Indo-Pacific

Acanthurus leucosternon

A breathtaking Indian Ocean surgeon with a sharp temper to match its bold colors.

Acanthurus japonicus

A reef algae grazer that rewards patient, experienced keepers with years of personality.

Heteroxenia fuscescens

A living water-quality gauge that pulses gently on the reef.

Anthelia glauca

Hypnotic pulsing polyps that bring constant motion to any reef tank.

Xenia umbellata

The hypnotic soft coral that rhythmically pulses its feathery tentacles all day long.

Xenia quinqueserta

A pulsing soft coral from East African waters, surprisingly easy to keep.

Nemateleotris decora

A shy reef hoverer with a sail-like dorsal fin and vivid two-tone coloring.

Zebrasoma xanthurum

A deep-violet beauty from the Red Sea with a temper to match its looks.

Hemitaurichthys polylepis

A schooling butterflyfish that hovers in open water above reef drop-offs.

Hemitaurichthys zoster

A schooling butterfly that prefers open water over reef crevices.

Amblyeleotris randalli

A reef sand-dweller that shares its burrow with a pistol shrimp partner.

Cirrhilabrus solorensis

A reef-dweller that actually uses coral cover, not just open rubble.

Neocirrhites armatus

A vivid red percher that rules its corner of the reef from a favorite rock.

Rhodactis rhodostoma

A hardy, low-light mushroom coral from the Red Sea that spreads readily on its own.

Sarcophyton pauciplicatum

A hardy Red Sea leather coral that earns its keep in almost any reef.

Salarias segmentatus

A reef-dwelling algae grazer with bold red spots and a big personality.

Cirripectes stigmaticus

A reef-flat blenny with bold red facial markings and loads of personality.

Chaetodon collare

A reef native that pairs for life but rarely forgives a rough transition to captivity.

Ctenocella pectinata

A delicate comb-shaped gorgonian from Indo-Pacific reef slopes.

Chromis retrofasciata

A bite-sized reef chromis that hugs branching corals and minds its own business.

Apolemichthys guezei

One of the rarest angelfishes in the world, barely known to science or hobby.

Montipora verrucosa

A textured, color-shifting Montipora that rewards experienced reefers with dramatic growth forms.

Leptoseris mycetoseroides

A low-light reef wall dweller that forms impressive plates over a metre wide.

Echinometra mathaei

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

Novaculichthys taeniourus

A reef demolition crew in fish form, juvenile and adult look like different species.

Ctenactis echinata

A solitary, free-living coral that grows impressively large on the reef slope.

Nemenzophyllia turbida

A delicate, bubble-like coral that thrives in calm, low-light reef zones.

Plerogyra cauliformis

A bubble coral relative with warty, inflated polyps and rich red-brown coloring.

Plerogyra diabolotus

A rare Bornean bubble coral with oversized, rounded vesicles and moderate care needs.

Plerogyra eurysepta

Bubble-filled LPS coral that deflates at night to reveal sweeping feeding tentacles.

Plerogyra multilobata

A rare Bornean bubble coral with soft, rounded lobes and a peaceful reef presence.

Centropyge ferrugata

A compact, reef-dwelling dwarf angel with rich rusty coloring and bold personality.

Manonichthys alleni

A cave-dwelling Pacific dottyback with a fondness for living inside tubular sponges.

Chaetodon ephippium

A boldly patterned butterflyfish with a dramatic dark saddle across its back.

Porites sverdrupi

A rare Gulf of California endemic with finger-like branches and warm saffron tones.

Zebrasoma velifer

Those enormous fins aren't just for show. They mean business.