💎Centerpiece fish

Melanochromis joanjohnsonae

A compact Malawi cichlid from the rocky shores of Likoma Island.

Carassius auratus var. pearlscale

The round, jewel-scaled fancy goldfish that looks almost too spherical to be real.

Abudefduf margariteus

A rare Indian Ocean damselfish found only around two remote island outposts.

Periophthalmus novemradiatus

A tiny Indian mudskipper that actually plays nice with others.

Aphyolebias peruensis

A rare Amazonian killifish with an extraordinarily long egg incubation period.

Rineloricaria morrowi

A slender Peruvian whiptail catfish that rewards patient keepers with fascinating paternal care.

Dianema longibarbis

A gentle Amazon catfish that schools in midwater like a tetra.

Centropyge potteri

Hawaii's own pygmy angel, beautiful but notoriously tricky to settle in.

Acanthurus leucosternon

A breathtaking Indian Ocean surgeon with a sharp temper to match its bold colors.

Dekeyseria brachyura

A colour-shifting pleco that adapts its pattern to match its surroundings.

Chromis scotti

A peaceful, deep-water reef dweller with rich violet hues for community tanks.

Carassius auratus var. ranchu

The roly-poly fancy goldfish bred to look like a swimming raspberry.

Pterygoplichthys weberi

A hard-working algae grazer from Amazonian headwaters with a remarkable breathing trick.

Platydoras costatus

A bold-striped catfish that grunts, buries itself, and eats almost anything.

Cirrhilabrus solorensis

A reef-dweller that actually uses coral cover, not just open rubble.

Salarias segmentatus

A reef-dwelling algae grazer with bold red spots and a big personality.

Cirripectes stigmaticus

A reef-flat blenny with bold red facial markings and loads of personality.

Geophagus surinamensis

A mouthbrooding digger that sifts sand and fiercely guards its young.

Chaetodon collare

A reef native that pairs for life but rarely forgives a rough transition to captivity.

Awaous banana

A sand-sifting river giant that grazes algae like an aquatic lawnmower.

Sturisoma panamense

An elegant whiptail catfish that grazes algae and breathes air when needed.

Sturisoma festivum

A sleek, whiskered algae grazer from the Maracaibo basin with a surprising trick up its sleeve.

Centropyge ferrugata

A compact, reef-dwelling dwarf angel with rich rusty coloring and bold personality.

Carassius auratus var. ryukin

The hump-backed beauty of fancy goldfish keeping, built for cool, calm ponds and tanks.

Chaetodon ephippium

A boldly patterned butterflyfish with a dramatic dark saddle across its back.

Poecilia latipinna

The male's enormous sail-like dorsal fin makes this livebearer instantly recognizable.

Poecilia velifera

The towering dorsal fin of this livebearer is a true showpiece when conditions are right.

Thorichthys callolepis

A lesser-known Mexican cichlid from swift, rocky headwaters worth a closer look.

Paraneetroplus bulleri

A hardy Mexican cichlid built for fast currents and long-term companionship.

Synchiropus ocellatus

A reef-floor hunter with detailed patterns and a surprisingly long lifespan.

Labeotropheus trewavasae

A rock-scraping Lake Malawi mbuna with over 40 wild color forms.

Chaetodontoplus duboulayi

A boldly patterned reef angel that's surprisingly easygoing for its size.

Chaetodon punctatofasciatus

A boldly patterned reef butterfly that pairs for life and rarely strays far from coral.

Elacatinus evelynae

A tiny Caribbean cleaner fish that services sharks and rays without hesitation.

Cyprinodon variegatus

A tough little pupfish that thrives where most fish would struggle to survive.

Poecilia mexicana

The wild ancestor of the molly we all know, built for tough conditions.