Indo-Pacific
The heart of marine biodiversity — the Coral Triangle, Great Barrier Reef, and surrounding seas hold more reef species than anywhere else on Earth.
1,073 species
Sub-regions
Larger Star Coral
CoralParamontastraea peresi
A hardy Western Indian Ocean reef builder that rewards patient, intermediate keepers.
Lattice Blaasop
FishTakifugu oblongus
A pufferfish that grows big, bites hard, and crosses into brackish water.
Latticed Butterflyfish
FishChaetodon rafflesii
A coral-dependent butterflyfish that reveals its mood through a mysterious dark spot.
Lavender Split-tooth Dorid
InvertHypselodoris bullocki
A jewel-toned sea slug that demands expert care and a peaceful tank.
Lawnmower Blenny
FishSalarias fasciatus
A reef's algae patrol with a bold personality and surprising jaw strength.
Leaf Coral
CoralMontipora foliosa
Thin, layered plates stack like pages, bringing reef architecture to your tank.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona bipartita
A low-maintenance encrusting coral that works hard in understated browns.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona clavus
A hardy, low-light coral that builds impressive columnar and plate-like colonies.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona danai
A rugged, low-demand coral with an angular, sculptural growth form.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona diffluens
A hardy, low-maintenance coral that thrives where others struggle.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona divaricata
A low-light reef coral that's genuinely forgiving for beginners.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona duerdeni
A slow-growing, large-colony coral suited to low-light, low-flow reef setups.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona explanulata
A thin, leafy coral in surprisingly varied colors, tolerant enough for beginners.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona frondifera
Thin, frond-like plates that bring sculptural reef structure to low-light tanks.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona gigantea
A tough, low-light coral that thrives where other stony corals struggle.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona minuta
A flat, spreading coral that earns its keep in low-light, low-flow reef tanks.
Leaf Coral
CoralPavona venosa
A low-maintenance encrusting coral with an understated, textured charm.
leaf mushroom anemone
CoralPlatyzoanthus mussoides
A bold, oversized Australian zoanthid that thrives under low light and gentle flow.
Least Valley Coral
CoralLeptoria irregularis
A subtle, pale brain coral with narrow, irregular valleys across broad colonies.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum altum
A hardy leather coral from the Seychelles, well-suited to less experienced reef keepers.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum anomolum
A hardy Pacific leather coral that forgives beginner mistakes without complaint.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum batarum
A Pacific leather coral from Palau suited to reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum borbonicum
A New Caledonian soft coral that works well even for reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum caputospiculatum
A hardy Pacific leather coral that rewards neglect with steady, peaceful growth.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum catalai
A rare New Caledonian soft coral suited to beginner reef tanks.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum crebriplicatum
A hardy soft coral from the Indo-Pacific, well-suited to reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum cristatum
A New Caledonian soft coral that's surprisingly forgiving for reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum cryptocormum
A hardy soft coral from the Indo-Pacific, forgiving enough for new reef keepers.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum hapalolobatum
A soft, lobed leather coral that forgives beginners and anchors any reef.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum jasparsi
A hardy soft coral from the Indo-Pacific, well-suited to reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum longispiculatum
A hardy Pacific leather coral that rewards beginners with easy, forgiving growth.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum mirabile
A hardy Pacific leather coral from the reefs of the South China Sea.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum patulum
A hardy soft coral from the Indian Ocean, forgiving enough for new reef keepers.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum pauciflorum
A hardy soft coral that asks for little and rewards with flowing, organic movement.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum planum
A beginner-friendly soft coral native to New Caledonia's tropical reefs.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum proprium
A New Caledonian soft coral well-suited to reef beginners.