Asia
The rivers and rice paddies of Southeast and South Asia give us rasboras, barbs, gouramis, danios, loaches, and a whole world of community fish.
27 species · inverts
Sub-regions
Amano Shrimp
InvertCaridina multidentata
The aquarium's hardest-working algae crew, with a habit of stealing everyone's lunch.
Assassin Snail
InvertClea helena
The snail that hunts other snails. A living solution to pest outbreaks.
Bamboo Shrimp
InvertAtyopsis moluccensis
A peaceful filter-feeder that fans food from the current like a tiny fisherman.
Black Rabbit Snail
InvertTylomelania zemis
A slow-moving, long-lived snail that grazes peacefully and breeds one giant baby at a time.
Blue Leg Poso Shrimp
InvertCaridina cf babaulti
A delicate little shrimp from an ancient Indonesian lake with vivid blue legs.
Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp
InvertCaridina dennerli
A bold red-and-white shrimp from ancient Sulawesi lakes, unlike anything else in freshwater.
Celebes Beauty Shrimp
InvertCaridina spongicola
A bright little freshwater shrimp with a wild Sulawesi backstory.
Cherry Shrimp
InvertNeocaridina davidi
Vivid little grazers that keep tanks clean and breed readily in captivity.
Crystal Red Shrimp
InvertCaridina cantonensis
Boldly patterned dwarf shrimp that reward careful water chemistry with constant activity.
Crystal Red Shrimp
InvertCaridina logemanni
The iconic red-and-white dwarf shrimp that turned nano tanks into an art form.
Harlequin Sulawesi Shrimp
InvertCaridina woltereckae
A boldly patterned Sulawesi shrimp that brings serious color to a nano tank.
Horned Armour Snail
InvertBrotia pagodula
A spiny, armored snail that rewards patience with fascinating behavior.
Horned Nerite Snail
InvertClithon corona
A tiny freshwater snail wearing a crown of unpredictable horns.
Malaya Shrimp
InvertCaridina babaulti
A hardy, color-shifting dwarf shrimp that surprises you with every molt.
Malaysian Trumpet Snail
InvertMelanoides tuberculata
The tireless substrate burrower that aerates your gravel while you sleep.
Orange Poso Rabbit Snail
InvertTylomelania gemmifera
A slow-moving, long-lived freshwater snail with a face only a hobbyist could love.
Pink Bamboo Shrimp
InvertAtyopsis spinipes
A gentle filter-feeder that fans food from the current with fan-like front legs.
Pinocchio Shrimp
InvertCaridina gracilirostris
That comically long nose isn't just for looks. It's a shrimp with personality.
Rabbit Snail
InvertTylomelania sp.
Slow-moving, long-lived snails with a face only a hobbyist could love.
Red Claw Crab
InvertPerisesarma bidens
A feisty little brackish crab with vivid red claws and a personality to match.
Red Devil Vampire Crab
InvertGeosesarma dennerle
Jewel-bright mini crabs that thrive in paludarium setups with minimal fuss.
Red Racer Nerite Snail
InvertVittina waigiensis
A bold, patterned algae-eater that never reproduces in freshwater tanks.
Red Spotted Nerite Snail
InvertClithon diadema
A boldly patterned algae grazer that keeps glass and hardscape spotless.
Thai Micro Crab
InvertLimnopilos naiyanetri
A fingernail-sized freshwater crab that disappears into moss and rarely shows itself.
Tiger Shrimp
InvertCaridina serrata
Bold tiger stripes and easy care make this shrimp a great starting point.
Tiger Shrimp
InvertCaridina mariae
Bold tiger-striped shrimp that comes in a dazzling range of color forms.
Vampire Crab
InvertGeosesarma notophorum
Vivid purple freshwater crab that lives on land as much as in water.