List of freshwater aquarium fish species

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

Characoids

Cichlids

Cyprinids

Loaches

Live-bearers

Killifish

Labyrinth fish

Rainbowfish

Gobies and sleepers

Other fish

See also

• List of aquarium fish by scientific name
• List of brackish aquarium fish species
• List of fish common names
• List of freshwater aquarium amphibian species
• List of freshwater aquarium invertebrate species
• List of freshwater aquarium plant species
• List of marine aquarium fish species
• List of marine aquarium invertebrate species

Sources

• 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.

References