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New Fish & Plant Arrivals This Week — Nature Aquariums 7-17-26

New Fish & Plant Arrivals This Week — Nature Aquariums 7-17-26

New Fish & Plant Arrivals This Week

All livestock is observed before sale. Quantities are limited — call ahead or stop in to buy your favorites. Some fish, plants, or corals may already be sold or in quarantine by the time you visit. Stock sells fast on arrival weekends!

Availability changes fast — items on this page may already be sold or held back in quarantine by the time you see this. Call the store to check on anything specific before you head in.

Cichlids

Electric Blue Acara

pH 6.5–7.8Temp 72–82°FMax 6"

Vibrant blue New World cichlid, calm temperament for a cichlid, great centerpiece fish for larger community tanks.

Keyhole Cichlid

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–79°FMax 4–5"

One of the most peaceful South American cichlids — a great pick for a mixed cichlid community.

Blue Neon Angelfish

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 78–84°FMax 6"

Striking blue sheen over the classic angelfish silhouette. Best kept with similarly sized tankmates.

Apistogramma cf. agassizii "Tefe Pearl Blue"

pH 5.5–7.0Temp 78–84°FMax 3"

Dwarf cichlid with iridescent blue-pearl scales; does best in a pair or harem setup with soft water.

Macaw Cichlid

pH 6.5–8.0Temp 75–79°FMax 8–10"

Bold, colorful Central American cichlid — needs a large footprint and sturdy tankmates as it matures.

Dwarf Pike Cichlid — Colombia

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 76–82°FMax 3–4"

Small, torpedo-shaped predator with real pike personality without the pike-sized tank requirement.

Catfish & Plecos

Bushynose Pleco — Calico

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 73–80°FMax 4–5"

Hardy algae-eating pleco with mottled calico patterning; a workhorse cleanup crew member.

Blue Cory

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–75°FMax 2"

Peaceful schooling bottom-dweller; prefers cooler water than most tropicals — keep in groups of 6+.

Peppered Cory

pH 6.0–7.8Temp 68–77°FMax 2.5"

One of the hardiest, most adaptable corydoras — a great choice for beginners.

Panda Cory

pH 6.0–7.0Temp 68–75°FMax 2"

Small, active schooling catfish with a distinctive black-and-white "panda" face pattern.

Reticulated (Julii) Cory

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–78°FMax 2.5"

Intricate spotted pattern; peaceful schooler best kept in groups of 6 or more.

L018 Gold Nugget Pleco

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 77–84°FMax 7–8"

Deep black body with bold gold spotting; needs strong flow and well-oxygenated water.

L048 Golden Cloud Pleco

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 75–82°FMax 10–12"

Golden-yellow cloud-like markings over a dark body; a striking centerpiece for larger tanks.

Common Otocinclus

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 72–79°FMax 2"

Small, peaceful algae grazer — does best acclimated slowly and kept in groups.

L104 Clown Pleco

pH 6.0–7.4Temp 75–82°FMax 3.5"

Compact wood-loving pleco; benefits from driftwood in the tank as part of its diet.

Tetras

Cardinal Tetra — Colombia

pH 5.0–7.0Temp 74–84°FMax 2"

Brilliant red-and-blue schooling tetra; a staple centerpiece school for planted tanks.

Green Darter Tetra

pH 6.0–7.0Temp 75–80°FMax 1.5"

Unusual bottom-clinging tetra that grips leaves and plants — a fun, uncommon nano species.

Neon Tetra — Small

pH 6.0–7.0Temp 70–81°FMax 1.5"

The classic schooling tetra; bright blue-and-red stripe pops in any planted tank.

Ruby Tetra

pH 4.0–6.5Temp 73–82°FMax 0.75–1"

Small, deep-red schooling tetra that colors up best in soft, acidic, well-planted tanks.

Rummynose Tetra

pH 5.5–7.0Temp 75–84°FMax 2"

Known for its bright red nose and tight schooling behavior — a great indicator of water quality.

Silver Tip Tetra

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–79°FMax 1.75"

Undemanding, active schooling tetra with silver-tipped fins.

Danios & Rasboras

Celestial Pearl Danio

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 73–79°FMax 0.8"

Tiny, jewel-toned nano fish with a galaxy-like spotted pattern — ideal for small planted tanks.

Neon Blue Rasbora

pH 4.0–6.5Temp 74–82°FMax 0.8"

Electric-blue nano schooler that does best in soft, acidic, well-planted setups.

Exclamation Point Rasbora

pH 5.0–7.0Temp 73–81°FMax 0.6"

One of the smallest rasboras in the trade — a great nano schooling fish for planted tanks.

Community & Specialty

Scarlet Badis

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 71–79°FMax 1"

Tiny, vividly colored micro predator; best fed small live or frozen foods.

Betta — Veiltail Blue Black (Male)

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 76–82°FMax 2.5–3"

Classic flowing veiltail fins in deep blue-black coloration.

Betta — Veiltail Candy (Male)

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 76–82°FMax 2.5–3"

Multicolor "candy" pattern veiltail betta with long, flowing fins.

Fire Honey Dwarf Gourami

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 71–82°FMax 2"

Warm honey-orange coloration on a peaceful, labyrinth-breathing gourami.

