Current Category Aust & New Guinea Natives

AUSTRALIAN BASS 4.5CM

A valued angling fish, the Australian Bass also makes an interesting aquarium subject.  Bass are native to coastal streams along much of eastern Australia.  They are suitable for unheated aquaria containing larger native species such as Silver Perch and can also be stocked in garden ponds or farm dams.  Younger specimens can be fed foods such as bloodworm, older fish prefer meaty foods such as crickets or prawn pieces.  They commonly grow to 1 kg or more, but normally remain smaller in aquaria.

BARRAMUNDI 4.5CM
	Barramundi prefer live food (feeder fish, earthworms or yabbies), but can easily be trained to accept pieces of meat or frozen prawns.  When raised in aquaculture ponds, barramundi are trained to eat a dry diet of pellets.

FORK TAIL BLUE EYE (FURCATA) 3.5CM
	The Fork-tail Blue eye is a lively showy species native to eastern PNG, with large distinctive yellow fins.  An excellent display fish for any planted aquarium containing small peaceful species such as tetras.  Grows to 4-5cm, females remain smaller.

HARVEY CREEK PACIFIC BLUE-EYE 4CM

The Harvey Creek Blue-eye is one of the larger forms of Pacific Blue-eye, growing to about 7cm.  It is an active showy fish, preferring plenty of open swimming space.  Best kept in a small group with similar sized community fish, it is quite hardy and is not fussy about diet or water conditions.  Males develop very long dorsal and anal fins.  Pacific Blue-eyes from northern Queensland prefer water temperatures of at least 19 C.

PACIFIC BLUE EYE 3CM

Pacific Blue-eyes are found in freshwater and brackish habitats along most of Australia's Pacific coastline.  They are good community fish; active, peaceful and are not fussy about water conditions or diet.  Blue-eyes look their best when kept as a small group in planted aquariums with similar sized tankmates.  Pacific Blue-eyes are also good for mosquito control in frog ponds (provided winter water temperatures are usually above 13 C.)  Maximum size 4cm.

GOLDEN EELTAIL CATFISH 6CM

Also known as Hyrtl's Tandan, the Golden Eeltail is an active schooling catfish native to northern Australia.  It is suitable for community aquariums, particularly with medium to large fish, (large Golden Eeltails may occasionally eat small tetra sized fish.)  These catfish are easy to care for, accepting most water conditions and foods.  They appreciate occasional feedings of blackworm or bloodworm.  Golden Eeltails can grow to 20cm, but usually remain smaller.

GOLDEN EELTAIL CATFISH 10CM

Also known as Hyrtl's Tandan, the Golden Eeltail is an active schooling catfish native to northern Australia.  It is suitable for community aquariums, particularly with medium to large fish, (large Golden Eeltails may occasionally eat small tetra sized fish.)  These catfish are easy to care for, accepting most water conditions and foods.  They appreciate occasional feedings of blackworm or bloodworm.  Golden Eeltails can grow to 20cm, but usually remain smaller.

GOLDEN EELTAIL CATFISH 12CM

Also known as Hyrtl's Tandan, the Golden Eeltail is an active schooling catfish native to northern Australia.  It is suitable for community aquariums, particularly with medium to large fish, (large Golden Eeltails may occasionally eat small tetra sized fish.)  These catfish are easy to care for, accepting most water conditions and foods.  They appreciate occasional feedings of blackworm or bloodworm.  Golden Eeltails can grow to 20cm, but usually remain smaller.

SLEEPY COD 4CM

The Sleepy Cod is a large species of Gudgeon from northern Australia, it inhabits slow flowing areas where it preys on crustaceans and small fish.  It is a very hardy and undemanding fish and can become very tame.  Sleepy Cod have big appetites and have been known to attempt to eat fish half their own size, so ensure tankmates are at least of similar size, if not larger.  Sleepy Cod occasionally grow to 45cm, but are usually much smaller.

RED CLAW CRAYFISH 10CM
	The Red Claw is an important aquaculture species and also makes an interesting aquarium subject.  They are not fussy about diet or water conditions and are easily kept.  Males have distinctive red patches on the outer sides of their claws.  Native to north-western Queensland and the Northern Territory, Red Claw usually grow to 15-20cm.

RED CLAW CRAYFISH 12CM
	The Red Claw is an important aquaculture species and also makes an interesting aquarium subject.  They are not fussy about diet or water conditions and are easily kept.  Males have distinctive red patches on the outer sides of their claws.  Native to north-western Queensland and the Northern Territory, Red Claw usually grow to 15-20cm.

RED CLAW CRAYFISH 15CM
	The Red Claw is an important aquaculture species and also makes an interesting aquarium subject.  They are not fussy about diet or water conditions and are easily kept.  Males have distinctive red patches on the outer sides of their claws.  Native to north-western Queensland and the Northern Territory, Red Claw usually grow to 15-20cm.

SOOTY GRUNTER 3.5CM

A well-known angling fish across northern Australia, the Sooty Grunter also makes a great aquarium pet, becoming very tame and responsive.  They are very easy to keep, but can be aggressive.  Best kept with other large robust species with plenty of hiding places (rocks, driftwood etc).  Sooty Grunter can grow to 45cm, but more commonly grow to half that size.  They prefer bulky foods such as pellets, yabbies and small fish.

