RegionFreshwaterBrackish
Africa
The Great Rift Lakes drive the African hobby — Malawi and Tanganyika host some of the most diverse cichlid radiations on Earth. West Africa and Madagascar add further biodiversity.
5 species · freshwater · inverts
Malaysian Trumpet Snail
InvertMelanoides tuberculata
The tireless substrate burrower that aerates your gravel while you sleep.
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Marbled Crayfish
InvertProcambarus virginalis
The only known parthenogenetic crayfish. Every individual is female and a perfect clone.
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Nerite Snail
InvertNeritina natalensis
The algae-scrubbing snail that won't overrun your tank.
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Redclaw Crayfish
InvertCherax quadricarinatus
A bold, fast-growing Australian crayfish with vivid red claw markings on the males.
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Vampire Shrimp
InvertAtya gabonensis
A peaceful giant that filter-feeds with fan-like hands instead of grazing.