Guides

Predatory Fish

Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa)

The snowflake moray is one of the best eels for home aquariums: medium-sized, fairly peaceful with fish, and hardy. It eats crustaceans, so it is n…

The zebra lionfish is a dwarf lionfish that grows to about 20 cm. It is easier to house than the larger red lionfish, but it is still a venomous pr…

The leopard bushfish is a slow, stalking predator from the Congo basin with a spotted, leaf-like body. It is peaceful with large fish but will eat…

The clown knifefish is sold at 8 cm but grows to 60 cm or more. It is a graceful, nocturnal predator that needs one of the largest home aquariums y…

The ornate bichir is a 40–60 cm living fossil from the Congo basin with a beautiful net pattern. It breathes air, eats meaty foods and needs a la…