MARRON 15CM
	An important aquaculture species which is highly regarded for eating, native to south western W.A.  It also makes an attractive and unusual subject for unheated aquaria.  Grows to about 38cm, usually much smaller.

ELECTRIC BLUE MARRON 8CM
	An intensely blue version of the Marron, an extremely attractive aquarium subject for unheated aquaria.  Grows to about 38cm, usually much smaller.

ELECTRIC BLUE MARRON 10CM
	An intensely blue version of the Marron, an extremely attractive aquarium subject for unheated aquaria.  Grows to about 38cm, usually much smaller.

ELECTRIC BLUE MARRON 12CM
	An intensely blue version of the Marron, an extremely attractive aquarium subject for unheated aquaria.  Grows to about 38cm, usually much smaller.

ELECTRIC BLUE MARRON 15CM
	An intensely blue version of the Marron, an extremely attractive aquarium subject for unheated aquaria.  Grows to about 38cm, usually much smaller.

SILVER PERCH 4.5CM
	Widely grown in aquaculture, and often utilized as an undemanding fish for farm dam stocking.  Suitable for the unheated aquarium containing other larger species, it is a hardy and active species.  Omnivorous, will eat a wide range of foods.  Usually grows to 30-40cm, can grow larger.

SARATOGA JARDINI 20CM

Australia's two Saratoga species are both impressive looking fish, highly valued as display specimens.  Larger fish are best kept on their own, ensure the aquarium is covered as they are expert jumpers.  Prefers live foods such as small fish, yabbies and crickets.  The majority of Jardinii (Gulf Saratoga) supplied to the aquarium trade is wild caught, and can be irregular in supply depending on conditions in the wild.  In nature it commonly grows to 55cm.

SARATOGA JARDINI 25CM

Australia's two Saratoga species are both impressive looking fish, highly valued as display specimens.  Larger fish are best kept on their own, ensure the aquarium is covered as they are expert jumpers.  Prefers live foods such as small fish, yabbies and crickets.  The majority of Jardinii (Gulf Saratoga) supplied to the aquarium trade is wild caught, and can be irregular in supply depending on conditions in the wild.  In nature it commonly grows to 55cm.

RED SCAT 3.5CM
	Scats are distinctive deep-bodied fish, found in coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia.  Very good aquarium fish, they accept most water conditions except for soft acidic water.  They are not fussy about diet and have very healthy appetites; very small specimens (<3cm) should be fed often.  They can grow to 25cm or more, but are usually much smaller in aquaria.

SILVER SCAT 3.5CM (BRACKISH)
	Scats are distinctive deep-bodied fish, found in coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia.  Very good aquarium fish, they tolerate most water conditions except for soft acidic water.  They are not fussy about diet and have very healthy appetites; very small specimens (<3cm) should be fed often.  They can grow to 25cm or more, but are usually much smaller in aquaria.

SILVER SCAT 5CM
	Scats are distinctive deep-bodied fish, found in coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia.  Very good aquarium fish, they tolerate most water conditions except for soft acidic water.  They are not fussy about diet and have very healthy appetites; very small specimens (<3cm) should be fed often.  They can grow to 25cm or more, but are usually much smaller in aquaria.

SILVER MONO ARGENT (BRACKISH) 3CM
	This distinctive diamond-shaped fish is native to the indo-Pacific region, including northern Australia.  Inhabits marine, brackish and sometimes freshwater habitats.  A peaceful schooling species which prefers some salt added to the water.

SILVER MONO ARGENT (BRACKISH) 4.5CM
	This distinctive diamond-shaped fish is native to the indo-Pacific region, including northern Australia.  Inhabits marine, brackish and sometimes freshwater habitats.  A peaceful schooling species which prefers some salt added to the water.

NATIVE FRESHWATER SOLE 3.5CM
	Freshwater Sole are an interesting oddity, with a highly adapted body shape and both eyes on the same side of the body, they lie camouflaged on the substrate.  They are not particularly fussy about water conditions and readily eat frozen or live foods, preferring blackworm and bloodworm.  They can be kept with other fish, just ensure the Sole receive their share of food.  They grow to 12-15cm.

BLUE CLAW YABBY 5CM
	A variety of Yabby which develops a nice blue colouration as it grows, particularly on the claws.  Undemanding, it can be kept in heated or unheated aquaria.

BLUE CLAW YABBY 7CM
	A variety of Yabby which develops a nice blue colouration as it grows, particularly on the claws.  Undemanding, it can be kept in heated or unheated aquaria.

BLUE CLAW YABBY 10CM
	A variety of Yabby which develops a nice blue colouration as it grows, particularly on the claws.  Undemanding, it can be kept in heated or unheated aquaria.

BLUE CLAW YABBY 12CM
	A variety of Yabby which develops a nice blue colouration as it grows, particularly on the claws.  Undemanding, it can be kept in heated or unheated aquaria.