Fish Species Starting with L
Browse all aquarium fish species with scientific names beginning with "L". Each profile includes care requirements, water parameters, tank size recommendations, and compatibility information for freshwater, marine, and brackish species.
The letter 'L' features an exciting mix of species popular among freshwater aquarists. Notable entries include the Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus), known for its striking appearance and active nature, and the Glow Light Tetra (Luminichthys noctifera), prized for its vibrant colors and peaceful temperament. Whether you're looking for dynamic community fish or unique additions, this index offers a variety worth exploring.
3 species found
Boulenger's lamprologine (shell-dwelling Tanganyika cichlid)
Lepidiolamprologus boulengeri
This is one of those really fun Lake Tanganyika shell-and-sand lamprologines that lives as a pair, digs a little pit, and then the female hangs out in snail shells like its a tiny fortress. Give them fine sand and a pile of shells and you will get to watch legit, purposeful cichlid home-building and territory behavior in a small-bodied fish.
Banded Leporinus
Leporinus fasciatus
Banded Leporinus are those torpedo-shaped, black-and-yellow striped fish that look like they're wearing a little prison outfit-and they stay on the move. They've got a ton of personality and they're awesome to watch cruising and picking at stuff, but they're also the kind of fish that will redecorate your tank and "taste test" anything soft-looking.
Glow Light Tetra
Luminichthys noctifera
The Glow Light Tetra, known scientifically as Luminichthys noctifera, is a strikingly vibrant fish renowned for its glowing fluorescence under blue or ultraviolet light. These small, schooling fish exhibit a translucent body that often appears in shades of blue or green, with a horizontal stripe that runs along their side.