Species

Petenia splendida

A big-mouthed Central American predator that's surprisingly manageable for dedicated beginners.

Bagarius yarrelli

A river monster catfish that genuinely earns the name 'giant devil catfish'.

Himantura chaophraya

One of the world's largest freshwater rays, and not for the faint-hearted.

Antennarius commerson

A master of disguise that fishes for its meals using a built-in lure.

Osphronemus goramy

A fish that recognizes its owner and outlives most pets in your house.

Osphronemus laticlavius

A rare Bornean giant with vivid red-edged fins and genuine personality.

Macrochirichthys macrochirus

A river giant with an upturned jaw and swordlike pectoral fins rarely seen in home tanks.

Hydrocynus goliath

Razor-toothed Congo predator that most aquariums, and fishkeepers, simply cannot handle.

Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii

A true river giant that demands a seriously large commitment.

Zungaro zungaro

A river giant that grows big enough to swallow your other fish whole.

Channa aurantimaculata

Bold orange-blotched predator that keeps you guessing, even with tankmates it knows well.

Nannacara anomala

A tiny cichlid that punches well above its weight come breeding time.

Baryancistrus xanthellus

A bold, boulder-dwelling pleco from Brazil's rapids that doesn't share its territory.

Boulengerella lucius

A torpedo-shaped ambush predator that outgrows most home aquariums fast.

Leporacanthicus heterodon

A fang-toothed South American pleco with a surprisingly manageable personality.

Serrasalmus maculatus

A fin-biting South American predator that's actually one of the easier piranhas to keep.

Alcolapia grahami

A cichlid from one of Earth's most extreme lakes, built to survive where others cannot.

Ctenopoma kingsleyae

A long-lived African predator that can outlast almost every fish in your collection.

Pristis microdon

An ancient, river-roaming giant whose rostrum is both weapon and legend.

Auriglobus nefastus

A freshwater puffer that makes a living stealing scales from other fish.

Tetraodon fluviatilis

A curious, toothy brackish predator that never stops exploring its tank.

Dichotomyctere nigroviridis

A nippy, curious puffer that gets more belligerent with every passing year.

Andinoacara rivulatus

A bold, beautiful cichlid that will absolutely rearrange your community tank.

Herichthys carpintis

A pearl-flecked bruiser that rewards bold hobbyists willing to manage its attitude.

Maylandia greshakei

A rock-dwelling Malawi cichlid that rewards bold tank management with vivid color.

Notopterus notopterus

A nocturnal predator that outgrows most home aquariums faster than expected.

Arothron meleagris

A bold, intelligent puffer that will learn your face and test your corals.

Polypterus ansorgii

A rare West African bichir that breathes air and grows impressively large.

Chromidotilapia guntheri

A mouthbrooding West African cichlid with fascinating shared parental care.

Antennarius striatus

A master of disguise that fishes for its own meals using a built-in lure.

Pao baileyi

A sedentary ambush predator that saves its aggression for feeding time.

Nandopsis haitiensis

A powerhouse cichlid from Hispaniola that takes no prisoners in the aquarium.

Pomacanthus maculosus

A bold, large-growing angel that thrives where other reef fish fear to tread.

Hampala macrolepidota

A two-foot predatory barb that's more river monster than aquarium fish.

Labeo cyclorhynchus

A boldly patterned Congo shark that demands its own territory and respect.

Canthigaster jactator

A bold little Hawaiian puffer with a voracious appetite and plenty of personality.