Central Indo-Pacific

Protoreaster linckii

A bold, knobby sea star from African shores that commands attention in any reef display.

Periclimenes brevicarpalis

A delicate little shrimp that lives boldly among anemone tentacles.

Heteractis aurora

A hardy, photogenic anemone that brings reef texture without demanding expert-level care.

Fromia milleporella

A vivid red sea star with bold black spots, gentle on reef inhabitants.

Calcinus elegans

Vivid blue legs and a big appetite for algae make this hermit a reef workhorse.

Linckia laevigata

A vivid blue star from Indo-Pacific reefs, built for the patient reef keeper.

Chelidonura varians

A velvety reef predator that hunts flatworms with surprising efficiency.

Calappa lophos

A reef-dwelling box crab with a domed shell built for burrowing and defense.

Entacmaea quadricolor

The classic clownfish host that can clone itself when truly happy.

Rhynchocinetes durbanensis

A lively, social shrimp that earns its 'dancing' nickname with constant restless movement.

Cerithium sp

A tireless sand-sifter that earns its keep in any reef tank.

Neobernya spadicea

A calm, shell-collecting herbivore that brings Indo-Pacific flair to the freshwater tank.

Tripneustes gratilla

A reef-safe grazer that doubles as a living piece of underwater decor.

Ovula ovum

A glossy white shell with a jet-black mantle that turns heads in any reef tank.

Condylactis gigantea

A bold Caribbean anemone that thrives without a clownfish partner.

Stenopus hispidus

Bold red-and-white stripes make this reef shrimp impossible to overlook.

Tridacna crocea

A compact, vividly patterned giant clam that bores into reef rock for security.

Tridacna derasa

One of the giant clams, and one of the easier ones to keep in a reef.

Lysmata debelius

A bold red cleaner shrimp that sets up shop servicing fish in your reef.

Stichodactyla gigantea

A vast, velvety anemone that transforms any reef into a clownfish paradise.

Tridacna gigas

The largest bivalve on Earth, and a true centerpiece for the reef tank.

Cypraea annulus

A small Indo-Pacific cowrie with a distinctive golden ring and peaceful nature.

Stichodactyla haddoni

A vast, velvety carpet anemone that hosts clownfish and dominates any reef bed.

Hymenocera picta

A boldly patterned reef shrimp with a surprisingly specialized appetite.

Calcinus laevimanus

A tiny reef cleaner with bold zebra-striped legs and a peaceful attitude.

Fromia indica

A vivid reef sea star that's more forgiving than most of its relatives.

Hypselodoris bullocki

A jewel-toned sea slug that demands expert care and a peaceful tank.

Diadema setosum

A reef-grazing urchin with impressively long spines and a sharp sense of self-defense.

Macrodactyla doreensis

Graceful, swaying tentacles make this anemone a natural centerpiece for clownfish pairings.

Heteractis magnifica

The classic clownfish host that can outlive your other reef inhabitants by decades.

Saron marmoratus

A boldly patterned reef shrimp that hides by day and roams by night.

Tridacna maxima

A living jewel for the reef tank, with a lifespan that can outlast your mortgage.

Cypraea moneta

A living relic once traded as currency across cultures worldwide.

Linckia multifora

A reef sea star that comes in a kaleidoscope of mottled patterns, each one unique.

Neopetrolisthes maculatus

A filter-feeding crab that lives boldly among anemone tentacles.

Echinometra mathaei

A tireless excavator that literally carves its home into reef rock.