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...
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 ...
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...
Pea Puffer
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 ...
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...
Roman Numeral Cichlid **Super Rare** 3"
canarensis Cichlid Ā TheĀ canarensis Cichlid (Hoplarchus psittacus) isĀ 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. ...
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...
Orange Chromide / Etroplus maculatus
The Orange Chromide is found in a variety of habitats including estuaries, the lower reaches of rivers, heavily vegetated streams, and weedy lagoons, and is one of only a handful of cichlid species known from Asia. In addition to the rarely seen wild form (named for the subtle orange tones) a bri...
Green Puffer 2"
GREEN PUFFER (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis) is a rare "oddball" fish that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a fully freshwater species that inhabits slow-moving waterways. Despite its adult size, it does not require an exceptionally large aquarium due to its lethargic ambush predator nature. It c...
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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