Species

Cichlasoma urophthalmus

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

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.

Aaptosyax grypus

A rare, river-running predator from the Mekong that grows to epic proportions.

Datnioides undecimradiatus

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

Amphilophus citrinellus

A bold, intelligent cichlid that recognizes its owner and demands respect in return.

Serrasalmus sanchezi

A misidentified mini-piranha relative with razor teeth and a fiery red throat.

Variabilichromis moorii

A Lake Tanganyika rockdweller with a fascinating family life and devious brood tactics.

Gambusia affinis

The notorious mosquitofish: tough, prolific, and not a friendly neighbor.

Polypterus weeksii

A living fossil from the Congo with a swim bladder that doubles as a lung.

Amarginops ornatus

A sleek Congo predator with ornate markings and serious attitude toward tankmates.

Oreochromis mossambicus

One of the world's most invasive fish, sold as food and kept as a curiosity.

Synodontis albolineata

A small, community-friendly squeaker from Cameroon and Gabon that rarely reaches the trade.

Scleropages inscriptus

The only arowana with geometric line markings etched across its head and flanks.

Chalinochromis sp. "Ndobhoi"

A blotch-patterned Tanganyikan rock dweller with fascinating colony breeding behavior.

Oreochromis niloticus niloticus

One of the world's most adaptable fish, but a challenging aquarium resident.

Hemibagrus punctatus

A rare, spot-flanked Indian catfish built for serious catfish specialists only.

Mogurnda mogurnda

A bold Australian bottom-dweller with real personality and surprising breeding behavior.

Channa argus

A true apex predator that can survive days out of water. And is banned in many countries.

Chitala ornata

A prehistoric river predator that grows far larger than most tanks can handle.

Ctenopoma muriei

A compact African labyrinth fish that punches above its weight in personality.

Channa pleurophthalma

Bold ocellus markings and predatory charisma from the peat swamps of Borneo.

Potamotrygon motoro

A disc-shaped apex predator that can learn to recognize its keeper.

Asterophysus batrachus

A gulper catfish that can swallow prey nearly twice its own size.

Satanoperca lilith

A rarely traded eartheater with a single bold flank spot and surprising social depth.

Synodontis notata

A daytime-active catfish with a bold personality to match its bold spot.

Etroplus maculatus

The only cichlid native to India, with a fascinating cleaning-fish side hustle.

Biotodoma wavrini

A slender eartheater that thrives in groups and rewards patient, experienced keepers.

Tilapia guinasana

A critically endangered sinkhole cichlid with wild color variation and devoted parental care.

Dormitator latifrons

A chunky estuarine predator that breathes air and swallows anything it can fit in its mouth.

Leiarius pictus

A majestic sailfin catfish only suited to those with truly enormous tanks.

Nothobranchius palmqvisti

A brilliantly colored killifish that lives fast in seasonal African pools.

Macropodus opercularis

One of the first tropical fish ever kept in Europe, and still worth knowing.

Pangasius sanitwongsei

A fish that outgrows almost every tank on earth. And most keepers know it too late.

Hoplarchus psittacus

A rare blackwater cichlid that defies its aggressive reputation in the right company.