South Asia
India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and surrounding regions — danios, loaches, catfish, and a wealth of often-overlooked species.
250 species · freshwater
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Mini Chocolate Gourami
FishParasphaerichthys lineatus
A tiny Burmese labyrinth fish with some of the most unpredictable breeding behavior in the hobby.
Moth Catfish
FishHara jerdoni
A moth-like micro catfish from Indian hill streams, best kept in groups.
Mottled Loach
FishAcanthocobitis botia
A peaceful, quirky bottom-dweller with a false eye that fools predators.
Mullya Garra
FishGarra mullya
A hardy Indian stream fish with a sucker disc built for fast-moving water.
Myanmar Arowana
FishScleropages inscriptus
The only arowana with geometric line markings etched across its head and flanks.
Myanmar Redfin 2
FishOreichthys sp. "Myanmar Redfin 2"
A tiny, feisty shoaler from Myanmar with a bold caudal blotch and plenty of personality.
Nana Rasbora
FishMicrodevario nanus
Tiny Myanmar schooler with a bold dorsal-fin blotch and big personality in small packages.
Nemacheilus guentheri
FishMesonoemacheilus guentheri
A pebble-stream loach from India with famously unpredictable mood swings.
Nemacheilus petrubanarescui
FishMesonoemacheilus petrubanarescui
A shy Indian stream loach best kept in groups to bring it out of hiding.
Neon Highfin Barb
FishOreichthys crenuchoides
A tiny barb with a sail-like dorsal fin and surprisingly complex social dynamics.
Nilgiri Danio
FishDevario neilgherriensis
A rarely seen Indian hill stream danio with iridescent blue and yellow flanks.
Nilgiri Mystus
FishHemibagrus punctatus
A rare, spot-flanked Indian catfish built for serious catfish specialists only.
Noble Gourami
FishCtenops nobilis
The noble gourami: a labyrinth fish that spits its eggs straight into dad's mouth.
Odessa Barb
FishPethia padamya
A barb with a mysterious past and males that blaze red when rivals are near.
Olive danio
FishDanio dangila
A large, active danio with impressively long barbels and a rarely seen wild side.
One-stripe Spiny Eel
FishMacrognathus aculeatus
A serpentine burrower with a single bold stripe and a secretive personality.
Opsarius ardens
FishBarilius ardens
A fast-moving Western Ghats minnow that needs space, speed, and bold companions.
Opsarius malabaricus
FishBarilius malabaricus
A fast, bold river minnow from India's Western Ghats that needs room to move.
Orange Chromide
FishEtroplus maculatus
The only cichlid native to India, with a fascinating cleaning-fish side hustle.
Ornate Paradisefish
FishMalpulutta kretseri
A rare Sri Lankan gem that deserves a species tank all to itself.
Panda Barb
FishHaludaria melanampyx
A lively hill-stream barb from India's Western Ghats with a two-tone shimmer.
Panda Garra
FishGarra flavatra
A boldly patterned Burmese stream fish that's part algae grazer, part personality.
Pangio Loach
FishPangio pangia
A slender, burrowing loach from South Asian slow waters, peaceful and endlessly curious.
Pangusia Labeo
FishLabeo pangusia
A large, fast-water river fish that earns its keep as an algae grazer.
Panther Loach
FishAcanthocobitis pavonacea
A boldly patterned loach from northeast India that rarely appears in the trade.
Paradise Threadfin
FishPolynemus paradiseus
Feathery pectoral threads and calm grace from the rivers of South Asia.
Peacock Loach
FishLepidocephalichthys annandalei
A rare loach with peacock-patterned tail fins, seldom seen in the trade.
Pea Puffer
FishCarinotetraodon travancoricus
Tiny, fearless, and smart enough to recognize the person feeding it.
Pearl Danio
FishDanio albolineatus
A shimmering, active schooler that thrives in community tanks with minimal fuss.
Pearlspot Cichlid
FishEtroplus suratensis
India's only native cichlid, with pearl-spotted scales and fascinating parental dedication.
Periyar Garra
FishGarra surendranathanii
A compact Indian river grazer with a sucker disc built for fast currents.
Petchii
PlantCryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii'
A compact Sri Lankan crypt with rich olive-brown leaves and violet undersides.
Pethia sharmai
FishPuntius sharmai
A tiny, rarely exported Indian barb best appreciated in a species-focused nano setup.
Polka-Dot Loach
FishBotia kubotai
A polka-dotted Burmese loach with a complex social life and plenty of personality.
Pookode Lake Barb
FishPethia pookodensis
A rare gem from a single Indian lake, perfect for peaceful community tanks.
Puntius Sp. Pearlscale
FishPethia stoliczkana
A peaceful schooling barb from mainland Southeast Asia, best kept in numbers.