Indonesian Invertebrate Stream

Indonesia's freshwater streams and rivers are home to an astonishing diversity of invertebrate life — shrimp that filter-feed from the current, crabs that wander between water and land, loaches with bodies shaped for fast-flowing water, and snails with shells like polished stone. This bundle brings a curated selection of that invertebrate richness into a single aquarium, creating a living curiosity cabinet that rewards close observation.

Fan Shrimp are among the most unusual freshwater invertebrates available — they face the current and use feathery fans to filter fine particles from the water, like miniature baleen whales. Rainbow Crabs are terrestrial semi-aquatic crabs with striking violet and orange colouration that need both land and water areas in their enclosure. Hillstream Loaches cling to smooth surfaces with sucker-like bodies, perfectly adapted for high-flow environments. Rabbit Snails are large, slow-moving, and surprisingly characterful. This tank requires careful setup to meet the varied habitat needs of each species.