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 28/11/2024
African and Asian Tetras
Alestopetersius smykalai (African Blue Diamond Tetra) - £9.95 each or 6 for £54.00.
Arnoldichthys spilopterus (African Red-eye Tetra) - £6.75 each or 6 for £36.00.
Bryconalestes longipinnis (Long-finned Alestes) - £7.95 each or 6 for £45.00.
Distichodus deccemaculatus - £19.95 each or 3 for £54.00.
Phenacogrammus interruptus (Congo Tetra) - £7.95 each or 6 for £45.00.
Phenacogrammus interruptus (Congo Tetra, albino) - £5.95 each, 6 for £33.00 or 12 for £60.00.
Sawbwa resplendens (Asian Rummynose Tetra) - £4.95 each, 6 for £27.00 or 12 for £52.00.
American Tetras
Aphyocharax rathbuni (Rathbun's Bloodfin Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Astyanax mexicanus (Blind Cave Tetra) - £3.75 each or 6 for £21.00.
Copella arnodli (Splashing Tetra) - £3.95 each, 6 for £21.00 or 12 for £39.00.
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Black Widow Tetra) - £2.95 each, 6 for £15.00 or 12 for £28.00.
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 sp. (Rummy-nose Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Hemigrammus vorderwinkleri (Platinum Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Hemiodus gracilis (Slender Hemiodus) - £9.95 each or 6 for £54.00.
Hyphessobrycon columbianus (Colombian Redfin 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 herbertaxelrodi (Black Neon Tetra, albino) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Hyphessobrycon melanostichos (Black-line Tetra) - £7.95 each or 6 for £42.00.
Hyphessonbrycon procyon (Racoon Tetra) - £11.95 each or 6 for £65.00.
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis (Lemon Tetra) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis (Lemon Tetra, albino) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Holopristis ocellifer (Head-and-tail Light Tetra) - £2.25 each, 6 for £12.00 or 12 for £23.00.
Inpaichthys kerri (Purple Kerry Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Inpaichthys kerri (Super-blue Kerry Tetra) - £3.65 each, 6 for £21.00 or 12 for £39.00.
Makunaima pittieri (Diamond Tetra) - £4.65 each, 6 for £24.00 or 12 for £46.00 - as seen on Facebook.
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 sweglesi (Red Phantom Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Moenkhausia costae (Costa's Tetra or Blackline Tetra) - £3.95 each or 6 for £21.00.
Nematobrycon palmeri (Emperor Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Paracheirodon axelrodi (Cardinal Tetra, wild caught) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Paracheirodon innesi (Neon Tetra) - £1.80 each, 6 for £10.00 or 12 for £19.00.
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 (Pristella Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Pristella maxillaris (Pristella Tetra, albino) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Psalidodon anisitsi (Buenos Aires Tetra) - £3.75 each, 6 for £21.00 or 12 for £40.00.
Psalidodon anisitsi (Buenos Aires Tetra, albino) - £4.25 each or 6 for £24.00.
Thayeria boehlkei ('False' Penguin Tetra) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Thayeria sp. (Red-tail Penguin Tetra) - £11.95 each or 6 for £65.00.
Barbs, Danios and Rasboras
Barbodes semifasciolatus (Gold Barb, wild caught) - £3.75 each or 6 for £21.00.
Barbonymus sp. (Gold Tinfoil Barb) - £12.95 each or 3 for £36.00.
Danio margaritatus (Galaxy Rasbora/Celestial Pearl Danio) - £5.50 each, 3 for £15.00 or 6 for £29.00.
Dawkinsia denisonii (Red-line Torpedo Barb) - £9.95 each or 3 for £27.00.
Dawkinsia filamentosa (Filament Barb) - £7.95 each or 3 for £21.00.
Dawkinsia rubrotincta - £15.95 each or 3 for £45.00.
Dawkinsia tambraparniei (Arulius Barb) - £10.50 each or 3 for £29.00.
Desmopuntius hexazona (Six-Banded Barb) - £2.95 each or 6 for £16.50.
