The betta fish (Betta splendens), also known as the Siamese fighting fish, is one of the most iconic and recognizable freshwater aquarium fish in the world. With its jewel-like colors and flowing finnage, this remarkable labyrinth fish captivates beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. In my years of keeping bettas, I can say without hesitation that no other fish matches its combination of beauty, personality, and relative ease of care.
Fighting fish, or cockerel, surprises with its species diversity, color range and beauty. The homeland of this species is Southeast Asia. It lives in standing or slowly flowing freshwater bodies. It is graceful, unpretentious and has a combative disposition.
Many people who have chosen the hobby of breeding fish, do not even think about what region of the globe inhabits a particular species, and how to create conditions similar to natural conditions. One of the most popular fish is scalaria (from the Latin “Pterophyllum”). They are loved for their spectacular appearance, comparative simplicity of keeping and interesting behavior.
Flowerhorn cichlids are unique ornamental fish developed through selective breeding in Malaysia and Thailand during the 1990s. These cichlids are hybrids of several American cichlid species, including Amphilophus citrinellus and Amphilophus labiatus. In my experience, Flowerhorn fish remain one of the most impressive and controversial species in modern 2026 aquaristics.
Aphiosemion ikea is a somewhat isolated color branch of the well-known species A. filamentosum. This species inhabits the Lagos area of Nigeria occupying an area with a radius of about thirty kilometers.
Aphyosemion wachter’s is another colorful representative of the genus Aphiosemion. This small fish deserves attention due to the relatively easy breeding. Its spawning takes place without diapause characteristic of most other representatives of the genus.
Aphiosemion striatus was first described in 1949. It lives only in the Congo in Lecoumou province inhabiting the streams of its humid rainforest.
Aphiosemion Lambert is another member of the genus Aphiosemion. This species is small in size and does not need a large aquarium. For its reproduction does not need to create diapause for eggs. and yet this fish is difficult to call easy to keep. however, about everything in order.
Afiosemion Gabon Boema is one of three subspecies of Gabonese aphiosemions. Inhabit these species in the rivers of the forests of western Gabon. These fish are also worthy representatives of their genus, both in beauty, and the peculiarities of keeping and breeding.