Gold Barb

The pearl gourami is a peaceful, labyrinth fish recognized by its pearly spots, dark midlateral stripe, and warm orange throat. It originates in vegetated, slow-moving waters of Southeast Asia and is generally suitable for a calm community aquarium. A pair needs stable, warm water, dense cover, gentle flow, and access to atmospheric air at the surface.

The moonlight gourami is a peaceful, laterally compressed labyrinth fish from mainland Southeast Asia. Its silvery body, long thread-like pelvic fins and calm, deliberate swimming make it a distinctive community-aquarium species. Although the supplied source identifies a pair, sex cannot be confirmed reliably from the images alone. Provide a spacious, mature aquarium with gentle flow, dense planting and access to humid air above the water. It is generally hardy once acclimated, but it appreciates stable conditions and should not be housed with fin-nipping or highly aggressive tank mates.

The fish supplied is consistent with the keyhole cichlid, commonly listed as Aequidens maronii and currently placed by many authorities in the genus Cleithracara. It is a relatively peaceful South American cichlid recognized by its dark keyhole-shaped marking, subdued body coloration and interesting parental care. A pair needs a mature, well-filtered aquarium with soft surroundings, hiding places and stable water quality. Although generally manageable, it becomes territorial while spawning and should not be kept with boisterous or fin-nipping tank mates.

The marble gourami, commonly sold as the Cosby gourami, is a selectively bred color form of the three-spot gourami, Trichopodus trichopterus. It is a labyrinth fish that can breathe atmospheric air and generally occupies the upper and middle levels of a planted aquarium. This species is usually hardy, but adult males may become territorial, particularly when spawning. The supplied images show several color forms, so exact strain identification is not certain; the fish are best treated as marble or related cultivated forms of T. trichopterus.

The marble gourami is a selectively bred color form of the three-spot gourami, a labyrinth fish from mainland and island Southeast Asia. The supplied trade label identifies these fish as a gold-orange pair, although commercial names and appearance can vary, so the exact cultivated form is not fully certain. They are generally hardy community fish, but males may become territorial, especially when spawning. Provide warm, stable water, surface access, dense planting, and gentle filtration.

The honey gourami is a small, peaceful labyrinth fish suited to planted freshwater aquariums. The supplied source identifies a gold pair as Colisa chuna, an older name now generally treated as Trichogaster chuna. The photographs show orange-gold individuals, but sex and exact variety cannot be confirmed from the images alone. Provide gentle flow, surface access, dense cover and calm tank mates for best results.

The honey gourami is a small, peaceful labyrinth fish from the slow-moving waters of South Asia. Aquarium specimens may be natural honey-colored fish or selectively bred red and orange forms, like those shown here. The supplied images appear consistent with honey gourami, although sex cannot be confirmed reliably from the photographs. A planted aquarium with gentle flow, surface cover, stable warm water and calm tank mates suits this species well.

Nimbochromis venustus is a large predatory haplochromine cichlid from Lake Malawi, known in aquariums as the giraffe perch or giraffe cichlid. Juveniles are comparatively subdued, while adults develop blue facial tones and yellow, olive or gold body coloration with darker markings. The supplied listing describes two 4 cm fish as a pair, but sex cannot be confirmed reliably at that size. This species requires a spacious, rocky aquarium and carefully selected tank mates.

The dwarf gourami is a small labyrinth fish from vegetated, slow-moving waters of South Asia. Trichogaster lalius is generally peaceful, colorful and suitable for a planted community aquarium, although males can become territorial, especially around a bubble nest. A pair needs warm, stable water, gentle circulation, surface access and plenty of cover. The supplied identification is consistent with dwarf gourami, though color varieties and sex should be confirmed by physical examination.

The five-bar cichlid, also called the five-striped cichlid, is a robust Lake Tanganyika predator with a dark blue-gray body marked by five broad black bars. Neolamprologus tretocephalus is territorial and can become highly aggressive, particularly when spawning. It suits experienced aquarists who can provide a spacious, rock-structured aquarium, alkaline hard water, and carefully selected tank mates. The supplied label identifies this fish as a pair, but sex and exact locality cannot be confirmed from the available information.

Gardner’s splendid carp is a small West African killifish valued for its iridescent body, red markings and patterned fins. The supplied image appears to show a brightly colored male, while the source identifies a pair; exact locality form and sex of every fish cannot be confirmed from the available evidence. It is generally peaceful, though males may spar, and it is best kept in a covered, mature aquarium with gentle flow, subdued lighting and abundant plant cover.

Pelvicachromis taeniatus, commonly known as the striped krib or taeniatus cichlid, is a small West African riverine cichlid valued for its parental behavior and locality-based color variation. “Nigeria Red” identifies a trade form or collection locality rather than a separate species. The supplied source label also calls these fish emerald perch, but that common name is not a standard scientific name. This species is generally manageable for experienced beginners when provided with stable, clean water, hiding places and a carefully planned community aquarium.

Apistogramma agassizii is a small South American cichlid valued for its intricate markings, elongated fins and interesting parental behavior. “Fire Red” is a selectively bred aquarium color form rather than a separate species. The supplied listing describes a pair, although sex, locality and breeding-line identity cannot be confirmed from the available material. This species suits a mature, planted aquarium with soft, clean water, subdued lighting, cover and a fine substrate.

The Cockatoo Cichlid is a small South American dwarf cichlid known for its elongated dorsal fin, bold facial markings and colorful orange fin forms. Apistogramma cacatuoides comes from slow-moving waters and tributaries of the upper Amazon basin, where it shelters among leaf litter, roots and submerged vegetation. It is generally manageable for an aquarist who provides soft, clean water, caves and visual barriers. The supplied listing describes an orange pair, but sex and exact form should be confirmed by the seller because photographs alone are not definitive.