Captive Breeding
Selective-bred swordtails, mollies, killifish and more — raised in mature, planted water.
A small, hands-on fish room raising beautiful aquatic species — many under pressure in the wild — and placing them with responsible aquarists who'll help carry the line forward.
Each fish here is a real animal, not a stock photo. Availability shifts week to week — when something catches your eye, send a quick note and we'll let you know what's on hand.
Buying from a thoughtful breeder is different from buying from a chain. Here's what that means in practice.
Two-and-a-half decades of keeping, breeding, and observing fish — long enough to recognize a healthy line.
No wild collection. Every fish here was hatched and raised in our system, in mature, planted water.
We focus on species under pressure in the wild and aim to keep their lines alive in the hobby.
Small batches, observed daily, fed live and prepared foods. We don't list a fish until it's ready to leave.
I've been in the aquarium hobby for over 25 years. My current fish room houses more than 20 aquariums full of beautiful aquatic species — many of them in dire need of help.
So many of these species are being heavily impacted by pollution and habitat loss. At FarmHouse Aquatics, the goal is simple: breed these fish and place them with as many responsible aquarists as possible to help ensure their survival.
If a fish lives here, it gets daily attention. If it's listed here, it's healthy, mature, and ready for a thoughtful tank.
"If you are keeping an aquarium, you have the opportunity to help preserve species that are about to go extinct in the wild."
Because every fish is an animal — not inventory — we keep ordering personal. You inquire, we talk, we agree on the right fish, and then we arrange pickup or shipping.
Look through this month's available fish. Each card lists the line, traits we've selected for, and rough availability. Photos are of the actual stock — not stock photos.
Tell me which fish caught your eye, your tank size, and whether you'd like a pair, a trio, or a group. Most replies go out within 24–48 hours.
We'll talk specifics — sex, size, current diet, and what they'll travel best with. I share photos of the exact fish you'd be taking home.
Local pickup is welcome and free. Shipping is overnight, weather permitting, with a live-arrival guarantee. Payment confirms the hold.
Beyond breeding, a few small services for fellow hobbyists.
Selective-bred swordtails, mollies, killifish and more — raised in mature, planted water.
Looking for a specific line, sex ratio or a breeding pair? Reach out and I'll let you know what's coming up.
Stocking advice, planted-tank guidance and breeding setups — for hobbyists serious about doing it right.
Custom-cut foam inserts for safe overnight fish shipping. Sized to standard boxes; quotes on request.
Tell me a little about your tank and what you're looking for. I'll get back personally with what I have on hand.