Algae Eaters

The Otocinclus Catfish is one of THE most peaceful fish for the nano, community, or planted aquarium. It is also an effective algae eater and scavenger!   Whether or not you have an algae problem in your tank, Otocinclus Catfish make a great addition to any aquarium community.  Also known as Otto...

The Siamese Algae Eater is one of the best algae-eating fish in the aquarium hobby, and it is one of the very few fish that will eat the dreaded black beard algae!   The Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis) is a longtime favorite in the aquarium hobby due to its active nature and its vo...

These eye-catching snails' shells have a truly unique and beautiful pattern; they are a lovely dark amber color with small black markings that form encircling stripes.  Additionally, they serve some very useful purposes, as all Nerite Snails do.  They clean algae off of glass, plants, and decorat...

Zebra Nerites snails' shells have a truly striking and beautiful pattern, featuring gold and black zebra-like stripes running all the way down.  These attractive snails definitely draw your eyes directly to them, but they also serve some very useful purposes, as all Nerite Snails do.  They clean ...

The Amano Shrimp is one of the hardiest, most active, and longest-lived freshwater shrimp species, and we offer both small and large specimens!   The Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata), also known as the Yamato Shrimp, is one of the most popular and durable freshwater aquarium species.  It is a...

We are now offering LOCALLY BRED juveniles of this rare bristlenose pleco variety! These fish are bred by an expert breeder and delivered directly to our facility, which eliminates the otherwise much more stressful and extensive inbound shipment. This is particularly beneficial with plecos, whic...

Black Bristlenose The Black Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus), also known as the Black  Bushynose or Bushymouth Pleco, is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes.  While many suckermouth catfish species have yet to be bred on any major scale in aquari...

Bhavania: named for the Bhavani River, Tamil Nadu state, India. australis: from the Latin australis, meaning ‘southern’, in reference to this species’ natural distribution. An obligate dweller of shallow, fast-flowing, highly-oxygenated headwaters and minor tributaries characterised by stretches ...

The Calico Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.), also known as the Bushynose or Bushymouth Pleco, is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American sucker mouth catfishe. While many sucker mouth\ catfish species have yet to be bred on any major scale in aquariums, the Calico Bristlenose Pleco...

The Psilorhynchus sucatio is a longtime favorite in the aquarium hobby due to its active nature and its voracious appetite for various types of nuisance algae, including pesky black beard algae. It is a mostly herviborous fish that is gregarious as a juvenile, but is shoaling (rather than school...

Black Bristlenose The Black Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus), also known as the Black  Bushynose or Bushymouth Pleco, is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes.  While many suckermouth catfish species have yet to be bred on any major scale in aquari...

Native to southern India with the type series originating from the ‘Tunga River at Shimoga in Karnataka’ (previously Mysore) state. The Tunga is part of the Upper Krishna River drainage and arises from a hill known as Varaha Parvata in the Western Ghats mountain range. It flows northeastwards, th...