Big aggressive freshwater

Apex predators & big aggressives. Legal species only.

Arowana, peacock bass, datnoid, oscar, flowerhorn, jaguar cichlid, gar, polypterus. The 200+ gallon predator-tank niche. Lacey Act + state-by-state legality enforced at checkout - illegal species are blocked before you can pay. Carrier-tracked Buyer Protection on every order.

Federal + state legality is enforced at checkout. Snakeheads (Channa) are federally prohibited in the US under the Lacey Act. Asian arowana (Scleropages formosus) requires CITES permits. Several species are state-banned (CA bans piranha, snakeheads, walking catfish, gar; FL requires permits for freshwater stingrays). The Fast Aquatics legality engine blocks restricted shipments before payment. Just because something is for sale on another site does not make it legal in your state.

Arowana

SASilver arowanaSouth American (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum). 24-36" adult, 250+ gal tank. Most common arowana in the US. BABlack arowanaOsteoglossum ferreirai. Juveniles black with yellow markings, fade with age. Same care as silver. AAAsian arowana (CITES)Scleropages formosus - red, gold, green varieties. CITES Appendix I. US import requires CITES + USFWS permits + microchip. JAJardini arowanaAustralian arowana (Scleropages jardinii). 24" adult, more aggressive than silver.

Big cichlids

PBPeacock bassCichla species (temensis, ocellaris, kelberi, intermedia). 18-30" predator. 250+ gal. Banned in some states. OSOscarAstronotus ocellatus. 12-15" adult, 75+ gal minimum. Tiger, red, albino, lemon, wild-type. FHFlowerhornHybrid cichlid. SRD, Kamfa, ZZ, Thai Silk, Magma. 12-16", 75+ gal, single specimen tank. JCJaguar cichlidParachromis managuensis. 14" adult, 100+ gal, extreme aggression. Fast growth. RDRed devil / MidasAmphilophus labiatus / citrinellus. 12-14", 100+ gal, single specimen. WCWolf cichlid (Dovii)Parachromis dovii. 24" adult, 240+ gal, top-tier aggression. Single-specimen monster tank.

Datnioides & tigerfish

STSiamese tiger (Datnoid)Datnioides pulcher. 16" adult, 180+ gal. Wild-type expensive ($200-2000), captive-bred more accessible. ITIndonesian tigerDatnioides microlepis - 4-bar, freshwater throughout life. Distinct from brackish IT.

Polypterus & bichirs

POPolypterus / bichirsSenegalus, ornate, endlicheri, lapradei. Living fossils. 12-30" depending on species. Tank-jumpers - tight lid required. RFRope fish (reedfish)Erpetoichthys calabaricus. 16-20" eel-like. Peaceful but predator on small tankmates.

Native US monsters (legal)

SGSpotted gar / shortnose garLepisosteus species. 24-36" adult. Native to most Mississippi watershed states. Banned in CA. BFBowfin (Choupique)Amia calva. 24" adult, 125+ gal, native to eastern US, prehistoric. Surprisingly mellow with same-size tankmates. LMLargemouth bass (aquarium)For people who want a native sport fish in 200+ gal indoor systems. Cool-water requirements.

Stingrays (where legal)

MSMotoro stingrayPotamotrygon motoro. 12-18" disc, 240+ gal. FL, AZ, HI bans/permits required. TSTeacup stingrayPotamotrygon reticulata. Smaller cousin - 8-12" disc, 125+ gal possible. Same legality as motoro.

What we DO NOT and CANNOT sell

Snakeheads (Channa species) - federally prohibited under Lacey Act. Cannot be shipped across state lines under any circumstance.
Asian arowana without proper CITES + USFWS paperwork - the fish must have a USFWS-traceable microchip, CITES export permit, and matching CITES import permit. Most online sellers offering "Asian arowana" cheap are illegal.
Walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) - federal and FL state ban.
Piranha - prohibited in 25+ states. We block at checkout for restricted states.
Bighead, silver, black carp - federal Lacey Act listed; cannot ship live.

Big-tank vendor?

Vendors specializing in arowana, datnoid, peacock bass, and aggressive cichlids - email vendors@wetyr.com to discuss listing fees on $500+ specimens, CITES paperwork support for Asian arowana, and the high-value-shipment program with $5,000 declared-value insurance.

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