Species

Lepidocephalichthys thermalis

A sand-sifting loach from India that thrives in groups and breathes air when needed.

Rineloricaria eigenmanni

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

Clypeobarbus congicus

A rare Congo native with distinctive shield-like scales and a subtle social hierarchy.

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.

Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi

A rarely traded Congo mouthbrooder with personality that far outweighs its small size.

Synodontis pleurops

Enormous-eyed Congo catfish that vanishes the moment the lights come on.

Phenacogrammus interruptus

A drab fish store purchase that transforms into something genuinely spectacular at home.

Julidochromis regani

A Lake Tanganyika cichlid that mates for life and parents cooperatively.

Pyrrhulina spilota

A slender Peruvian gem with surprisingly complex spawning behavior for its size.

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.

Apistogramma commbrae

A cool-water dwarf cichlid with a tell-tale double spot and surprising monogamy.

A tiny, sociable armored catfish that occasionally breathes air.

A rare Peruvian armored catfish that breathes air and lives for decades.

A tiny, long-lived catfish with a fascinating natural mimicry story.

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.

Girardinus creolus

A rare Cuban livebearer that occupies the middle of the water column.

Trochilocharax ornatus

A scaleless micro-tetra with internal fertilization and serious personality for its size.

Caridina cantonensis

Boldly patterned dwarf shrimp that reward careful water chemistry with constant activity.

Caridina logemanni

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

Hyphessobrycon haraldschultzi

A rare Araguaia gem that rewards patient schooling setups with vivid red coloring.

Synodontis petricola

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

Pethia cumingii

A peaceful Sri Lankan gem with bold black blotches and sunshine-yellow fins.

Archocentrus septemfasciatus

A feisty Costa Rican cichlid that punches well above its weight at spawning time.

Oryzias woworae

A tiny Indonesian ricefish that glows red and blue at spawning time.

Paretroplus maculatus

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

Danio feegradei

A restless Burmese danio with complex social dynamics beneath its peaceful reputation.

Hemigrammus bellottii

A small, nimble Amazonian tetra with a distinctive body marking worth looking twice at.

Sahyadria chalakkudiensis

A rare Kerala barb with feisty personality and a tangled taxonomic history.

Puntius exclamatio

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

Mystus bleekeri

A sociable South Asian catfish that thrives in groups and fits larger community tanks well.

Pareutropius buffei

A slender West African catfish that blooms with confidence in a shoal.

Rita kuturnee

A peaceful river catfish from India's Deccan plateau, rarely seen but worth seeking out.