Fish Species Starting with E
Browse all aquarium fish species with scientific names beginning with "E". Each profile includes care requirements, water parameters, tank size recommendations, and compatibility information for freshwater, marine, and brackish species.
The letter 'E' features an interesting assortment of aquarium fish, ranging from community favorites to unique specimens. Notable species include the Midas blenny (Ecsenius midas), known for its vibrant colors and engaging behavior, and the Green chromide (Etroplus suratensis), a hardy species that can thrive in various setups. These fish offer diverse options for aquarists looking to enhance their aquatic environments.
2 species found
Midas blenny
Ecsenius midas
Midas blennies are those weirdly "blenny-but-also-open-water" fish that zip around the tank like a tiny golden torpedo, then duck into a hole like nothing happened. They'll even color-shift and loosely school with anthias in the wild, which is honestly one of the coolest behaviors you'll see in a reef fish.
Green chromide
Etroplus suratensis
This is that big, chunky Indian/Sri Lankan cichlid that looks like it's sprinkled with little "pearl" flecks on each scale once it colors up. It's a brackish-leaning grazer that loves to pick at algae/plant matter and it gets way more interesting in a group-plus the parents do classic cichlid guard-the-eggs-and-fry behavior.