Amazon & South America

Metynnis argenteus

Peaceful piranha relatives that will demolish your plants overnight.

Metynnis hypsauchen

A piranha cousin that's actually peaceful, but don't trust it with small fish.

Ageneiosus atronasus

A compact Amazonian predator that fits surprisingly well in a community setup.

Gasteropelecus sternicla

A surface-skimming acrobat that leaps to catch insects mid-air.

Mylossoma duriventre

A deep-bodied South American schooler that belongs in serious, large setups.

Semaprochilodus taeniurus

A migratory Amazon giant that sifts sediment and schools in impressive numbers.

Gymnocorymbus bondi

A peaceful Orinoco schooler that's more interesting than its plain adult looks suggest.

Hasemania nana

A glittering, lively little tetra that plays well with almost everyone.

Phenacogaster tegatus

The tiny 'six-eyed tetra' from Paraguay with a trick spot pattern.

Corydoras arcuatus

A boldly striped little catfish that breathes air and moves in cheerful gangs.

Hemiodus gracilis

A fast-moving Amazon schooler that thrives in large, active biotope communities.

Serrasalmus elongatus

A sleek, solitary predator that's one of the easiest piranhas to identify correctly.

Brachyplatystoma platynemum

A rarely-seen Amazonian giant named for its unusually thick, drooping barbels.

Corydoras similis

A small armored catfish that breathes air and thrives in a lively group.

Baryancistrus sp. "L142"

A boldly spotted Amazonian pleco that gets feisty as it grows up.

Hypancistrus inspector

Bold spotted pleco from Venezuelan rapids, compact enough for a mid-size tank.

Lepidosiren paradoxa

A living fossil that breathes air, crawls on fins, and outlives most pets.

Pterygoplichthys anisitsi

A prehistoric-looking giant that moonlights as your tank's cleanup crew.

Acaronia vultuosa

A compact Orinoco predator that punches above its weight in planted setups.

Satanoperca acuticeps

A sociable eartheater with three bold flank blotches, rarely seen in the trade.

Serrasalmus spilopleura

A solitary, razor-toothed predator best kept one to a tank.

Aspidoras spilotus

A tiny Brazilian cory relative that can gulp air when needed.

Hypostomus latifrons

A hardy Paraguayan armored catfish with a surprising ability to breathe air.

Copella arnoldi

The fish that leaps out of water to lay eggs on leaves above the surface.

Copella carsevennensis

A tiny surface-dweller with one of the most acrobatic spawning rituals in freshwater fishkeeping.

Australoheros facetus

A tough South American cichlid with a big personality and surprising cold tolerance.

Corydoras brevirostris

A tiny armored catfish with a surprisingly long lifespan and a talent for breathing air.

Gasteropelecus levis

A surface-hugging jumper with a deep keel and surprisingly peaceful nature.

Megalechis thoracata

A tough, bubble-nesting catfish that breathes air and shrugs off rough conditions.

Leporinus maculatus

A swift-water Guianan pencilfish relative with a spotted pattern and real personality.

Metynnis maculatus

A schooling cousin of the piranha that mostly just wants to eat your plants.

Hemiancistrus guahiborum

A territorial Orinoco plec with vivid orange-edged fins and a fascinating ability to breathe air.

Boulengerella maculata

A sleek Amazonian predator that rewards careful tank planning with genuine personality.

Pimelodus maculatus

A schooling predatory catfish that needs space, robust tankmates, and careful handling.

Agamyxis pectinifrons

A long-lived, armored Amazon catfish that actually makes noise when handled.

Metynnis lippincottianus

The piranha cousin with spots and a peaceful disposition that surprises most keepers.