Species

Vittina waigiensis

A bold, patterned algae-eater that never reproduces in freshwater tanks.

Planorbella duryi

A peaceful, easy-to-keep snail that comes in surprisingly vivid color forms.

Phyllanthus fluitans

A fast-spreading floater with vivid red roots that shrimp absolutely love.

Copella eigenmanni

A small, peaceful Amazonian schooler with subtle charm and fascinating breeding behavior.

Rhinogobius rubromaculatus

A tiny, fast-moving stream goby from Taiwan and China's upland rivers.

Aphyosemion cognatum

A compact, colorful killi that's surprisingly gentle on beginner patience.

Clithon diadema

A boldly patterned algae grazer that keeps glass and hardscape spotless.

Epiplatys lamottei

A West African surface killifish dressed in red spots and dark bars.

Geophagus surinamensis

A mouthbrooding digger that sifts sand and fiercely guards its young.

Procambarus clarkii

Hardy, bold, and endlessly entertaining. But a menace to planted tanks.

Cyclocheilos enoplos

A giant Southeast Asian river fish that belongs in public aquaria, not home tanks.

Hyphessobrycon agulha

A rare, peaceful tetra that anchors its entire species group by name.

Acestrorhynchus falcatus

A pike-like ambush predator that minds its manners with fish it can't swallow.

Garra sp. "Redtail"

A mysterious, proboscis-nosed stream fish with mood-signaling facial hardware.

Erythrinus erythrinus

A bold, air-breathing predator that mimics killifish as a juvenile to lure prey

Pseudepiplatys annulatus

A tiny West African killifish with bold bands and surprisingly shy habits.

Dawkinsia rohani

A lively schooling barb from the hill streams of southern India.

Caquetaia spectabilis

A bold Amazonian cichlid that pairs for life and defends its brood fiercely.

Yunnanilus sp. "Rosy"

A rosy little loach that punches above its weight in personality.

Apistogramma alacrina

A pint-sized Colombian dwarf cichlid with a uniquely spotted pectoral fin base.

Leptobotia pellegrini

China's boldly patterned loach needs a group and robust tankmates to thrive.

Chitala blanci

A massive Mekong predator that will outgrow almost any home aquarium.

Axelrodi riesei

A tiny red gem from Colombia that rewards patient, species-focused keepers.

Carassius auratus var. ryukin

The hump-backed beauty of fancy goldfish keeping, built for cool, calm ponds and tanks.

Nematabramis everetti

A Bornean river minnow with dramatically long barbels and a bold shoulder patch.

Barbodes banksi

A rare Bornean barb with a distinctive wedge marking, seldom seen outside specialist circles.

Poecilia latipinna

The male's enormous sail-like dorsal fin makes this livebearer instantly recognizable.

Poecilia velifera

The towering dorsal fin of this livebearer is a true showpiece when conditions are right.

Scleromystax salmacis

A tiny armored catfish from Brazilian ponds, with a venomous sting to respect.

Neoarius leptaspis

A mouthbrooding giant catfish that travels from rivers to the sea.

Hampala salweenensis

A rare Salween barb that hunts by suction and needs to be kept in groups.

Garra salweenica

A blunt-snouted Salween grazer with a curious three-lobed proboscis.

Pygocentrus piraya

The largest piranha, and the one that earns the reputation others borrow.

Paraneetroplus bulleri

A hardy Mexican cichlid built for fast currents and long-term companionship.

Oryzias sarasinorum

A rare Sulawesi ricefish with a truly bizarre egg-carrying trick

Schistura savona

A boldly barred Himalayan loach that holds its own in a community tank.