Species

Hypostomus cochliodon

A hefty South American pleco with a surprisingly specialized wood-scraping bite.

Apistogramma cacatuoides

A pocket-sized cichlid with big personality and remarkable parental dedication.

Pseudauchenipterus nodosus

A schooling brackish catfish that thrives where rivers meet the sea.

Hyphessobrycon takasei

A quietly charming little tetra with a distinctive coffee-dark body spot.

Hyphessobrycon columbianus

A bold Colombian tetra with vivid red fins and a peaceful, social nature.

Belontia signata

Sri Lanka's feisty labyrinth fish, with a reddish glow and a short temper.

Carassius auratus var. comet

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

Alcolapia alcalicus

A cichlid from one of Earth's most inhospitable lakes, built to survive where almost nothing else can.

Hypostomus plecostomus

The classic algae-scrubbing catfish that outgrows almost every tank it's sold for.

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.

Altolamprologus compressiceps

A laterally flattened Tanganyikan predator built to hunt in razor-thin rock crevices.

Polypterus endlicheri congicus

A prehistoric armored predator that breathes air and swallows prey whole.

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.

Tetraodon miurus

A buried ambush predator from the Congo that bites first and asks questions never.

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.

Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi

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

Tetraodon schoutedeni

A rare Congo puffer with a surprisingly manageable temperament for its family.

Lamprologus congoensis

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

Alestes bimaculatus

A lively Congo schooler that brings active mid-water energy to larger African setups.

Parachanna insignis

A powerful African predator that breathes air and demands serious commitment.

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.

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Fearless, easy to breed, and absolutely not a community fish.

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.

Riccardia chamedryfolia

Tiny coral-like liverwort that brings detailed texture to rocks and driftwood.

Nemacheilus corica

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

Platynematichthys notatus

A bold Amazonian catfish that grows large enough to demand serious space.

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.