Desmopuntius cf. johorensis (Lined Barb) - £4.75 each, or 6 for £26.00.
Enteromius callipterus (Clipper Barb, wild caught) - £7.50 each or 6 for £42.00 as seen on Facebook.
Hypselobarbus jerdoni (Jerdon's Carp) - £12.95 each or 3 for £35.00 as seen on Facebook.
Labiobarbus festivus (Signal Barb) - £65.00 each or 2 for £120.00.
Neochela dadiburjuri (Dadio) - £3.95 each, 6 for £21.00 or 12 for £39.00.
Oreichthys crenuchoides (Draped-fin Barb) - £4.50 each or 6 for £24.00.
Pethia conchonius (Rosy Barb) - £3.95 each, 6 for £22.00 or 12 for £42.00.
Pethia nigrofasciata (Black Ruby Barb) - £4.75 each or 6 for £27.00.
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 £3.95 each.
Rasbora daniconius (Green Slender Rasbora) - £3.75 each, 6 for £21.00 or 12 for £40.00.
Rasbora trilineata (Scissortail Rasbora) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Rohanella titteya (Cherry Barb) - £2.75 each, 6 for £15.00 or 12 for £28.00.
Rohanella titteya (Cherry Barb, albino long-fin) - £6.95 each, 6 for £37.00 or 12 for £70.00.
Systomus orphoides (Red-cheek Barb) - £17.50 each or 3 for £45.00 as seen on Facebook
Tanichthys albonubes (White Cloud Mountain Minnow) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Tanichthys albonubes (White Cloud Mountain Minnow, Gold form) - £1.90 each, 6 for £11.00 or 12 for £20.00.
Trigonostigma hengeli (Glowlight Rasbora) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Bettas
Betta imbellis (Crescent or Peaceful Betta) - £5.95 each or 4 for £20.00.
F1 Betta macrostoma (Brunei Beauty) - £22.50 each or 5 for £100.00 (captive bred by us).
F1 Betta sp. "Bahiton" - £14.95 each or 3 for £40.00 (captive bred by us).
Betta Splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Male
Crowntail - £18.00.
Dumbo - £22.00.
Full Moon - £18.00.
Giant - £25.00-£45.00 as seen on Facebook
Half Moon - £18.00.
Koi Plakat - £25.00.
Super Dragon - £18.00.
Veiltail - £10.00
Female
Dumbo - £10.00.
Full Moon - £8.00.
Half Moon - £8.00.
Koi - £10.00.
Super Dragon - £8.00.
Veiltail - £6.00.
This is a typical list for the fish that we routinely stock. We still recommend contacting us on '01773861255 - Tropical Department' prior to visiting to check current stock, and to avoid any chance of disappointment.
Dollars
Metynnis fasciatus (Tiger Dollars) - £13.95 each or 3 for £40.00.
Myloplus arnoldi (Yellow Hook Dollars) - £37.50 each or 3 for £135.00.
Myloplus "Lamax III" (Blackberry Dollars) - £37.00 each or 3 for £105.00 (good numbers available)
Myloplus rubripinnis (Red Hook Dollar) - £24.95 each or 3 for £70.00.
Myloplus sauron (Thin Bar Dollars) - £35.00 each or 4 for £120.00.
Gouramies
Helostoma temminckii (Kissing Gourami) - £6.50 each or 4 for £24.00.
Macropodus opercularis (Paradise Fish, albino) - £6.50 each or 2 for £12.00.
Parosphromenus sp. Blue Line - £3.95 each or 4 for £14.00.
Trichogaster chuna (Honey Gourami) - £3.95 each or 4 for £14.00.
Trichogaster chuna (Honey Gourami, gold form) - £4.95 each or 4 for £18.00.
Trichogaster fasciata (Dwarf Gourami, males and females available) - £6.50 each or 4 for £24.00.
Trichopodus leerii (Pearl Gourami) - £6.50 each or 4 for £24.00.
Trichopodus microlepis (Moonlight Gourami) - £6.50 each or 2 for £12.00.
