Native Indian Fish
Dario dario / Red Badis
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...
Galaxy Loach
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 ...
Brilliant Hatchet
The Brilliant Hatchet Dadio is a relative rarity in the aquarium world, but it is a very attractive and outgoing schooling species that is a wonderful addition to the subtropical planted or nano aquarium. The Brilliant Hatchet Dadio (Laubuca dadiburjori), is a very beautiful, small, subtropical c...
Stone Catfish
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 ...
Dawkinsia tambraparniei 2.5"
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...
Hi Fin Barb
Probably restricted to the Ganges and Brahmaputra River basins in Nepal, India and Bangladesh with apparent occurences in Thailand, Myanmar and the Western Ghats mountains in southern India likely to represent undescribed species. The species was described from the Kosi River, a major Ganges trib...
Rohani Barb 4.5-5"
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...
Mastacembelus armatus / Tyre-Track Eel
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 ...
Apsara Barb / Red Necklace Barb 4-4.5inch
Dawkinsia is a genus you might not recognize the name of, but you’d probably recognize some of the fish that belong to it. Commonly known as “filament barbs,” they’re found in the rivers around India and Shri Lanka and, prior to the new discoveries, there were nine recognized species in the genus...
Lemon Fin Barb / Puntius jerdoni
Habitat It is predominantly a riverine fish preferring clear, well-oxygenated, running water and has also been found living in slower-moving, deeper parts of large streams at some localities. In the Bharathapuzha River it was recorded mostly in highland areas but observed to move into lowland tid...
Red Tail Dolphin Shark
Hypselobarbus kurali aka Red Tail Dolphin Shark is a species of Large Growing barb from the Southern Western Ghats of India. A fish rather widespread. This is almost never offered to Hobbyists here in India and almost always exported due to the rather low interest in Native species. We now of...
Blue Banded Trout 4.5-5"
Fishes of the genus Barilius are ecologically best compared to trout in the Indian region, where they do not naturally occur. Barilius thus prefer to live in clear waters with a gravelly bottom and some current. They are mostly seen in loose groups, they are not really schooling fish. They like t...
Royal Spotted Hilltrout
Fishes of the genus Barilius are ecologically best compared to trout in the Indian region, where they do not naturally occur. Barilius thus prefer to live in clear waters with a gravelly bottom and some current. They are mostly seen in loose groups, they are not really schooling fish. They like t...
Chocolate Mahseer / Neolissochilus hexagonolepis 6"-7"
The Mahseer belongs to the genus Tor, of which there are several subspecies to be found in India and in other range countries in South Asia. There are issues regarding the taxonomy of the Mahseer and despite advances in molecular biology and tools for DNA analysis, scientists are not entirely in ...
Zodiac loach
The Zodiac Loach is a fascinating, beautifully marked species that is very active and ideal for many semi-aggressive aquarium setups! The Zodiac Loach (Mesonoemacheilus triangularis), also known as the Batik Loach, is a small loach species that is native to South India. It is known for its elon...
Gelius Barb
This lovely little barb is a spectacular candidate for the nano and planted aquarium. It can even be kept with dwarf shrimp! The Golden Dwarf Barb (Pethia gelius) is a very small barb species that is an excellent fish for the nano or planted aquarium. It is known for its small size, faded black s...
This our collection of Fish that are Native to India. Most of which are rarely appreciated and even harder to find. We bring you this exclusive curated collection of fish from all corners of India.
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