Native Indian Fish
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.
We hope you will take the plunge to appreciate these jewels from our own Country.
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...
Yoyo Loach
The Yo-Yo Loach is a popular aquarium species that displays fascinating group behavior and beautiful coloration! 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...
Badis badis
The Blue Badis (Badis badis), also commonly known as the Chameleon Fish, is a nano-sized member of the perch family indigenous to the Ganges River system of India. The “chameleon fish” name refers to the unique ability of this fish, particularly adult males, to dramatically change colors during ...
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 ...
Banded Gourami 2-2.5"
The Banded Gourami (Trichogaster fasciata) 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 ...
Drapefin Barb
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...
Golden Cobra Snakehead 10"
Golden Cobra Channa or Channa aurantimaculata are large growing snakeheads. We are offering 6" Size these will easily grow to 16-18" size if given the space. Snakeheads are a very easy to keep species provided their basic requirements are met.
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 ...
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 ...
Zebra Loach / Botia striata
The Zebra Loach (Botia almorhae), also known as the Burmese or Silver Striped Loach, is native to India and throughout Myanmar. As a juvenile, this species looks somewhat similar to the Yo Yo Loach (Botia almorhae), but is a distinctly different species. It is a very active, inquisitive fish tha...
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...
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 ...
Rainbow Snakehead 3-4 inch
The Rainbow Snakehead. One of the most peaceful snakeheads in the hobby. Dwarf species. A great addition to your collection.
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...
Dawkinsia tambraparniei 3.5"
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...
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