Forktail Blue Eye Rainbow

pH 7.0–8.0Temp 74–82°FMax 2"

Small, active schooling rainbowfish with a striking forked tail and bright blue eyes.

Glass Goby

pH 7.0–8.0Temp 75–82°FMax 0.75"

Nearly transparent schooling nano goby that swims in open water rather than perching.

Pea Puffer

pH 6.5–8.0Temp 74–82°FMax 1"

Tiny, personality-packed puffer — best kept alone or in a species-only pea puffer group.

Shrimp

Amano Shrimp — Large

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 70–80°FMax 2"

One of the best algae-and-biofilm cleanup crew members for a planted tank.

Easy

Anubias barteri

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Not Required

Slow-growing, hardy epiphyte that attaches to wood or rock rather than planting in substrate.

Epiphyte — liquid ferts only, never root tabs.

Anubias coffeefolia

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Not Required

Textured, coffee-colored new growth on a tough, low-light-tolerant anubias.

Epiphyte — liquid ferts only, never root tabs.

Anubias hastifolia

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Not Required

Larger, arrow-shaped leaf anubias variety; great background epiphyte for bigger tanks.

Epiphyte — liquid ferts only, never root tabs.

Anubias nana petite

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Not Required

The smallest anubias cultivar — perfect for foreground and nano aquascapes.

Epiphyte — liquid ferts only, never root tabs.

Amazon Sword

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Not Required

Classic broad-leafed background plant; a heavy root feeder that benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate.

Root feeder — root tabs required, not liquid-only.

Ambulia

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Not Required

Feathery, fast-growing stem plant that also does well as an emergent or bunched background plant.

Bacopa

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Not Required

Undemanding stem plant with rounded leaves; a reliable background filler for low-tech tanks.

Hygrophila angustifolia

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Not Required

Tall, narrow-leafed stem plant that grows quickly and works well as a background screen.

Water Sprite

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Not Required

Fast-growing, lacy-leafed plant that can be rooted or left floating — great nutrient export.

Amazon Frogbit

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 70–82°FCO2: Not Required

Floating rosette plant with round leaves; excellent at shading the tank and pulling excess nutrients.

Christmas Moss

pH 5.5–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Not Required

Tree-like branching moss that attaches to wood and rock; a classic aquascaping staple.

Epiphyte — liquid ferts only, never root tabs.

Java Moss

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 70–82°FCO2: Not Required

The most forgiving moss in the hobby — attaches easily and tolerates almost any condition.

Epiphyte — liquid ferts only, never root tabs.

Corkscrew Vallisneria

pH 6.5–8.0Temp 63–82°FCO2: Not Required

Twisting, corkscrew-shaped blades; a tough background plant that spreads by runners.

Jungle Vallisneria

pH 6.5–8.0Temp 63–82°FCO2: Not Required

Tall, ribbon-like background plant that spreads quickly to form a dense backdrop.

Cryptocoryne wendtii "Florida Sunset"

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Not Required

Warm orange-and-green foliage on a hardy, adaptable crypt that does best undisturbed once planted.

Root feeder — root tabs required, not liquid-only.

H. tripartita

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Suggested

Compact, low-growing stem/carpet plant that fills in as a lush groundcover.

Staurogyne repens

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Compact, easy-to-trim foreground plant that forms a neat bushy carpet.

Intermediate

Aponogeton crispus

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Not Required

Wavy-edged bulb plant that can grow tall, ruffled leaves quickly from a dormant bulb.

Bulb plant — benefits from root tabs.

Aponogeton ulvaceus

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Not Required

Large, translucent, ruffled leaves make this bulb plant a dramatic centerpiece.

Bulb plant — benefits from root tabs.

Cabomba, Green

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Delicate, feathery stem plant that adds movement and texture to the midground.

Lindernia variegated

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Variegated stem plant with soft green-and-cream coloration.

Ludwigia Super Red

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Vivid red stem plant that colors up brightest under strong light.

Pogostemon erectus

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Fine, upright stem plant that forms a dense green wall in the background.

Proserpinaca palustris

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Feathery, reddish-bronze stem plant that adds warm color contrast to a planted layout.

Rotala "Orange Juice"

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Warm orange-toned rotala that brightens under higher light levels.

Red Root Floater

pH 6.5–7.5Temp 70–82°FCO2: Not Required

Floating plant with reddish roots and undersides; colors up best under strong light.

Alternanthera reineckii

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Deep red-purple stem plant that's a classic contrast color in planted layouts.

Alternanthera rosaefolia

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 72–82°FCO2: Suggested

Pink-and-green variegated stem plant, a softer-toned alternative to reineckii.

Dwarf Hairgrass Mini

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Suggested

Fine-bladed carpeting grass, shorter and denser than standard dwarf hairgrass.

EHM (Erect Hemianthus)

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Suggested

Small, upright stem plant that can also be trimmed low to form a carpet.

Monte Carlo

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Suggested

Round-leafed carpeting plant, a popular alternative to HC cuba that's a bit more forgiving.

Expert

Glossostigma elatinoides

pH 6.0–7.5Temp 68–82°FCO2: Required

Tiny-leafed classic carpeting plant that needs strong light and consistent CO2 to stay low and dense.

Rotala macrandra

pH 6.0–7.0Temp 72–82°FCO2: Required

Broad-leafed red rotala prized for its color — demanding on light and CO2 to thrive.

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