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
Mushroom Coral
CoralPleuractis taiwanensis
A free-living mushroom coral with roots in Taiwan's shallow reefs.
Mushroom Coral
CoralRhodactis bryoides
A hardy, low-light mushroom coral perfect for shaded reef corners.
Mushroom Coral
CoralRhodactis howesii
A forgiving Indo-Pacific mushroom coral that thrives even under low light.
Mushroom Coral
CoralSinuorota hexagonalis
A forgiving, low-flow coral with bold geometric polyp patterning for reef beginners.
Mustard Tang
FishAcanthurus guttatus
A surge-zone schooler that thrives where the waves crash hardest.
Mystery Wrasse
FishPseudocheilinus ocellatus
A secretive reef wrasse with bold colors and a talent for disappearing.
Narrow-lined Puffer
FishArothron manilensis
A bold, beak-toothed puffer that thrives from mangroves to lagoon reefs.
Naso Tang
FishNaso lituratus
A wide-ranging Pacific grazer that needs serious space to thrive.
Neon Dottyback
FishPseudochromis aldabraensis
A bold little reef dweller that punches well above its weight in personality.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora allingi
A delicate lattice-walled coral with long, tightly packed polyps demanding expert care.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora catalai
A large, branching coral with bold polyps that push the limits of home reefkeeping.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora excelsa
A mop-like coral from exposed Pacific reefs, best suited to experienced reefers.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora fenestrata
A delicate, flowing coral whose shaggy polyps make it look almost alive in current.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora gigas
Massive flowing polyps from turbid reefs, demanding but unlike anything else in the hobby.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora japonica
A tiny, deep green coral with knob-tipped tentacles from surge-swept rocky shores.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora marionensis
A delicate lobe-forming coral that demands high flow and experienced hands.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora minuta
A tiny-polyped Alveopora that thrives where currents run strong.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora ocellata
A delicate plating coral from protected reef slopes, demanding in the aquarium.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora spongiosa
A wide-spreading plate coral that demands expert-level reef conditions to thrive.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora tizardi
A delicate net coral demanding expert reef conditions to truly thrive.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora verrilliana
A branching open-skeleton coral that demands expert-level reef conditions.
Net Coral
CoralAlveopora viridis
A delicate column-forming coral that rewards patient, skilled reefers.
Nierstrasz's Coral
CoralPsammocora nierstraszi
A rugged, wave-battered coral with deeply wandering valleys and a rough, textured surface.
Niger Triggerfish
FishOdonus niger
Red teeth, blue body, and a personality that commands the whole tank.
Oblique-lined Dottyback
FishCypho purpurascens
A bold little reef predator that punches well above its weight in attitude.
Ocellaris Clownfish
FishAmphiprion ocellaris
The iconic reef fish that lives fearlessly among stinging anemone tentacles.
Ocellated Brain Coral
CoralCyphastrea ocellina
A compact, encrusting coral with tightly packed corallites and subtle green tones.
Ocellated Lionfish
FishDendrochirus biocellatus
A shy, venomous reef dweller that hides by day and hunts by night.
Ocellated Puffer
FishTakifugu ocellatus
A surprisingly peaceful puffer with a wild lifecycle from river to reef.
Ocellated pufferfish
FishLeiodon cutcutia
A pufferfsh from Asian rivers and canals with a surprisingly long lifespan.
Ocellated Wrasse
FishHalichoeres melasmapomus
A bold cheek-spotted wrasse with a wide Pacific range and big personality.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea alta
A bold, spreading coral with dramatic polyp extension that commands attention.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea astreata
A sprawling, tentacled coral with surprisingly sharp defensive reach.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea cryptoramosa
A branching Galaxea with detailed fused corallites and a quietly distinctive look.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea longisepta
A small encrusting coral with unusually long, irregular septa and bold white rims.
Octopus Coral
CoralGalaxea paucisepta
A small, textured reef coral with a knobby skeleton and calm disposition.