Species

Synodontis njassae

Lake Malawi's only squeaker, built for cichlid tanks and rocky hideouts.

Abactochromis labrosus

A rock-dwelling Malawi cichlid with an unusually approachable temperament for the genus.

Pristolepis fasciata

A bold, deep-bodied predator from Southeast Asian floodplains with real personality.

Pangio semicincta

The fish sold as kuhli loach is almost certainly this one instead.

Caridina babaulti

A hardy, color-shifting dwarf shrimp that surprises you with every molt.

Ompok eugeneiatus

A shy, schooling catfish from Southeast Asian peat swamps and flooded forests.

Melanoides tuberculata

The tireless substrate burrower that aerates your gravel while you sleep.

Ageneiosus inermis

A giant, predatory catfish with one of the most unusual reproductive strategies in freshwater.

Paratilapia polleni

Madagascar's endangered black cichlid, bold in personality and beautiful in the biotope

Procambarus virginalis

The only known parthenogenetic crayfish. Every individual is female and a perfect clone.

Cherax peknyi

A bold Australian freshwater crayfish with personality to spare.

Oxyeleotris marmorata

A motionless giant that eats anything fitting in its enormous mouth.

Carnegiella strigata

A deep-keeled surface dweller that brings life to the upper third of any tank.

Protopterus aethiopicus aethiopicus

An ancient African lungfish that breathes air and can outlast a drought.

Fundulopanchax marmoratus

A rare Cameroonian killifish with detailed marbled patterning and a preference for cool water.

Corydoras pinheiroi

A rare Amazonian cory that can breathe air and live for decades.

Julidochromis transcriptus

A bold little rock-dweller from Lake Tanganyika with sharp black-and-white contrast.

Apistogramma paulmuelleri

A tiny Peruvian dwarf cichlid with outsized color and surprisingly bold personality.

Apistogramma barlowi

The only Apistogramma that mouthbroods. Or doesn't, depending on its mood.

Cichlasoma urophthalmus

A brackish-tolerant bruiser that can handle conditions few other cichlids can.

Hyphessobrycon compressus

The founding species of its entire genus, rarely seen in the hobby.

Tetraodon mbu

A Congo giant that demands respect, space, and a very sturdy tank.

Cualac tessellatus

A rare Mexican pupfish with a conservation story worth getting behind.

Aphanius fasciatus

A rare Mediterranean killifish that rewards dedicated keepers with fascinating, constant activity.

Ancistrus ranunculus

A flat-headed, rock-hugging pleco from Brazil's wild river rapids.

Brachygobius mekongensis

A pint-sized brackish goby with bold banded markings and a big personality.

Trichopsis schalleri

The tiny gourami that actually produces sounds to resolve conflicts and court mates.

Pangasianodon gigas

One of the largest freshwater fish on Earth, and critically endangered.

Oryzias mekongensis

A tiny Mekong native with vivid fin markings and surprisingly easy breeding habits.

Datnioides undecimradiatus

A boldly barred Mekong predator with a long memory and a short temper.

Haludaria fasciata

An underrated Indian barb that rewards you with vivid male rivalry displays.

Boraras merah

Thumbnail-sized Borneo native that rewards patience with vivid schooling displays.

Phallichthys amates

A low-key Central American livebearer that thrives where flashier fish struggle.

Girardinus metallicus

A livebearer from Cuba with a glinting metallic sheen and real historical quirks.

Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Tiny, peaceful, and full of personality. The dwarf crayfish that plays well with others.

Astyanax mexicanus

The cave fish that lost its eyes and gained extraordinary senses.