Native Indian Fish
Java Fern " Windelow"
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...
Melon Barb
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...
Malabar Leaf fish 3-4"
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...
Chocolate Bleheri 3"
A recently described dwarf Snakehead. Best treated just like Channa andrao or Channa bleheri, best to keep a small group. This is a recently described species are a rather rare fish to be found.
Red Mosaic Channa
Red Mosaic Snakehead is also known as Channa aristonei, named after it's discovered Mr Aristone. This is a cold water snakehead and prefers cooler water.
Channa bipuli
These are newly described species named after it's Discoverer Mr Bipul. These beauties are a cold water species.
Honey Gourami, Wild, 1.5" (Rare)
The Honey Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) 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 li...
Filament Barb 2.5-3"
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...
Leopard Hillstream Loach 2inch
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 ...
Peaock eel / Macrognathus aculeatus 5"- 6"
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...
Crimson Loach
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 ...
Gold Ring Danio 2"
What a fantastic fish species! They are truely stunning with their long flowing barbs. These fish do require a larger set up with plenty of plants so navigate around creates a lovely environment for them to thrive in. They require a nice, well oxygenated tank with good clean water. We suggest a l...
Copper Catfish *Rare*
Feeding Will feed on live/frozen food, but does not appear to take prepared foods. Furniture A sandy/gravel bottom and enough rocks/driftwood to partially deflect the current and for the fish to hide in. Compatibility A peaceful species suitable for the hillstream biotope tank. Best kept i...
Golden Archer 2.5"
Two types of setup may be considered for archerfish. The first would be a normal brackish aquarium setup containing mangrove roots and brackish tolerant plants. Waterflow should be slow. Another means of keeping archerfish is in a biotope setup, using a tall tank half-filled with water and an are...
Channa andrao 3"
Channa andrao The snakeheads are members of the freshwater perciformes fish family Channidae, native to parts of Africa and Asia. These elongated, predatory fish are distinguished by their long dorsal fins, large mouths, and shiny teeth. They breathe air with gills, which allows them to migrate ...
Spike Tail Paradise Fish
Please note that the fish shown in the photo is not the exact fish you will receive and is only a representative of what a specimen will look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex (if listed as unsexed) of the fish you receive. Can be maintained in a fully-decorated aquarium although...
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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