Amazon & South America
The Amazon basin and its sister rivers (Orinoco, Xingu, Tapajós) — home to tetras, cichlids, catfish, and many of the hobby's most iconic freshwater species.
642 species
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Corumba Cichlid
FishApistogramma commbrae
A cool-water dwarf cichlid with a tell-tale double spot and surprising monogamy.
Corydoras cochui
FishA tiny, sociable armored catfish that occasionally breathes air.
Corydoras copei
FishA rare Peruvian armored catfish that breathes air and lives for decades.
Corydoras diphyes
FishA tiny, long-lived catfish with a fascinating natural mimicry story.
Corydoras gladysae
FishA tiny rock-dwelling catfish from the Argentine Andes, rarely if ever seen in aquariums.
Corydoras undulatus
FishA tiny armored catfish with a surprisingly versatile respiratory trick up its sleeve.
Cowboy Whiptail
FishLamontichthys llanero
A rare South American whiptail that rewards patient keepers with unusual character.
Crystal Rainbow Tetra
FishTrochilocharax ornatus
A scaleless micro-tetra with internal fertilization and serious personality for its size.
Crystal Red Tetra
FishHyphessobrycon haraldschultzi
A rare Araguaia gem that rewards patient schooling setups with vivid red coloring.
Cupid Cichlid
FishBiotodoma cupido
A peaceful community cichlid that rewards keepers who buy a proper group.
Dash-dot Tetra
FishHemigrammus bellottii
A small, nimble Amazonian tetra with a distinctive body marking worth looking twice at.
Dawn Tetra
FishAphyocharax paraguayensis
A lively little shoaler that pairs well with dwarf cichlids and Corydoras.
Demon Eartheater
FishSatanoperca jurupari
A sand-sifting cichlid that's far more peaceful than its name suggests
Depinnai Cory
FishAspidoras depinnai
A tiny Brazilian catfish with a surprisingly long lifespan and air-breathing tricks.
Diadem Cichlid
FishAequidens diadema
A compact blackwater cichlid from the wild heart of the Amazon and Orinoco.
Diamond Tetra
FishMoenkhausia pittieri
Sold as a dull juvenile, it matures into something that genuinely sparkles.
Dirty bandit cory
FishCorydoras loxozonus
A long-lived Colombian cory that thrives in groups and breathes a little air on the side.
Discus
FishSymphysodon discus
The crown jewel of the Amazon, built for serious fishkeepers who love a challenge.
Discus
FishSymphysodon aequifasciata alenquer
The grand centerpiece of the Amazon, rewarding patient keepers with unmatched presence.
Discus
FishSymphysodon aequifasciatus
The regal centerpiece fish that rewards patient, attentive fishkeepers.
Discus Stingray
FishParatrygon aiereba
A river giant shaped like a discus, with a venomous tail to match its size.
Discus Tetra
FishBrachychalcinus orbicularis
A coin-shaped schooling tetra that holds its own in a lively community tank.
Dogtooth Characin
FishCynodon gibbus
A surprisingly docile predator with fang-like teeth that can work in a community tank.
Dolphin Catfish
FishAgeneiosus marmoratus
A broad-snouted South American predator that plays nicer than its reputation suggests.
Dolphin Cichlid
FishKrobia itanyi
A subtly beautiful South American cichlid with surprisingly gentle manners for the genus.
Donkey Fish
FishEquetus lanceolatus
A boldly striped reef fish shaped like a living exclamation mark.
Dorado
FishSalminus brasiliensis
A spectacular game fish that genuinely has no place in a home aquarium.
Driftwood Catfish
FishAuchenipterichthys longimanus
A secretive Amazonian catfish that rewards patient keepers with fascinating nocturnal behavior.
Driftwood Catfish
FishCentromochlus perugiae
A tiny, shy catfish that rewards patient keepers with fascinating surface-feeding antics.
Driftwood Catfish
FishTrachelyichthys decaradiatus
A rarely seen South American catfish that thrives in peaceful community setups.
Duck Catfish
FishAgeneiosus ucayalensis
A large, predatory bottom-dweller with a flattened head and serious appetite.
Duckweed
PlantLemna minor
The world's smallest flowering plant, and the fastest to take over your tank.
Dusky Millions Fish
FishPhalloceros caudimaculatus
A tiny livebearing fish with remarkable color variety and surprisingly persistent males.
Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish
FishTriportheus angulatus
A powerful jumper from Amazonian rivers that leaps several metres to catch insects.
Dwarf Angelfish
FishPterophyllum leopoldi
The smallest wild angelfish, with a bold Roman nose and surprising attitude.
Dwarf Bushynose Catfish
FishAncistrus claro
A dwarf bushynose catfish from Brazil with a knack for breeding itself in mature tanks.