Species

Abactochromis labrosus

A rock-dwelling Malawi cichlid with an unusually approachable temperament for the genus.

Caridina babaulti

A hardy, color-shifting dwarf shrimp that surprises you with every molt.

Procambarus virginalis

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

Synodontis schoutedeni

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

Saron marmoratus

A boldly patterned reef shrimp that hides by day and roams by night.

Tridacna maxima

A living jewel for the reef tank, with a lifespan that can outlast your mortgage.

Cichlasoma urophthalmus

A brackish-tolerant bruiser that can handle conditions few other cichlids can.

Haludaria fasciata

An underrated Indian barb that rewards you with vivid male rivalry displays.

Girardinus metallicus

A livebearer from Cuba with a glinting metallic sheen and real historical quirks.

Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Tiny, peaceful, and full of personality. The dwarf crayfish that plays well with others.

Astyanax mexicanus

The cave fish that lost its eyes and gained extraordinary senses.

Amphilophus citrinellus

A bold, intelligent cichlid that recognizes its owner and demands respect in return.

Chromis acares

A tiny schooling damsel that brings reef-like energy to modest-sized tanks.

Hyphessobrycon minor

A peaceful little tetra from Guyana that's seldom seen in the hobby.

Poecilia sphenops

A livebearer classic that can thrive from freshwater all the way to full marine conditions.

Scartella cristata

A tidepool blenny with a wild mohawk and an appetite for algae.

Zanclus canescens

Iconic reef wanderer with a dramatic look that rarely thrives in captivity.

Hara jerdoni

A moth-like micro catfish from Indian hill streams, best kept in groups.

Oreochromis mossambicus

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

Linckia multifora

A reef sea star that comes in a kaleidoscope of mottled patterns, each one unique.

Synodontis albolineata

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

Nassarius vibex

A tireless sand-sifting scavenger that keeps reef substrate clean and aerated.

Mesonoemacheilus guentheri

A pebble-stream loach from India with famously unpredictable mood swings.

Mesonoemacheilus petrubanarescui

A shy Indian stream loach best kept in groups to bring it out of hiding.

Pseudochromis aldabraensis

A bold little reef dweller that punches well above its weight in personality.

Gobiosoma oceanops

A tiny reef cleaner that punches way above its weight.

Paracheirodon innesi

The fish that turned millions of people into aquarium keepers.

Hypancistrus sp. "L066"

A boldly patterned pleco with a variable maze-like network across its body.

Oreochromis niloticus niloticus

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

Synodontis ocellifer

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

Pethia padamya

A barb with a mysterious past and males that blaze red when rivals are near.

Tilapia ruweti

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

Satanoperca lilith

A rarely traded eartheater with a single bold flank spot and surprising social depth.

Synodontis notata

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

Barilius ardens

A fast-moving Western Ghats minnow that needs space, speed, and bold companions.

Barilius malabaricus

A fast, bold river minnow from India's Western Ghats that needs room to move.