RegionSaltwater

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.

43 species · inverts

Sub-regions

Heteractis crispa

A large, long-tentacled anemone that hosts clownfish but demands strong light and stable water.

Thor amboinensis

Tiny reef shrimp with a wiggling rear end that never stops moving.

Lysmata amboinensis

The reef's tiny cleaning crew, grooming fish who line up for the service.

Tridacna squamosa

A beginner-friendly giant clam with dramatic, fluted shell edges and vivid mantle colors.

Cypraea tigris

A boldly spotted shell with a living animal most reef keepers never expect.

Trochus niloticus

A hardworking reef cleaner that earns its keep tackling tough algae.

Mespilia globulus

A bold, patterned reef cleaner that doubles as living aquarium decor.