Native Indian 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...

The Yo-Yo Loach is a popular aquarium species that displays fascinating group behavior and beautiful coloration!       The Yo-Yo Loach (Botia almorhae), also known as the Pakistani Loach (even though it is not from Pakistan), is native to the Ganges River system in Northern India. Named for its j...

Windelov Java Fern is a very exotic-looking variant of the ever-popular and extremely durable Java Fern! Windelov Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus var. “Windelov”) is a very attractive, popular, and low-maintenance plant for the freshwater aquarium. In fact, it is possibly the most durable ornament...

The Banded Gourami (Trichogaster fasciata) is one of the most beloved fish in the aquarium hobby. It inhabits many swamps and slow-moving waterways throughout India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Like all labyrinth fish, it possesses an air-breathing organ that supplements its gills and allows it to ...

This generally peaceful barb is a very active species that is perfect for the community planted aquarium. Males develop beautiful red-pink coloration!   The Red Panda Barb (Haludaria fasciata), also known as the Melon Barb, is a generally peaceful species that is an excellent fish for the communi...

One of the MOST STUNNING loaches we have. Described from ‘rapids’ on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hills, western Tamil Nadu state, southern India. The Nilgiris fall within the boundaries of the Nilgiris UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, form part of the Western Ghats mountain chain and are located close to ...

Once more we obtained wonderful Eyespot Spiny Eels. The fish are of adult size and 12-15 cm long. The only complicated thing in this species is the scientific naming. The Eyespot Spiny Eel attains a maximum length of about 20 cm and is one of the most colourful species of all spiny eels.   The Pe...

The Arulius Barb  (Dawkinsia tambraparniei ) is a very popular Indian Barb species that is native Stream 7 miles from Kalladaikurichi, Tambraparni watershed, Tinnevelly District, Madras State, India.. It has multiple wild populations, and many of these populations display colour variations that a...

Dawkinsia: named for Richard Dawkins, for ‘his contribution to the public understanding of science and, in particular, of evolutionary science’. filamentosa: from the Latin filamentosa, meaning ‘filamentous’, in reference to the dorsal-fin extensions which develop as the fish mature. Endemic to b...

The canarensis Cichlid (Hoplarchus psittacus) is a large South INDIAN cichlid species that matures to trememndous yellow and black turquoise coloration. Due to its size and later breeding age, it is not bred as commonly and frequently as many other New World cichlid species. It is, however, a ver...

It was only last year that this beautiful Indian barb has been described scientifically. It originates from the south of India. Presently it is only known from hill streams in the Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. It differs from the other Indian barbs of its closer relationship (eg D. arulius, D...

The Setnai Barb It is rather exceptional in appearance, but not as often available as many more widespread barb species. It is native to India. When kept in larger groups, males will display their best coloration while competing to attract females. The Setnai Barb typically occupies the top and m...

The  Zebra Loach (Botia almorhae), also known as the Burmese or Silver Striped Loach, is native to India and throughout Myanmar. As a juvenile, this species looks somewhat similar to the Yo Yo Loach (Botia almorhae), but is a distinctly different species. It is a very active, inquisitive fish tha...

An aquarium with a decent flow rate, decorated with a sandy substrate, smooth rocks and driftwood roots would simulate the natural habitat of P. marginatus. It is equally at home in a stiller, planted aquarium as well. Also known as the common catopra, this is still quite a rare species in the ho...

Tank should be well planted with floating plants also used. An abundance of hiding places should be provided as this species likes to hide away during the day. Bogwood, rock caves and PVC piping are all suitable for this purpose.  Sand should be used as substrate as the spiny eels often like to ...

A unique, medium-growing Gourami species known from Northeastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, the Noble Gourami or Indian Frail Gourami is found in a variety of habitat types in both tropical and subtropical waters. Somewhat aggressive and territorial for a gourami, they tend to be found in very...