Lemon Fin Barb / Puntius jerdoni
Habitat It is predominantly aĀ riverineĀ 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 BharathapuzhaĀ RiverĀ it was recorded mostly in highland areas but observed to move into lowland tid...
Stone Catfish (Pair)
Inhabits slow-moving streams and small rivers. Itās preferred habitats are characterised by soft substrates. Provide as many hiding places as possible, along with a soft, sandyĀ substrate. The addition of some dried beech or oak leaves and pieces of driftwood would simulate the naturalĀ habitatĀ of ...
Tyre-Track Eel (Pair)
Rs. 255.00 Rs. 800.00
Tyre-Track Eel (Pair)
TankĀ should be well planted with floating plants also used. An abundance of hiding places should be provided as thisĀ speciesĀ likes to hide away during the day.Ā Bogwood, rock caves and PVC piping are all suitable for this purpose.Ā SandĀ should be used asĀ substrateĀ as the spiny eels often like to ...
Brilliant Hatchet (Pair)
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...
Hi Fin Barb (Pair)
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...
Chocolate Mahseer / Neolissochilus hexagonolepis 6"-7"
The Mahseer belongs to the genus Tor, of which there are several subspecies to beĀ found in India and in other range countries in SouthĀ Asia. There are issues regarding theĀ taxonomy of the MahseerĀ and despite advances in molecular biology and tools for DNA analysis, scientists are not entirely in ...
Yoyo Loach
The Yo-Yo Loach is a popular aquarium species that displays fascinating group behavior and beautiful coloration! Ā Ā Ā 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...
Botia dario / Queen Loach 2" (Pair)
The Queen Loach (Botia dario)Ā is a colourful, majestic species that is a fairly rare, but popular species for the larger aquarium. Ā The Queen Loach is an omnivorous species requiring a diet of meaty foods regularly supplemented with vegetable and fruit matter. It will often accept high quality d...
Golden mahseer 6"
The Mahseer carps from India are mythical fishes. They belong to the largest carp species of the subcontinent and it is said that they can reach up to 2 m in length. These carps inhabit the same ecological niches in India that are held in Europe by the salmons and trouts. Like in the latter the s...
Sun Catfish 6inch
Common name:Ā Sun catfish, Gold spotted Thai cat, Gunther's catfishScientific name:Ā Horabagrus brachysomaPronounced:Ā Hor-ah-bag-russ brak-eye-soh-merOrigin:Ā Found in swamps, boggy pools, lakes and the backwaters of rivers in Kerala, Canara and Malabar, southern India.Size:Ā There's an error in the ...
Dawkinsia arulius
Ā ONE OF THE SUPER RARE Dawkinsia SPECIES Not difficult to keep in a well-maintained set-up, though we recommendĀ aquascapingĀ theĀ tankĀ to resemble a flowing stream orĀ riverĀ with aĀ substrateĀ of variably-sized, water-worn rocks,Ā sand, fineĀ gravelĀ and perhaps some small boulders. This can be further ...
Channa stewartii "Karbi Anglong" "Grade A"
This Listing is for a small quantity of Grade A Hand Selected Channa stewarti "Karbi Anglong" the fish will be around 30cm size These fish are renowned for their highly spotted bodies and are super popular because of that. Channa stewartii is a relatively small Snakehead species that grows 30-36 ...
Frogmouth Catfish 3-4inch
The bizarrely shaped Chaca Chaca or Indian Frogmouth Catfish is a unique species of bottom dwelling catfish and a classic ambush predator, closely mimicking the appearance of a dead leaf and lying in wait for prey to swim too close to its cavernous mouth. Generally found in shallow, blackwater ha...
Pea Puffer (Pair)
Rs. 130.00 Rs. 195.00
Pea Puffer (Pair)
This nano-sized, fully freshwater pufferfish is full of personality and is a fascinating fish for small and medium aquariums! Ā The Indian Dwarf Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon imitator) is a very popular nano/planted tank fish. It has a very distinctive and interactive personality that has endeared ...
