Tropical Community Fish
Below is a list of the tropical community fish for sale that we keep in stock regularly. Many additional species will be available from time to time, but the list below represents species that are kept almost permanently in stock as part of our huge range. However, we still recommend phoning first if you will be travelling to visit us for a certain species!
Please note that although the species below are often included under the general banner of "community fish", this does not mean that they are all suitable to be mixed with each other, or that they will be suitable for any community tank. Our staff will be happy to advise you on suitable fish available to buy for your particular setup.
Current Stock for sale, updated 16/07/2026
African Tetras
Alestopetersius caudalis (Yellow-tailed Congo Tetra) - £18.95 each or 6 for £108.00.
Arnoldichthys spilopterus (African Red-Eye Tetra) - £8.95 each, 6 for £48.00 or 12 for £90.00.
Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus (African Moon Tetra) - £14.95 each or 6 for £87.00.
Bryconalestes longipinnis (African Long-fin Tetra) - new in, not yet priced.
Phenacogrammus interruptus (Congo Tetra) - new in, not yet priced.
Phenacogrammus interruptus (Congo Tetra, albino) - £15.95 each or 6 for £90.00.
American Tetras
Astyanax mexicanus (Blind Cave Tetra) - £3.25 each or 6 for £18.00.
Bario sanctaefilomenae (Red-eye Tetra) - £2.25 each, 6 for £12.00 or 12 for £23.00.
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Black Widow Tetra) - £2.25 each, 6 for £12.00.
Hasemania nana (Silver Tip Tetra) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Hemigrammus erythrozonus (Glowlight Tetra) - £1.80 each, for £10.00 or 12 for £19.00.
Hemigrammus / Hyphessobrycon cf. pretoensis (Preto Tetra) - £12.95 each or 6 for £70.00.
Hemigrammus rodwayi (Gold Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Hemigrammus sp. (Rummy-nose Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Hyphessobrycon columbianus (Colombian Red-fin Tetra) - £2.95 each, 6 for £15.00 or 12 for £28.00.
Hyphessobrycon elachys (Reed Tetra) - £3.25 each. 6 for £18.00 or 12 for £35.00.
Hyphessobrycon myrmex (Fire Ant Tetra) - £8.95 each or 6 for £48.00.
Hyphessobrycon peruvianus (Peruvian Tetra) - £4.95 each, 6 for £27.00 or 12 for £50.00.
Hyphessobrycon procyon (Raccoon Tetra) - £6.95 each, 6 for £39.00 or 12 for £72.00.
Holopristis ocellifer (Head-and-tail Light Tetra) - £2.25 each, 6 for £12.00 or 12 for £23.00.
Inpaichthys kerri (Kerry Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Inpaichthys parauapiranga (Scratched Inpa Tetra) - £12.95 each or 6 for £70.00
Megalamphodus bentosi (White-fin Bentosi) - £3.65 each or 6 for £21.00.
Megalamphodus eques (Serpae Tetra, Long Fin) - £2.75 each, 6 for £15.00 or 12 for £28.00.
Megalamphodus megalopterus (Black Phantom Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Megalamphodus rosaceus (Rosy Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Megalamphodus swaglesi (Red Phantom Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Moenkhausia costae (Costa's Tetra) - £4.25 each or 6 for £24.00.
Nematobrycon palmeri (Black Emperor Tetra) - £3.25 each, 6 for £18.00 or 12 for 35.00.
Paracheirodon herbertaxelrodi (Cardinal Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Paracheirodon innesi (Diamond Neon Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Paracheirodon simulans (Green Neon Tetra, wild caught) - £1.80 each, 6 for £10.00 or 12 for £19.00.
Prionobrama filigera (Glass Bloodfin Tetra) - £2.25 each, 6 for £12.00 or 12 for £23.00.
Pristella maxillaris (X-ray Tetra, gold) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Psalidodon anisitsi (Buenos Aires Tetra) - £3.75 each, 6 for £21.00 or 12 for £40.00.
Serrapinnis kriegi (Krieg's Mini Tetra) - £9.95 each or 6 for £55.00.
Barbs, Danios and Rasboras
Barbodes semifasciolatus (Gold Barb, Tri-colour) - £3.75 each, 6 for £19.00 or 12 for £36.00.
Barbonymus schwanefeldii (Twin-bar Tinfoil Barb) - £12.95 each or 3 for £36.00.
Barbonymus sp. (Gold Tinfoil Barb) - £15.95 each or 3 for £45.00.
Danio rerio (Zebra Danio, Gold) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Danio rerio (Zebra Danio, Long-fin) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Dawkinsia denisonii (Red-line Torpedo Barb) - £12.95 each or 3 for £35.00.
