish African Butterfly Silver Dollar

5. This disc-shaped Amazonian fish has two long ventral fins. It is striped and is very difficult to sex. Probably one of the most easily recognizable fish by non-aquarium owners. Angelfish Spiny eel Dwarf gourami Blue cichlid

6. These fish are found in both fresh and saltwater. They have tooth-plates that are used to grind up one of their favorite meals - snails. They are also found as food items in some Japanese restaurants, and can be extremely toxic if not prepared properly. Damselfish Pufferfish Blowfish Cardinal Tetra

7. This fish has an electric organ that allows it to transmit microvoltages. Its brain is exeptionally large in proportion to other fish and it is believed to be very intelligent. Elephantfish Clown Loach Tropheus Moori American Flagfish

8. One of the most colorful South American dwarf cichlids. The females get pink bellies when gravid and they usually spawn on a flat rock or a pit in the gravel. They prefer acidic water. German Blue Ram Kissing gourami Plecostomus Kribensis

9. The male of this species is beautifully colored, while the female is bland. They are bubble-nest builders and have no qualms about small enclosings. The males do not get along, and are known to kill females that are unwilling to mate. Australian Rainbow Molly Siamese fightingfish Siamese flying fox

10. Another popular fish which loves its swimming space. They are shoaling fish, very fast swimmers, and they are extremely peaceful. They will nip at algae, and are know for sifting through bottom-debris. Angelfish Hatchetfish Zebra pleco Bala sharks

11. This guy is one of the Big Mac's of the hobby. Many aquarist buy this cute little fishy without knowing that it can turn into a monster at 12 inches (30 cm). They are know for their personality and love rearranging the aquarium decor. They are difficult to sex, eat almost everything, and are very territorial once mature. Parrotfish Kribensis Oscar Big Foot

12. The male gender of this fish has a large pointed fin-extension on its tail. They are livebearers and come in a multitude of colors. Serpae tetra Swordtail Platy Iridescent shark

13. This shoaling fish can live with little oxygen in the water and feeds on invertebrates and algae. The pigment of this fish is derived from the colors, black, yellow, and orange. Loves a mouthful of dirt. Dwarf Rainbow Whiptailed catfish Minnow Goldfish

14. This fish owns a labyrinth organ which allows it to breathe from the surface when subjected to an envirionment low in oxygen. Loves fruit. Diver Needlefish Giant Gourami Puffer

15. This nocturnal fish stays at the surface, usually under leaves or wood, and waits for insects. They are fantastic jumpers, so you need a well enclosed aquarium. They have a number of 'spikes' that act as feelers for their pelvic region. The male can be distinguished by his concave anal fin. Moray eel Hatchetfish Golden Ram African Butterflyfish

16. These little fellas never stop. Known as one of the most hyperactive of all freshwater fish, they are shoaling fish, and prefer to spawn on a gravelly bottom. Adult females will often choose to mate with the same male many times. Black tetra Carp Guppy Zebra danio

17. One of the best known saltwater fishes in the world. It is famous for its symbiotic relationship with anemones in tropical reef systems. Puffer Ancicstrus Mandarin Clownfish

18. Another African dwarf cichlid commonly found in the Niger delta. This fish loves to breed and can do so without almost any help from the aquarist. They are excellent parents, and will often spawn in caves. They are also well known for their mating rituals. Adis Ababba German blue ram Kribensis Apistogramma

19. These fish have a very depressed look to them! They are usually marine, but there are also freshwater inhabitants. They are known for their long tail and tendency to cover themselves in sand. Piranha Flattop Blind Cavefish Stingray

20. You can see right through this fish! Khuli Labeo Glass Catfish Molly