Bruce's Hillstream *SUPER RARE*
Scientific Name: Balitora brucei (Gray, 1830) Common name: Gray's Stone Loach Synonyms: Balitora maculata, Homaloptera brucei, Homaloptera maculata, Platycara maculata Distribution: Northern India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh Sexual Dimorphism: Females probably plumper all over than males. Maximum si...
Hara hara
Rs. 105.00 Rs. 200.00
Hara hara
Inhabits slow-moving streams and small rivers. Itās preferred habitats are characterised by soft substrates. Provide as many hiding places as possible, along with a soft, sandyĀ substrate. The addition of some dried beech or oak leaves and pieces of driftwood would simulate the naturalĀ habitatĀ of ...
Gelius Barb
Rs. 100.00 Rs. 200.00
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 aĀ 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...
Red Tail Dolphin Shark
Rs. 1,800.00
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.Ā Ā This is almost never offered to Hobbyists here in India and almost always exported due to the rather low interest in Native species.Ā We now of...
Dario dario / Red Badis (Pair)
The Scarlet Badis is an exquisitely beautiful species that has all of the best qualities that one could seek in a "nano" fish! These grow to be barely 0.75inch-1inch. What we sell are around the 0.5inch mark. Ā The Scarlet Badis (DarioĀ dario), also known as the Gem Badis, is a beautiful micro fis...
Sahayadria Denisoni Barb Small, 2"
The Denison's Barb is one of the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish worthy of being the centerpiece species! Ā Also known by the names Red Torpedo Barb and Roseline Shark, the Denisonās Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is one of the most strikingly colorful and active fish available for the fresh...
Banded Gourami 2-2.5" (Pair)
TheĀ Banded Gourami (TrichogasterĀ fasciata)Ā is one of the most beloved fish in the aquarium hobby.Ā 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 ...
Gymnothorax tile, 'Freshwater' Moray Eel
The Ā Moray Eel (Gymnothorax polyuranodon), also known as the Tiger or Blackspotted Moray Eel, is a very uncommon species that is native to Northern Australia and other areas in the Indo-Pacific region. Unlike other "freshwater" moray species that simply venture temporarily into freshwater habitat...
Channa andrao 3"
Rs. 850.00
Channa andrao 3"
Channa andrao TheĀ snakeheadsĀ are members of theĀ freshwaterĀ perciformes Ā fish familyĀ Channidae, native to parts of Africa and Asia. These elongated,Ā predatory fishĀ are distinguished by their longĀ dorsal fins, large mouths, and shiny teeth. They breathe air with gills, which allows them to migrate ...
Melon Barb
Rs. 75.00
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! Ā The Red Panda Barb (Haludaria fasciata), also known as the Melon Barb, is aĀ generally peaceful species that is an excellent fish for the communi...
Narayans Blue Barb
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...
Drapefin Barb XL Male
A small, peaceful barb found in clear water streams in Northeastern India, the Drape Fin or High Fin Barb is named for the spectacular large dorsal fins of adult males, which are used in mating displays. A shoaling fish, they are found in large aggregations in the wild and should be kept in group...
Black Kuhli Loach **RARE**
Distribution: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar Sexual Dimorphism: Females probably noticeably plumper when loaded with eggs as seen with other Pangio species. Maximum size: 6cm (2.5 inches) Similar to: Pangio oblonga, Pangio filinaris, Pangio mariarum Care: All kuhli loaches require mature aquaria a...
Knight Goby
Rs. 125.00
Knight Goby
A soft, sandyĀ substrateĀ is ideal for thisĀ species. Also provide lots of caves, nooks and crannies where it can lurk and form territories. Although commonly found inĀ freshwaterĀ in nature, this goby appears to do better with the addition of saltĀ in theĀ aquarium. Saying that though, thisĀ speciesĀ has...
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