Species

Ctenopoma weeksii

A cryptic Congo predator that vanishes into leaf litter before your eyes.

Calloplesiops altivelis

A cave-dwelling mimic that fools predators by impersonating a moray eel.

Aphanius fasciatus

A rare Mediterranean killifish that rewards dedicated keepers with fascinating, constant activity.

Trichopsis schalleri

The tiny gourami that actually produces sounds to resolve conflicts and court mates.

Phallichthys amates

A low-key Central American livebearer that thrives where flashier fish struggle.

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia

A rare, large anthias that demands respect, and space, in the reef tank.

Parosphromenus linkei

A pint-sized blackwater gourami with head-down courtship displays unlike any other.

Pseudocheilinus ocellatus

A secretive reef wrasse with bold colors and a talent for disappearing.

Hippocampus angustus

A spiny Western Australian seahorse with a distinctively slender profile.

Ctenops nobilis

The noble gourami: a labyrinth fish that spits its eggs straight into dad's mouth.

Ctenopoma muriei

A compact African labyrinth fish that punches above its weight in personality.

Takifugu ocellatus

A surprisingly peaceful puffer with a wild lifecycle from river to reef.

Leiodon cutcutia

A pufferfsh from Asian rivers and canals with a surprisingly long lifespan.

Betta unimaculata

A mouthbrooding Betta from Borneo that bucks the aggressive stereotype entirely.

Microctenopoma ansorgii

A jewel-toned African labyrinth fish that rewards patient, experienced keepers.

Barbus eutaenia

A sleek African barb from fast, rocky streams that rewards patient keepers.

Pseudochromis fridmani

A bold little Red Sea endemic that punches well above its weight.

Malpulutta kretseri

A rare Sri Lankan gem that deserves a species tank all to itself.

Rhadinocentrus ornatus

A tiny Australian rainbowfish from wild, tea-stained wallum streams.

Hippocampus procerus

A tall-crowned Pacific seahorse that rewards patient, attentive keepers.

Sphaeramia nematoptera

Polka dots, bold racing stripe, and calm enough for any peaceful community reef.

Hydrolycus scomberoides

Vampire-fanged characin that's surprisingly peaceful with fish too big to eat.

Betta imbellis

The gentler betta. Males can sometimes share a tank if given enough cover.

Trichogaster leeri

A lace-patterned gourami with feeler fins and a gentle disposition.

Betta pugnax

A forest stream betta with a gentler side and fascinating mouthbrooding behavior.

Nannostomus grandis

The largest pencilfish, rarely seen but worth the search.

Nannostomus minimus

Tiny, timid, and barely an inch long. A pencilfish for the dedicated nano keeper.

Luciocephalus aura

A Sumatran swamp predator that breathes air and strikes with lightning speed.

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

A bold reef rearanger that sleeps on its side and makes noise when startled.

Crenicichla lepidota

A torpedo-shaped predator that brings serious personality to a South American biotope.

Crenicichla lugubris

A deceptively pretty juvenile that grows into a large, predatory tank-buster.

Luciocephalus pulcher

A pike-like gourami relative from blackwater forests, built for ambush.

Paracheilinus carpenteri

A tiny reef wrasse that puts on a dazzling courtship flash of pink and blue.

Apogon atricaudus

A secretive Pacific reef cardinalfish that comes alive after dark.

Hippocampus abdominalis

The largest seahorse species, with a comically round belly to match its personality.

Nannostomus rubrocaudatus

Tiny, territorial, and blazing with red-purple color. A pencilfish with real attitude.