Europe

Sarotherodon melanotheron

A hardy West African mouthbreeder that thrives in brackish and freshwater setups alike.

Aphanius baeticus

A critically rare Spanish killifish that rewards dedicated keepers willing to help conserve it.

Ludwigia repens

A hardy red-green stem plant that rewards even beginners with bold color.

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

The loach that supposedly predicts the weather and definitely has personality.

Hygrophila polysperma

The bulletproof beginner plant that thrives on neglect and outgrows almost anything.

Salvinia natans

A fast-spreading floating fern that shades tanks and shelters fry naturally.

Silurus glanis

One of the largest freshwater fish alive, and it knows it.

Riccia fluitans

A floating liverwort that pearls with oxygen bubbles when truly happy.

Ceratophyllum demersum

A fast-growing, nearly indestructible plant that thrives on neglect.

Procambarus virginalis

The only known parthenogenetic crayfish. Every individual is female and a perfect clone.

Aphanius fasciatus

A rare Mediterranean killifish that rewards dedicated keepers with fascinating, constant activity.

Macropodus ocellatus

A cold-hardy labyrinth fish that stays active even under ice.

Aphanius iberus

A rare Mediterranean killifish worth keeping for conservation as much as curiosity.

Aphanius apodus

Algeria's rarest killifish relative, built for hard water and conservation-minded keepers.

Paramisgurnus dabryanus

The tough, peaceful bottom-dweller hiding in plain sight as a different species.