Freshwater Fish

The Scarlet Badis is an exquisitely beautiful species that has all of the best qualities that one could seek in a "nano" fish!   The Scarlet Badis (Dario dario), also known as the Gem Badis, is a beautiful micro fish that hails from India. This rare fish displays brilliant red and blue vertical s...

These little tetras are one of the brightest colored fish available in the freshwater aquarium hobby!  They have a light blue back and a silver or white belly, and they feature a shimmering blue stripe along the top of their back alongside a neon red stripe along the back and bottom of their bodi...

The Glowlight Tetra glows like a lamp when lighting conditions are just right. The colorful, neon red/orange stripe shows up best when the aquarium lights are dimmed. For maximum visual effect keep Glowlight Tetras in groups. The Glowlight Tetra is a very popular and hardy freshwater tetra. It or...

Cochu’s Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui), also known as the Blue King Tetra, is an excellent choice for many medium to large community aquariums, especially planted aquariums.  It is one of the few freshwater aquarium fish that has bright blue coloration.  In the case of Cochu’s Blue Tetra, most ...

The Blue Badis (Badis badis), also commonly known as the Chameleon Fish, is a nano-sized member of the perch family indigenous to the Ganges River system of India.  The “chameleon fish” name refers to the unique ability of this fish, particularly adult males, to dramatically change colors during ...

Inhabits slow-moving streams and small rivers. It’s preferred habitats are characterised by soft substrates. Provide as many hiding places as possible, along with a soft, sandy substrate. The addition of some dried beech or oak leaves and pieces of driftwood would simulate the natural habitat of ...

The Macaw Nicaraguense Cichlid is a spectacularly colored New World Cichlid hailing from Central American rivers and lakes of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. In addition to its vibrant coloration, another distinguishing characteristic of the Macaw Nicaraguense Cichlid is the dark line that runs lengthw...

The Dwarf Neon Praecox Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) is one of the most popular and colorful rainbowfish species.  It lives in very large schools in areas with dense vegetation, so it is an ideal candidate for the planted aquarium and appreciates floating plants in its habitat.  As an adult,...

The Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is an excellent choice for the community aquarium, especially planted aquariums.  Its overall bold, black coloration is attractively highlighted with a bright, horizontal cream/white stripe across its body, as well as bright orange coloration ...

These little tetras are one of the brightest colored fish available in the freshwater aquarium hobby!  They have a white belly and Silver Tip Tetra and The males have a copper color, the females are more pale and silvery Both have white tips on the fins, hence the name. Their eye-catching colorat...

This Pleco is one of the most popular and striking Hypancistrus species, and we have incredible tank-taised specimens!    The L333  King Tiger Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.) is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes.  Its entire body is covered in black and w...

The Lake Kutubu Turquoise Rainbowfish is one of the most distinctive and beautiful rainbowfish species and it makes a great addition to the planted or community aquarium!   The Lake Kutubu Turquoise Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia lacustris) is an exceptionally colorful species that is beloved for its ...

The Crimson Loach (Schistura sp. Crimson),  is a long-time favourite for the community and planted aquarium. Which is a brown to burgundy colour covered with bright orange stripes. Native  to  Kerala, southern India. (possibly other nearby areas), the Crimson loach  The pH of these waterways can ...

While it’s fun to fill a freshwater aquarium with schooling fish, there’s something to be said for keeping a unique solo bottom dweller like a Red Tail Shark in your tank, too. These semi-aggressive algae eaters can be territorial, but their vibrant markings and active nature makes them a good fi...

This species’ distribution is somewhat confusing. The type locality is vague (see below), and the majority of subsequent reports pertain to the rio Tapajós basins in central Brazil, one of the primary affluents of the lower Amazon River basin. The species is thus often assumed to be endemic to th...

The Celestial Pearl Danio is possibly THE nano fish due to its peaceful nature, small size, and remarkably beautiful coloration! These are bred by us Inhouse at Best4Pets.    If you're looking to add natural yet arresting beauty to your aquarium, look no further than the Celestial Pearl Danio (C...