West & Central Africa

Barbus lineomaculatus

A sleek African barb that migrates into flooded grasslands to spawn.

Brycinus longipinnis

A lively West African schooler that needs space and confident tankmates.

Distichodus lusosso

A boldly patterned Congo river fish that quietly outgrows its youthful looks.

Aphyosemion loennbergii

A rare Cameroonian killifish from shaded rainforest streams, worth the extra effort.

Distichodus fasciolatus

A boldly barred Congo giant that stays surprisingly peaceful for its size.

Ctenopoma weeksii

A cryptic Congo predator that vanishes into leaf litter before your eyes.

Protopterus aethiopicus aethiopicus

An ancient African lungfish that breathes air and can outlast a drought.

Fundulopanchax marmoratus

A rare Cameroonian killifish with detailed marbled patterning and a preference for cool water.

Synodontis schoutedeni

A beginner-friendly Congo catfish with bold marbled patterning that deepens with age.

Julidochromis transcriptus

A bold little rock-dweller from Lake Tanganyika with sharp black-and-white contrast.

Tetraodon mbu

A Congo giant that demands respect, space, and a very sturdy tank.

Polypterus mokelembembe

An ancient, armored predator from the Congo's murky depths.

Polypterus weeksii

A living fossil from the Congo with a swim bladder that doubles as a lung.

Amarginops ornatus

A sleek Congo predator with ornate markings and serious attitude toward tankmates.

Amphilius platychir

A sleek African stream catfish built for life in fast, rocky currents.

Oreochromis mossambicus

One of the world's most invasive fish, sold as food and kept as a curiosity.

Synodontis albolineata

A small, community-friendly squeaker from Cameroon and Gabon that rarely reaches the trade.

Polypterus bichir

A living fossil that breathes air and moves like an eel.

Synodontis schall

The unpredictable bruiser of the Synodontis world, not for community tanks.

Oreochromis niloticus niloticus

One of the world's most adaptable fish, but a challenging aquarium resident.

Poropanchax normani

Tiny West African killifish with glowing blue eyes that shimmer in low light.

Mogurnda mogurnda

A bold Australian bottom-dweller with real personality and surprising breeding behavior.

Melanotaenia affinis

One of the first rainbowfish in the hobby, now available in several wild forms.

Synodontis ocellifer

A hardy West African catfish with bold spots and a long, distinctive adipose fin.

Tilapia ruweti

A compact African cichlid with big personality from wild swamp habitats.

Nannaethiops unitaeniatus

A peaceful little African schooler that deserves far more attention than it gets.

Synodontis notata

A daytime-active catfish with a bold personality to match its bold spot.

Microctenopoma ansorgii

A jewel-toned African labyrinth fish that rewards patient, experienced keepers.

Barbus eutaenia

A sleek African barb from fast, rocky streams that rewards patient keepers.

Polypterus ornatipinnis

An ancient, armored predator that breathes air and prowls the night.

Tilapia guinasana

A critically endangered sinkhole cichlid with wild color variation and devoted parental care.

Nothobranchius palmqvisti

A brilliantly colored killifish that lives fast in seasonal African pools.

Melanotaenia papuae

A compact rainbowfish from Port Moresby's jungle streams, peaceful and full of personality.

Melanotaenia parkinsoni

A Papua New Guinea gem that rewards patient keepers with spectacular adult color.

Tateurndina ocellicauda

A jewel-like bottom-dweller from Papua New Guinea with fascinating cave-spawning behavior.

Micralestes stormsi

A lively Congo basin shoaler that brings energy to the mid-water column.