Dawkinsia filamentosa (Filament Barb) - £7.95 each or 3 for £21.00.
Oliotius oligolepis (Checker / Chequer Barb) - £2.75 each, 6 for £15.00 or 12 for £28.00.
Pethia conchonius (Rosy Barb, long-fin) - £6.95 each, 6 for £36.00 or 12 for £70.00.
Pethia nigrofasciata (Black Ruby Barb) - £3.25 each, 6 for £18.00 or 12 for £34.00.
Pethia nigrofasciata (Black Ruby Barb) - £10.95 each or 6 for £59.00.
Pethia padamya (Odessa Barb) - £4.95 each, 6 for £27.00 or 12 for £50.00.
Puntigrus anchisporus (Tiger Barb) - Several sizes morphs and sizes available, starting at £2.95 each.
Rasbora trilineata (Scissortail Rasbora) - £3.25 each, 6 for £18.00 or 12 for £35.00.
Rohanella titteya (Cherry Barb, Long-fin) - £4.95 each, 6 for £27.00 or 12 for £50.00.
Striuntius lineatus (Lined Barb) - £3.75 each or 6 for £21.00.
Tanichthys albonubes (White Cloud Mountain Minnow) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Dollars
Blackberry Silver Dollar - £52.50 each or 3 for £149.00.
Metynnis argenteus (Silver Dollar) - £7.95 each, 3 for £21.00 or 6 for £39.00.
Metynnis fasciatus (Tiger Dollars) - £24.95 each or 3 for £70.00.
Metynnis lippincottianus (Roosevelt's Spotted Dollar) - £15.95 each or 3 for £45.00.
Metynnis lippincottianus (Spotted Dollar) - £8.95 each or 3 for £24.00.
Myloplus arnoldi (Arnold's Pacu / Yellowfin Red Hook Silver Dollar) - £27.50 each, 3 for £81.00 or 6 for £158.00.
Myloplus rubripinnis (Red Hook Dollar) - £32.50 each or 2 for £59.00.
Myloplus schomburgkii (Wide-bar Dollar) - £32.50 each or 3 for £90.00.
Killifish
Aplocheilus lineatus (Golden Wonder Panchax) - £6.00 each.
Livebearers
Fancy Guppy Strains
None currently in stock.
Other Livebearers
Guppies (several colour varieties) - starting at £3.75 each.
Mollies (several colour varieties) - starting at £3.75 each.
Platies (several colour varieties) - starting at £3.75 each.
Swordtails (several colour varieties) - starting at £3.75 each.
Loaches
Acantopsis sp. (Horse Face Loach) - £6.95 each or 3 for £18.00.
Botia almorhae (Yoyo Loach) - new in, not yet priced.
Chromobotia macrocanthus (Clown Loach) - £14.95 each or 3 for £42.00.
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri ('Gold' and 'Green' Sucking Loach / Algae Eater) - £3.95 each or 3 for £10.50.
Pangio spp. (Kuhli Loach) - £2.95 each, or 4 for £10.00.
Yasuhikotakia modesta (Red-finned Blue Loach) - £12.95 each.
Pencil Fish
Nannostomus beckfordi (Beckford's/Golden Pencilfish) - £3.25 each, 6 for £18.00 or 12 for £35.00.
Nannostomus marilynae (Greenstripe Pencil Fish) - £12.95 each or 6 for £70.00.
Rainbow Fish
Glossolepis incisus (Red Rainbowfish) - £20.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia kamaka (Kamaka Rainbowfish)- £20.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £38.00
Melanotaenia lacustris (Blue Rainbowfish) - £20.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia parkinsoni (Parkinson's Rainbowfish) - £20.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia parva (Sunset Dwarf Rainbowfish) - £24.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £45.00.
Melanotaenia picta (Aru Rainbowfish) - £22.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia praecox (Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish) - £6.50 each or 5 for £30.00.
Pseudomugil luminatus (Red Neon Blue Eye) - new in, not yet priced.
'Sharks' and related species
Balantiocheilos melanopterus (Silver Shark) - £10.95 each or 3 for £29.00.
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor (Red Tail Black Shark) - £7.50 each.
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum (Red Finned Shark) - £7.50 each.
Miscellaneous Fish
Hypseleotris compressa (Empire Gudgeon) - £28.00 a pair.
See separate lists for shrimp and other inverts, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras catfish, etc. that may be suitable for community tanks.
Less common examples of community fish may also be found on our oddballs, rare and unusual fish list.