Trichopodus pectoralis (Snakeskin Gourami) - £12.95 each or 2 for £24.00.
Trichopodus trichopterus (Gold Gourami) - £6.50 each or 2 for £12.00.
Trichopodus trichopterus (Opaline Gourami) - £6.50 each or 2 for £12.00.
Trichopodus trichopterus (Three-spot Gourami) - £6.50 each or 2 for £12.00.
Trichopsis pumila (Sparkling Gourami) - £3.95 each or 4 for £14.00.
Killifish
Epiplatys bifasciatus - £12.00 a pair or 3 pairs for £32.00.
Epiplatys togolensis £20.00 a pair.
Poropanchax normani (Norman's Lapeye Killifish) - £2.60 each, 6 for £14.00 or 12 for £27.00.
Livebearers
Fancy Guppy Strains
Albino Red Guppy - £4.50 each, 3 for £12.00 or 6 for £23.00.
Tuxedo Guppy - £5.00 each.
Other Livebearers
Endlers - £3.25 each or 3 for £9.00.
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.
Wild-type Livebearers
Skiffia multipunctata (Spotted Skiffia) - £20.00 a pair.
Loaches
Acantopsis sp. (Horseface Loach) - £6.95 each or 3 for £18.00.
Botia almorae (Yo-yo Loach) - £6.95 each or 3 for £18.00.
Botia rostrata (Gangetic Loach) - £5.50 each or 3 for £15.00.
Botia striata (Candy Loach) - £5.50 each or 3 for £15.00.
Chromobotia macrocanthus (Clown Loach) - £14.95 each or 3 for £40.00.
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri ('Gold' and 'Green' Sucking Loach / Algae Eater) - £3.75 each or 3 for £10.50.
Paracanthocobitis botia (Zipper Loach) - £6.25 each or 3 for £18.00.
Serpenticobitis octozona (Serpent Loach) - £9.95 each or 3 for £27.00.
Pencil Fish
Nannostomus beckfordi (Golden Pencil Fish) - £2.75 each or 6 for £15.00.
Nannostomus sp. 'Cenepa Red' (males only) - £37.50 each, 3 for £105.00 or 6 for £200.00.
Rainbow Fish
Chilatherina alleni "Wapago Red" - £22.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £40.00.
Glossolepis incisus (Red Rainbowfish) - £20.00 a pair.
Glossolepis wanamensis - £16.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £30.00.
Melanotaenia boesemani (Boeseman's Rainbowfish) - £20.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £38.00.
Melanotaenia duboulayi "Oyster Creek" (Crimsonspotted Raibow) - £24.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £45.00.
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi (Lake Tebera Rainbowfish) - £16.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £30.00.
Melanotaenia kamaka - £20.00 a pair or 2 pairs for £38.00
Melanotaenia lacustris (Lake Kutubu Rainbow) - £20.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia parkinsoni (Parkinson's Rainbowfish) - £20.00 a pair,
Melanotaenia papuae - £22.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia parva (Sunset Dwarf Rainbowfish) - £16.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia praecox (Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish) - £3.95 each, 6 for £21.00.
Melanotaenia splendida australis (Red Striped Rainbowfish) - £16.00 a pair.
Melanotaenia trifasciata "Goyder River" (Banded Rainbowfish) - £20.00 a pair.
'Sharks' and related species
Balantiocheilos melanopterus (Silver Shark) - £10.95 each or 3 for £29.00.
Crossocheilus reticulatus (Fishnet Flying Fox) - £6.95 each or 3 for £18.00.
Crossocheilus oblongus (Siamese Algae Eater) - £2.95 each or 4 for £10.00.
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor (Red Tail Black Shark) - £7.50 each.
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum (Red Finned Shark) - £7.50 each.
Labeo chrysophekadio (Black Sharl) - £7.50 each (Large growing species!)
Miscellaneous Fish
Hypseleotris compressa (Empire Gudgeon) - £28.00 a pair.
Tateurndina ocellicauda (Peacock Gudgeon) - £8.95 each or 4 for £32.00.
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.