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
Werner's Killifish
FishAplocheilus werneri
A sleek Sri Lankan surface hunter rarely seen outside specialist collections.
Western Ghat Leach
FishBhavania australis
A wild-stream crawler from endangered Indian rivers, rarely seen outside its homeland.
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
FishTanichthys albonubes
A cold-tolerant schooling fish that practically takes care of itself.
White-edged Betta
FishBetta albimarginata
A tiny, peaceful mouthbrooding betta from Borneo's blackwater forest streams.
Wine Red Betta
FishBetta coccina
A blood-red peat swamp betta that demands soft, acidic water and its own space.
Yellow Catfish
FishHemibagrus nemurus
A river giant that grows enormous, acts aggressively, and fears nothing. Including you.
Yellow Eyed Silver Barb
FishHypsibarbus pierrei
A large, river-bred barb with bold scale patterning and easy care.
Yellowtail Rasbora
FishRasbora tornieri
A surface-skimming schooler with a vivid splash of color on the tail fin.
Yoyo Loach
FishBotia almorhae
The loach that spells its own name, with a personality to match.
Zebra Archerfish
FishToxotes blythii
Myanmar's lesser-known archer brings the famous spitting trick to brackish setups.
Zebra Borneo sucker
FishGastromyzon zebrinus
A boldly barred Bornean hillstream loach that clings to rocks with surprising grip.
Zebra Danio
FishDanio rerio
The classic beginner fish that still earns its place in serious community tanks.
Zebra Loach
FishBotia striata
A manageable, well-patterned loach that rewards keepers willing to house a proper group.
Zebra Spiny Eel
FishMacrognathus zebrinus
A boldly patterned burrower that will eat anything small enough to swallow.