Vocal Freshwater Fish

[Uberhoust]

@emeraldking starting this thought with his Croaking Gourami post. A unique aquarium idea would be to have some sort of vocal, or otherwise noisy fish based setup. A tank that can sing to you. Does anyone know of other fresh water aquarium fish that make noise? Other freshwater creatures, again suitable for an aquarium, that make noise. I know there are quite a few creatures that make noise in salt water but scuba diving in fresh water I don't think I can remember any freshwater fish that make noise.

 

[GaryE]

There are a couple of catfish as well as croaking gourami. I find that in a house, and in a filtered tank, none have been especially loud to my ears. You might hear them during a power blackout.

 

[jaylach]

I didn't read the entire thing but this may help.

What Does the Fish Say?

Some fish species use sound to communicate, and these vocalizations could be key for scientists studying both fish and their freshwater ecosystems.

blog.nature.org

An estimated 20 percent of fish species actively make noises to communicate,” says Simon Linke, a scientist at Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute and lead author on the research.

 

[FranciscoB]

YoYo Loaches, as well as clown llaches make clicking sounds when feeding at surface. Raphael catfish and other Dorados make grunting Moisés when out of water.

 

[FranciscoB]

Doradidae

 

[CassCats]

Sparkling gourami is another, a close relative but separate species from croaking gourami

 

[MrsShrimp]

Yes! My sparkling gourami croaks at the other gourami. Sometimes I think is that a crow or him, he's so loud!! I love that fish.. he's like a little spirit the way he glides around and he never bothers anyone else!

 

[Uberhoust]

Clearly there are more examples than I heard of. Gouramis and some catfish seem to be the most common but the Australian Grunters should be looked at too. I wonder what would happen if I put a hydrophone in the tank, though they are not a typical consumer level item.