Flora & Fauna

Betta macrostoma, the Brunei Beauty, is widely considered the most beautiful wild betta species — males display deep orange-red bodies, black-bordered fins, and a striking bicolour pattern. It is a large, powerful mouthbrooder endemic to cool, clear streams in Brunei and Sarawak and is critically endangered in the wild. Keeping it successfully demands expert-level water quality management, cool temperatures, and near-perfect breeding conditions.

Discus are considered the 'king of the aquarium' for their spectacular circular shape and brilliant colours. They are demanding fish requiring pristine water, warm temperatures, and frequent water changes. Best kept in species tanks or with very peaceful, warm-water tankmates.

Rare and highly sought-after Eriocaulon with long, feathery white-green leaves that fan out like a plume. A collector's plant demanding very soft, slightly acidic water and strong light. Breathtaking when healthy.

Tiny rosette plant forming grass-like tufts. One of the most challenging aquarium plants to keep long-term. Needs very soft, acidic water, strong light, and CO2.

The Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp is arguably the most stunning freshwater shrimp — a brilliant red body adorned with white spots, from the ancient alkaline lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is also the most demanding, requiring very warm water, elevated pH, and unique mineral composition mimicking its ancient lake habitat — parameters almost opposite to other Caridina species. It is intolerant of standard aquasoil buffering and must be housed in species-specific setups using Sulawesi mineral salts.

Stunning white shrimp with deep blue or red spots. Endemic to ancient Sulawesi lakes with unique water chemistry. Requires warm, alkaline, hard water — a true specialist shrimp.

One of the finest-leaved carpet plants in existence — creates an almost moss-like lawn of tiny round leaves. Extremely challenging; requires CO2, very high light, and excellent nutrient control. The pinnacle of carpeting plants.