Fish Species Starting with T
Browse all aquarium fish species with scientific names beginning with "T". Each profile includes care requirements, water parameters, tank size recommendations, and compatibility information for freshwater, marine, and brackish species.
The 'T' species index showcases a diverse range of aquarium fish, perfect for both novice and experienced hobbyists. Notable entries include the charming Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) and the colorful Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius), both popular choices for community tanks. The vibrant Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) is known for its striking appearance, making it a delightful addition to aquascapes.
9 species found
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
White Clouds are tiny little stream minnows with that neat glowing stripe and red-tipped fins, and they look way better the cooler you keep them. They're super active in a group and do this constant "busy schooling" thing in the top/middle of the tank-really fun fish when you give them space to zip around.
Peacock gudgeon
Tateurndina ocellicauda
Peacock gudgeons are little jewel-fish from eastern Papua New Guinea with that awesome "eye spot" on the tail and a ton of blue/yellow/red speckling. They're gentle most of the time, but the males get pretty into cave/crevice territory when they're thinking about spawning-and watching the male guard and fan eggs is seriously cool.
Spotted archerfish
Toxotes chatareus
This is the classic archerfish that'll actually "shoot" insects with a jet of water-ridiculously fun to watch once it settles in. It's a surface-hunter from mangroves and estuaries, so it likes harder, alkaline water and lots of open top-level swimming room (with a tight lid, because they jump). Give it a big, long tank and a group of similar-sized buddies, and it turns into a real centerpiece fish.
Banded Archerfish
Toxotes jaculatrix
This is the fish that literally spits jets of water to knock insects off branches-watching one "take aim" is unreal. They're super aware of what's going on outside the tank and will even learn to beg and snipe food from the surface once they settle in. Give them height and some open swimming room and they act like little aquatic sharpshooters.
Honey gourami
Trichogaster chuna
Honey gouramis are those little chill labyrinth fish that spend a lot of time cruising the upper half of the tank and "feeling" around with their long thread-like belly fins. Give them plants (especially floaters) and calm tankmates and they really settle in-males can glow that warm honey/orange color and will build bubble nests at the surface.
Dwarf gourami
Trichogaster lalius
Dwarf gouramis are those little jewel-box labyrinth fish that hang out near the surface, cruising through plants and popping up for air when they feel like it. Give them a calm, planted setup and they'll reward you with tons of personality-males especially will posture and show off, and they're classic bubble-nest builders when they're in the mood.
Lambchop rasbora
Trigonostigma espei
This is that tiny coppery-orange rasbora with the sharp "lambchop" black wedge on its side-super slick-looking in a planted tank. Keep a proper little gang of them and they'll cruise the midwater together, flashing color way more than when they're kept in a sad little trio. They're gentle, easy to feed, and honestly one of my favorite small-school fish for calmer community setups.
Glowlight rasbora
Trigonostigma hengeli
This is the little "orange neon line + tiny black wedge" rasbora that absolutely glows when you keep it over a dark substrate with plants and a bit of tannin-stained water. The best part is how tight they school-get a decent group and they move like one fish, super calming to watch.
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Harlequin rasboras are those little coppery-orange fish with the bold black "wedge" on their sides that somehow look even better once they're cruising in a group. Give them a nice school and some plants to weave through and they'll do this tight, synchronized swimming thing that's honestly kind of hypnotic.