Asia
The rivers and rice paddies of Southeast and South Asia give us rasboras, barbs, gouramis, danios, loaches, and a whole world of community fish.
698 species
Sub-regions
Paroon Shark
FishPangasius sanitwongsei
A fish that outgrows almost every tank on earth. And most keepers know it too late.
Peaceful Betta
FishBetta imbellis
The gentler betta. Males can sometimes share a tank if given enough cover.
Peacock Loach
FishLepidocephalichthys annandalei
A rare loach with peacock-patterned tail fins, seldom seen in the trade.
Pea Puffer
FishCarinotetraodon travancoricus
Tiny, fearless, and smart enough to recognize the person feeding it.
Pearl Danio
FishDanio albolineatus
A shimmering, active schooler that thrives in community tanks with minimal fuss.
Pearl Gourami
FishTrichopodus leerii
One of the gentlest gouramis, draped in a galaxy of pearlescent spots.
Pearl Gourami
FishTrichogaster leeri
A lace-patterned gourami with feeler fins and a gentle disposition.
Pearlspot Cichlid
FishEtroplus suratensis
India's only native cichlid, with pearl-spotted scales and fascinating parental dedication.
Pearse's Mudskipper
FishPeriophthalmus novemradiatus
A tiny Indian mudskipper that actually plays nice with others.
Penang Betta
FishBetta pugnax
A forest stream betta with a gentler side and fascinating mouthbrooding behavior.
Penguin Flying Fox
FishCrossocheilus nigriloba
The 'penguin flying fox' whose bold stripe breaks into spots under stress
Pentazona Barb
FishDesmopuntius hexazona
A dainty six-banded barb that thrives in big, lively groups
Pentazona Barb
FishDesmopuntius pentazona
The rarely genuine pentazona barb. Most sold are actually its twin species.
Peppermint Pikehead Gourami
FishLuciocephalus aura
A Sumatran swamp predator that breathes air and strikes with lightning speed.
Periyar Garra
FishGarra surendranathanii
A compact Indian river grazer with a sucker disc built for fast currents.
Petchii
PlantCryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'
A compact Sri Lankan crypt with rich olive-brown leaves and violet undersides.
Pethia sharmai
FishPuntius sharmai
A tiny, rarely exported Indian barb best appreciated in a species-focused nano setup.
Pikehead
FishLuciocephalus pulcher
A pike-like gourami relative from blackwater forests, built for ambush.
Pink Bamboo Shrimp
InvertAtyopsis spinipes
A gentle filter-feeder that fans food from the current with fan-like front legs.
Pinky Loach
FishLepidocephalus macrochir
A shy, rarely traded loach that does best with gentle companions and a soft substrate.
Pinocchio Shrimp
InvertCaridina gracilirostris
That comically long nose isn't just for looks. It's a shrimp with personality.
Polka-Dot Loach
FishBotia kubotai
A polka-dotted Burmese loach with a complex social life and plenty of personality.
Pontian Betta
FishBetta pulchra
A secretive peat swamp betta that broods its young in the father's mouth.
Pookode Lake Barb
FishPethia pookodensis
A rare gem from a single Indian lake, perfect for peaceful community tanks.
Princess Carplet
FishAmblypharyngodon chulabhornae
A tiny, peaceful Thai schooling fish that rarely makes it into the hobby.
Puan spine loach
FishIksookimia pumila
A compact Korean loach rarely seen outside its home country's hobby.
Pulin River Loach
FishSinogastromyzon puliensis
A flat, current-loving Taiwanese hillstream loach that clings to rocks like a living suction cup.
Puntius Sp. Pearlscale
FishPethia stoliczkana
A peaceful schooling barb from mainland Southeast Asia, best kept in numbers.
Purple Cypris
FishDevario sp. "Purple Cypris"
A rare schooling danionid with bold lateral bars and competitive male displays.
Purple Passion Danio
FishBrachydanio rosea
A peaceful, colorful little danio that thrives in numbers and suits any community setup.
Pygmy Puffer
FishDichotomyctere ocellatus
A pint-sized puffer from Southeast Asia with a big predatory personality.
Pygmy Rasbora
FishBoraras maculatus
A pea-sized schooling fish that rewards patience with dazzling group displays.
Queen Danio
FishDevario regina
A bold, deep-bodied danionid that thrives in fast-moving company.
Queen loach
FishBotia dario
A boldly barred loach with a curved profile and a complex social life.
Rabbit Snail
InvertTylomelania sp.
Slow-moving, long-lived snails with a face only a hobbyist could love.
Rainbow Prigi
FishHypseleotris guentheri
A small Pacific stream goby comfortable in fresh, brackish, or salt water.