Popular Freshwater Species
Hardy freshwater fish perfect for Victorian aquarists.
Betta
Betta splendens
Majestic flowing fins in vibrant colours. Perfect for bowls and small tanks. Grow to 7cm.
Corydoras Catfish
Corydoras paleatus
Adorable bottom-dwelling catfish. Great algae cleaners. Reach 6-7cm.
Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia spp.
Colourful schooling fish from Australia. Grows to 12cm.
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus spp.
Smaller pleco with bristle-like growths. Great for planted tanks. 15cm.
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Stunning yellow African cichlid. Peaceful for a cichlid. Grows to 10cm.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Brilliant blue and red schooling fish. Perfect for community tanks. Grow to 4cm.
Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
Iconic Australian freshwater fish. Requires large tank. Can grow to 100cm.
Sterba's Cory
Corydoras sterbai
Beautiful spotted corydoras. Great community fish. Grows to 6cm.
Plakat Betta
Betta splendens
Short-finned Betta variety. More active swimmer than long-finned. 6cm.
Ancistrus spp.
Smaller pleco with bristle-like growths. Great for planted tanks. 15cm.