Species

Luciosoma pellegrinii

A surface-prowling Bornean predator that leaps for food above the waterline.

Xenentodon cancila

A torpedo-shaped freshwater predator that will absolutely bite the hand that feeds it.

Epiplatys fasciolatus

A surface-hunting West African killifish with metallic fins and a subtle barred pattern.

Nothobranchius rachovii

A fish that lives fast, dies young, and leaves spectacular eggs behind.

Aplocheilus parvus

A tiny surface-dwelling predator with a big appetite for mosquito larvae.

Dermogenys pusilla

A surface-skimming livebearer with a jaw made for dueling

Ctenolucius hujeta

A surface-hunting predator that plays nicer with tankmates than its looks suggest.

Boulengerochromis microlepis

The largest African cichlid, built like a predator and almost as big as your arm.

Aplocheilus blockii

A surface-dwelling predator from India's rice fields and mangrove edges.

Xenentodon canciloides

A freshwater needlefish that's calmer than its needle-filled grin suggests.

Oryzias javanicus

A surface-dwelling ricefish with surprisingly complex spawning behavior, rarely seen for sale.

Epiplatys lamottei

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

Cyprinodon desquamator

A tiny Bahamian pupfish that makes its living stealing scales from other fish.

Luciosoma bleekeri

A fast-moving surface predator that needs serious space to thrive.

Epiplatys sexfasciatus

A surface-dwelling West African killifish with bold barring and easy breeding potential.

Toxotes microlepis

The freshwater archer that hunts insects by spitting water with sniper precision.

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus

A bold little percher that claims coral real estate and rarely budges.