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The Goethei Tetra (Hoplocharax goethei) is an unusual small tetra species closely related to freshwater barracuda. Despite with their relation to Acestrorhynchus, they are peaceful and remain small. They’re best kept in groups of 8 or more. Subdued lighting, and soft, slightly acidic water will help these fish feel most comfortable in the aquarium.
The Black Arrow Tetra (Inpaichthys luizae) is fairly newly available in the hobby. This uncommon species originates from the Rio dos Peixes in Brazil where it is found amongst aquatic vegetation with fine sand substrate and leaf litter. Like most tetras, these shoaling fish are best kept in groups of 5 or more. In the aquarium they are peaceful and readily accept prepared foods.
A peaceful, small schooling barb originating in acidic, blackwater streams and swamps, the Eight Banded Barb (Eirmotus octozona) makes an attractive display fish for a medium sized community or aquascaped tank. Active and hardy, they are found in large groups in the wild and should be kept in groups of at least 5 in the aquarium. Unlike their other barb relatives, this species is peaceful and not prone to nip fins, and should be kept with similarly peaceful fish.
A unique loach, rare to find in the aquarium hobby, the Blind Cave Loach (Lepidocephalus spectrum) is found in the lower depths of the Sungai Kapuas, Borneo’s largest river. Because of the lack of light in their natural environment, eyesight is unnecessary, and they have evolved to live completely without eyes. In a home aquarium, they prefer ample hiding places such as plants, caves, or rockwork, and they will do best when kept in groups of three to five or more.
The Obliqua Penguin Tetra (Thayeria obliqua) is a spectacular medium sized schooling fish found in the streams of the Rio Nanay in Peru. These tetras are the “original” Penguin Tetra, however Thayeria boehlkei has taken over this common name in the hobby. Like most medium sized tetras, they’re a peaceful, loosely schooling fish best kept in groups of 8 or more. Subdued lighting, warm temperatures (80F ) and soft, slightly acidic water will help these fish feel most comfortable in the aquarium.
A brightly colored line bred variant of the popular Ram or Butterfly Dwarf Cichlid, the Golden Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a small, peaceful cichlid ideal for most community aquariums. With their vibrant coloration and elongated flowing fins they make an impressive display fish in a planted or aquascaped aquarium and will get along well with most tankmates. In the aquarium, they can be sensitive to fluctuating water quality and will do best in slightly soft water with frequent partial water changes. Like most cichlids they may fight among themselves for territory so a medium sized aquarium with plenty of cover and shelter is best to keep a group.
An rare and newer species to the hobby, the Jalapão Red Tail Tetra (Hemigrammus sp. Jalapão) should become a popular aquarium community fish now that they have made their way into the breeding programs of suppliers from Asia. They are hardy, beautiful, and generally peaceful. Like most tetras, they will thrive in a schooling group (ideally 10 or more).
Gastromyzon cf. psiloetron are distinctive and attractively marked hillstream loaches found in fast-moving streams in Western Borneo. Sucker Loaches are found among rocks in well-oxygenated waters. In the aquarium, they are hardy fish as long as their wild habitat is replicated as closely as possible, with clean, aerated water and moderate to fast flow being essential to keep this species thriving long term. A grazer and opportunistic feeder, they should be given a varied diet high in algae or vegetable content like Fluval Bug Bites Pleco Formula or Repashy Gel Diet. A social fish, they should be kept in groups of at least 3.
A peaceful gourami species found in the blackwater peat swamps of Borneo, the Giant Chocolate Gourami (Sphaerichthys acrostoma) is relatively rare in the hobby due to its relatively restricted range and unique requirements. In the wild, these fish inhabit warm, highly acidic waters with pH as low as 4.0, and in the aquarium it will do best if kept in soft, slightly acidic water as well. The addition of tannins to the water by using Indian Almond Leaves or Bark is useful to help this species thrive.
The Aurora Tetra (Moenkhausia aurora) is fairly newly available in the hobby. This uncommon species originates from the upper Rio Xingu River Basin in Mato Grosso State, Brazil where it is found in clear water with fine sand substrate and leaf litter. Like most tetras, these shoaling fish are best kept in groups of 5 or more. In the aquarium they are peaceful and readily accept prepared foods.
Known to be one of the more peaceful cichlids, the Keyhole Cichlid (Cleithracara maronii) is a great medium sized cichlid species for a community tank. These hardy fish will accept most frozen and dry foods.
A beautiful wild-type betta from Thailand, the Emerald Betta (Betta smaragdina) is also known as the Green Smaragdina Betta. These Bettas will thrive in a low pH aquarium with lots of cover, tight spaces, and surface variety plants. Although they can be kept in small groups in a larger tank with plenty of cover, they are generally best kept in pairs.
The Volcano Rasbora (Rasbora vulcanus) makes a great addition for the small to medium sized community aquarium or planted tank. In the wild, they inhabit clear, slow moving streams and creeks with sandy substrate, usually among aquatic plants or fallen branches. They will display the best orange/red coloration in a planted tank with a dark substrate. Like most schooling rasboras, they are best kept in groups of 10 or more and will thrive with most peaceful tankmates.
The Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) is a popular aquarium fish due to its vibrant iridescent body coloration and striking finnage. In the aquarium, they are hardy and adaptable, perfect for most medium community aquariums or planted/aquascaped tanks. Like most tetras they should be kept in groups of at least 5.
The Fire Ant Tetra (Hyphessobrycon myrmex) is a rare dwarf tetra from the Rio Juruena in the upper basin of the Rio Tapajós. This colorful Hyphessobrycon species is found in clear waters with a sandy rocky bottom. Dominant males display spectacular intense red coloration. Like most tetras, these shoaling fish are best kept in groups of 5 or more. In the aquarium they are peaceful and readily accept prepared foods.
The Pinstripe Apisto (Apistogramma sp. nadelstreifen) is found near Leticia, Colombia where it is often collected alongside Apistogramma bitaeniata. Like most Apistos, it is found in small forest pools and shallow reaches of flooded forest in warm, acidic water. A hardy and relatively peaceful species, they are ideal for smaller aquariums and do best with ample cover in the form of plants, driftwood, and small caves.
Note on wild-collected Apistogramma sp.:
While we will make our best efforts to select male/female pairs for customer orders, sexing small- and medium-sized wild Apistogramma is not always exact and we do not guarantee a particular sex ratio. We recommend buying these fish in larger groups if a particular ratio of males to females is desired.
Typically loach species from the Balitoridae family inhabit fast-moving, rocky streams in Southeast Asia. However, Homalopterula gymnogaster are known to inhabit the high volcanic lakes of Sumatra. Some of these caldera lakes are over 6,000ft in elevation. In the wild, they are grazers and generalists, feeding on algae, biofilm, and small insects and crustaceans. In the aquarium, they do best when kept in a system with high flow and well-oxygenated water.
The Patrick’s Rasbora (Rasbora patrickyapi) is an active, medium-growing schooling fish endemic to Borneo. With deep red body coloration and a distinctive black stripe popping with iridescence, this species is a spectacular aquarium fish that makes for a striking addition to planted or blackwater tanks. In the wild, they inhabit shallow streams and swampy areas of soft, acidic, tannin-stained waters, usually among aquatic plants or fallen branches. A hardy and adaptable fish in the aquarium, they will do well in a variety of water conditions but will display the best coloration when kept in relatively soft water. Like most schooling rasboras, they are best kept in groups of 5 or more and will thrive with most similarly-sized peaceful tankmates.
The Imperial Cenepa Tetra (Hyphessobrycon sp. Imperial Cenepa) is newly available to the hobby. Collected from the Rio Amaya in the Cenepa River drainage, this Hyphessobrycon species is found in tannin rich blackwaters that feed into the Marañón to the . Like most tetras, these shoaling fish are best kept in groups of 5 or more. In the aquarium they are peaceful and readily accept prepared foods.
Bright red and speedy swimmers, Long Fin Cherry Barbs (Puntius titteya) are a popular fish for freshwater community tanks. They reach an adult size of two inches and will generally do well with similarly sized, peaceful fish. Cherry Barbs are hardy schooling fish, and will thrive best in groups of 5 or more!
The Red Fin Penguin Tetra is a recently discovered relative of the common Penguin Tetra found in the Teles Pires drainages of Brazil. With their distinctive horizontal band and bright red caudal fin, peaceful, schooling nature, the Red Fin Penguin Tetra is deservedly popular in the aquarium hobby. In the wild, they inhabit slow moving, warm, acidic streams but will adapt to a wide range of conditions in the aquarium. Like most of their close relatives, they are a loosely schooling species that will do best in groups of 5 or more and will get along well with most similarly sized, peaceful tankmates. Subdued lighting, plenty of cover in the form of driftwood or plants, and slightly soft water will help promote vibrant coloration.
The classic Cherry Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina shrimp and among the most popular freshwater dwarf shrimp in the aquarium hobby. They are hardy, available in a variety of colors, and peaceful towards tankmates. These shrimp will do well in most small to medium community aquariums and under good conditions will breed regularly. Neocaridina shrimp are ideal for beginning hobbyists and will tolerate a fairly wide variety of temperatures and water conditions. An omnivore and scavenger, they will accept most sinking foods but should be offered a varied diet high in algae and vegetable matter to ensure proper development and optimal coloration. Our Red Cherry Shrimp are high grade specimens showing uniform red from carefully selected suppliers in Thailand and Taiwan.
The BlueLapis Tetra (Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia), is a small species of characin native to freshwaters of South America. Growing up to 2 inches long, this is a smaller species of tetra, making it a versatile addition to a variety of community tanks. These fish have beautiful coloration, with silvery blue bodies and a striking black stripe down their side. As a schooling species, the Blue Lapis Tetra will do best in groups of 5 or more.
A recently developed and vibrantly colored form of the common ricefish or medaka, the Platinum Medaka displays a pure white coloration. Like most ricefish, they are a very hardy fish and will do well in most aquariums. The species is an egg layer but will readily breed in the aquarium under good conditions.
Help us turn over inventory so we can keep offering an awesome fish and invertebrate selection and get a nice assortment of small fish, snails, and/or shrimp to stock your aquarium. Purchasing this pack will guarantee you at least an $80 value in livestock that won’t grow over 2″. Animals chosen will be up to our discretion, but feel free to place preferences in the comments section at checkout.
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