Species

Betta cracens

A slender, soft-water mouthbrooder that's genuinely rare in the hobby

Epiplatys annulatus

A pocket-sized killifish with bold racing stripes and a surprisingly calm nature.

Epiplatys anulatus

A tiny, boldly patterned killifish that minds its own business near the surface.

Synodontis decorum

A boldly patterned Congo catfish with a dramatically elongated dorsal fin ray.

Carassius auratus var. comet

The classic long-tailed goldfish that outlives most aquarium pets.

Rineloricaria eigenmanni

A slender, stick-like catfish that breeds readily and welcomes community life.

Synodontis aterrima

A small but feisty Congo catfish that keeps tankmates on their toes.

Synodontis greshoffi

A boldly patterned Congo catfish that's tougher than it looks but easier than most Synos.

Congochromis dimidiatus

A compact Congo dwarf cichlid that pairs for life and raises its young together.

Aphyosemion congicum

A small forest-stream killifish from the Congo with surprisingly specific needs.

Papyrocranus congoensis

A prehistoric-looking Congo predator that breathes air straight from the surface.

Lamprologus congoensis

A bottom-hugging Congo rapids cichlid with a charmingly jerky swim and a fiery temper.

Nemacheilus corica

A spotted hill-stream loach that thrives with companions and a naturalistic setup.

Corydoras aurofrenatus

A compact armored catfish from Paraguay with distinctive flank markings and an unusual breathing trick.

A tiny, sociable armored catfish that occasionally breathes air.

A tiny rock-dwelling catfish from the Argentine Andes, rarely if ever seen in aquariums.

Lamontichthys llanero

A rare South American whiptail that rewards patient keepers with unusual character.

Butis butis

The brackish ambush predator that hunts just as happily upside down as right-side up.

Ludwigia repens

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

Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'

Deep burgundy foliage that intensifies under brighter light, great for bold background color.

Bagarius suchus

A rapids-dwelling predator built more for public aquariums than home tanks.

Indostomus crocodilus

A tiny armored oddity from Thai blackwater streams, best kept in small groups.

Caridina logemanni

The iconic red-and-white dwarf shrimp that turned nano tanks into an art form.

Synodontis petricola

The catfish that tricks cichlids into raising its young. Nature's ultimate con artist.

Paretrolplus damii

A rare Malagasy cichlid with fascinating pit-digging breeding behavior.

Paretroplus maculatus

A rare Malagasy cichlid that rewards patient keepers with real personality.

Aphanius danfordii

A rare Turkish killifish relative with fascinating behavior and real conservation value.

Celestichthys flagrans

A rare northern Myanmar danio with fiery stripes and a slender build.

Puntius exclamatio

A rare Indian barb with a uniquely puzzling two-blotch pattern that may not even be a true species.

Pseudomugil tenellus

A tiny, peaceful Australian blue-eye that glows in a well-planted, sun-drenched tank.

Xiphophorus cortezi

A gentle, lesser-known Mexican swordtail for the planted community tank.

Adinia xenica

A rare Gulf Coast killifish that thrives where fresh water meets salt marsh.

Symphysodon discus

The crown jewel of the Amazon, built for serious fishkeepers who love a challenge.

Symphysodon aequifasciata alenquer

The grand centerpiece of the Amazon, rewarding patient keepers with unmatched presence.

Brachychalcinus orbicularis

A coin-shaped schooling tetra that holds its own in a lively community tank.

Cynodon gibbus

A surprisingly docile predator with fang-like teeth that can work in a community tank.