The Americas

Corydoras schwartzi

A long-lived, armored bottom dweller that genuinely thrives in good company.

Agaricia undata

A low-light Caribbean plate coral with elegant scrolling, layered growth.

Eugorgia rubens

A vivid Eastern Pacific sea fan built for strong currents and deeper reef walls.

Leptogorgia alba

A branching Eastern Pacific sea fan that rewards patient, flow-focused reef setups.

Leptogorgia bayeri

A slender, branching sea fan from Southern African waters demanding strong flow.

Leptogorgia exigua

A delicate Eastern Pacific sea fan for reef tanks with serious flow.

Leptogorgia pumila

A compact Eastern Pacific sea fan that rewards patient, detail-oriented reef keepers.

Pacifigorgia adamsii

A deep-water Pacific sea fan that brings dramatic structure to the reef tank.

Pacifigorgia irene

A deep-color Eastern Pacific sea fan for high-flow reef displays.

Antillogorgia elisabethae

A tall, feathery gorgonian that brings vertical drama to Caribbean reef displays.

Leptogorgia punicea

A branching, flame-colored gorgonian that brings reef structure to life.

Leptogorgia setacea

A branching sea whip from North Atlantic waters that demands serious flow.

Abudefduf saxatilis

Bold reef dweller with a notorious attitude that grows with age.

Hyphessobrycon eques

Fiery red schooler that turns fin-nipper when kept in too-small groups.

Corydoras seussi

A long-lived Bolivian cory that breathes air and rewards patient keepers.

Heros efasciatus

A gentle giant of the Amazon that plays surprisingly well with others.

Heros severus

A large, easygoing cichlid with personality to spare and a surprisingly gentle nature.

Acnodon normani

A compact pacu with tiger stripes and a bad habit of snacking on scales.

Cyprinodon variegatus

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

Eunicea succinea

A branching Caribbean sea rod that brings natural reef structure to the aquarium.

Nannostomus nitidus

A rarely-seen pencilfish with a glittering lateral stripe and fascinating nocturnal color shifts.

Poecilia mexicana

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

Pyrrhulina brevis

A compact Amazonian predator with surprising personality for its size.

Lepisosteus oculatus

A living fossil built for ambush, not the average home aquarium.

Sorubim lima

A head-down ambush predator that swims like a falling leaf among the roots.

Corydoras gracilis

A tiny, shy cory with a bold arched stripe and a surprising air-breathing trick.

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

An ancient, leaping predator that quickly outgrows almost every home aquarium.

Plagioscion squamosissimus

A riverside predator built like a torpedo, surprisingly manageable for its size.

Metynnis argenteus

Peaceful piranha relatives that will demolish your plants overnight.

Metynnis hypsauchen

A piranha cousin that's actually peaceful, but don't trust it with small fish.

Ageneiosus atronasus

A compact Amazonian predator that fits surprisingly well in a community setup.

Gasteropelecus sternicla

A surface-skimming acrobat that leaps to catch insects mid-air.

Mylossoma duriventre

A deep-bodied South American schooler that belongs in serious, large setups.

Semaprochilodus taeniurus

A migratory Amazon giant that sifts sediment and schools in impressive numbers.

Gymnocorymbus bondi

A peaceful Orinoco schooler that's more interesting than its plain adult looks suggest.

Hasemania nana

A glittering, lively little tetra that plays well with almost everyone.