Species

Serrasalmus elongatus

A sleek, solitary predator that's one of the easiest piranhas to identify correctly.

Buccochromis lepturus

A rarely seen Lake Malawi predator that hunts juvenile cichlids on sandy flats.

Trematocranus placodon

A snail-crushing Lake Malawi hap with a specialist trick most cichlids lack.

Pterois miles

A bold, venomous reef predator wearing its warning in every fin.

Lepidosiren paradoxa

A living fossil that breathes air, crawls on fins, and outlives most pets.

Mogurnda adspersa

A rare Australian native where the male does all the parenting. And most of the bossing around.

Scleropages leichardti

Australia's ancient surface predator, built for ambush and best kept alone.

Sphyraena picudilla

A sleek Atlantic predator that schools in impressive numbers near the surface.

Satanoperca acuticeps

A sociable eartheater with three bold flank blotches, rarely seen in the trade.

Lysiosquillina maculata

A bold, burrow-dwelling predator with a lightning-fast spearing strike.

Serrasalmus spilopleura

A solitary, razor-toothed predator best kept one to a tank.

Boulengerella maculata

A sleek Amazonian predator that rewards careful tank planning with genuine personality.

Channa punctata

A compact, hardy snakehead that breathes air and takes no nonsense from tankmates.

Canthigaster solandri

A compact reef puffer with vivid spotted patterning and a surprisingly mild temperament.

Arothron stellatus

The largest puffer in the world, built like a torpedo with a beak to match.

Buccochromis nototaenia

A rarely seen Malawi predator that hunts cichlids over open sand flats.

Cichla temensis

A giant Amazonian predator that outgrows almost every home aquarium.

Chitala hypselonotus

A massive, air-breathing knifefish from the jungle rivers of Borneo and Sumatra.

Placidochromis milomo

The Lake Malawi cichlid famous for its wild, oversized lips.

Neogonodactylus oerstedii

A compact, punchy reef predator with claws built for cracking and crushing.

Lates angustifrons

A massive Lake Tanganyika predator that almost no aquarium can responsibly house.

Ariopsis seemanni

A venomous, migratory catfish that's far more demanding than its juvenile looks suggest.

Batrachomoeus trispinosus

A long-lived ambush predator that looks like a rock and eats like a trap.

Cichlasoma trimaculatum

A bold, territorial Central American cichlid with legendary parenting instincts.

Trichopodus trichopterus

A tough, adaptable gourami with a personality that can catch you off guard.

Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum

A true river giant that outgrows almost every home aquarium.

Hoplias malabaricus

A nocturnal ambush predator with jaws that mean serious business.

Hydrocynus vittatus

Razor-toothed river predator that hunts in packs and outgrows almost any tank.

Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum

A river giant that outgrows almost every home aquarium faster than you'd expect.

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

A boldly barred Amazonian predator that demands a truly massive tank.

Aguarunichthys tocantinsensis

A powerful Amazonian predator built for fast water and rocky riverbeds.

Pictichromis dinar

A tiny but ferocious reef dweller from Sulawesi's deep drop-offs.

Atractosteus tropicus

A living fossil from Central America that grows to canoe-like proportions.

Cichla monoculus

A river predator built for size, speed, and a 20-year commitment.

Copadichromis ilesi

A peaceful Utaka cichlid from Lake Malawi with fascinating mouthbrooding behavior.

Hydrolycus armatus

A river predator with fangs to match its reputation, and size to back it up.