Species

Distichodus decemmaculatus

A rare dwarf from the Congo that actually stays small enough for a community tank.

Otocinclus affinis

Tiny, tireless algae scrubbers that work best in a crew

Otocinclus mariae

Tiny algae-grazer that plasters itself to the glass for a unique underside view.

Bagrichthys macropterus

A river-bottom detritivore from Southeast Asia's murky floodplain systems.

Acanthurus fowleri

A reef-cruising grazer that roams seaward drop-offs in loose schools

Siganus vulpinus

Bold face, venomous spines, and an appetite that keeps algae in check.

Pomacea canaliculata

A bold, fast-growing snail that can outpace most aquatic plants.

Siganus guttatus

A schooling reef herbivore with venomous spines and a tide-following lifestyle.

Balitora brucei

A flattened hill-stream grazer that thrives where the current runs wild.

Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus

A hefty Amazonian pleco that breathes air and rules the tank bottom.

Centropyge interruptus

A rare Japanese deepwater dwarf angel that pairs for life on rocky reefs.

Pseudotropheus lombardoi

A notoriously aggressive mbuna with a dramatic reverse color scheme between sexes.

Centropyge flavissima

A vivid all-yellow dwarf angel with a bold blue eye ring and a reputation for nipping corals.

Xenotilapia leptura

A schooling Tanganyikan sand-dweller that grazes algae in peaceful, flowing groups.

Zebrasoma rostratum

A sleek, all-black Pacific tang with a distinctively elongated snout.

Distichodus lusosso

A boldly patterned Congo river fish that quietly outgrows its youthful looks.

Diadema antillarum

A bold, spiny reef grazer that keeps algae in check around Caribbean reefs.

Diadema setosum

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

Trochus maculatus

A hardworking grazer that keeps algae in check without drama.

Ecsenius midas

A reef blenny that mimics anthias in color, movement, and social behavior.

Acanthurus pyroferus

A juvenile master of disguise that grows into a bold reef grazer.

Acanthurus guttatus

A surge-zone schooler that thrives where the waves crash hardest.

Otocinclus vittatus

Tiny algae-grazing catfish that plasters itself to glass and plants alike.

Macrotocinclus affinis

Tiny Brazilian algae-eater with a habit of resting right on the front glass.

A tiny Peruvian algae grazer with bold, zebra-like blotches and a gentle disposition.

Herichthys pearsei

A surprisingly gentle giant from Mexican and Guatemalan river systems.

Pseudotropheus socolofi

One of the calmer mbuna, but still needs its own rules respected.

Dekeyseria brachyura

A colour-shifting pleco that adapts its pattern to match its surroundings.

Zebrasoma xanthurum

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

Tylomelania sp

Long-shelled freshwater snails with a slow, endearing personality all their own.

Protomelas taeniolatus

A Lake Malawi rock dweller sold under flashy trade names, worth every bit of the hype.

Myloplus rubripinnis

A coin-shaped giant with a bold red fin and a serious appetite for plants.

Metriaclima estherae

A bold, scrappy cichlid that brings serious color and attitude to the African rift tank.

Crossocheilus reticulatus

A fishnet-patterned grazer that thrives in a lively, well-matched community.

Sturisoma panamense

An elegant whiptail catfish that grazes algae and breathes air when needed.

Sturisoma festivum

A sleek, whiskered algae grazer from the Maracaibo basin with a surprising trick up its sleeve.