Species

Genicanthus personatus

A rare Hawaiian endemic that's one of the most coveted angels in the hobby.

Julidochromis transcriptus

A bold little rock-dweller from Lake Tanganyika with sharp black-and-white contrast.

Tridacna maxima

A living jewel for the reef tank, with a lifespan that can outlast your mortgage.

Cichlasoma urophthalmus

A brackish-tolerant bruiser that can handle conditions few other cichlids can.

Hyphessobrycon compressus

The founding species of its entire genus, rarely seen in the hobby.

Ancistrus ranunculus

A flat-headed, rock-hugging pleco from Brazil's wild river rapids.

Haludaria fasciata

An underrated Indian barb that rewards you with vivid male rivalry displays.

Boraras merah

Thumbnail-sized Borneo native that rewards patience with vivid schooling displays.

Chaetodon mertensii

A reef-associated butterflyfish that pairs up and patrols the deeper reef edges.

Girardinus metallicus

A livebearer from Cuba with a glinting metallic sheen and real historical quirks.

Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Tiny, peaceful, and full of personality. The dwarf crayfish that plays well with others.

Astyanax mexicanus

The cave fish that lost its eyes and gained extraordinary senses.

Astyanax fasciatus

A bold, wide-ranging tetra with a predatory streak that surprises many keepers.

Corydoras hastatus

Tiny armored catfish that defies its family by cruising the midwater column.

Amphilophus citrinellus

A bold, intelligent cichlid that recognizes its owner and demands respect in return.

Chromis acares

A tiny schooling damsel that brings reef-like energy to modest-sized tanks.

Corydoras spectabilis

The 'millennium cory'. A peaceful schooler with spotted flair from Brazil's Guaporé basin.

Herichthys minckleyi

A rare Mexican cichlid from one of the world's most extraordinary desert springs.

Poecilia sphenops

A livebearer classic that can thrive from freshwater all the way to full marine conditions.

Scartella cristata

A tidepool blenny with a wild mohawk and an appetite for algae.

Vieja heterospila

A robust Central American cichlid from some of Mexico's most storied river systems.

Xiphophorus montezumae

A wild swordtail with an absurdly long tail sword that rivals its own body length.

Trichogaster microlepis

A silver-scaled Southeast Asian gourami with a gentle nature and labyrinth breathing.

Zanclus canescens

Iconic reef wanderer with a dramatic look that rarely thrives in captivity.

Hara jerdoni

A moth-like micro catfish from Indian hill streams, best kept in groups.

Amarginops ornatus

A sleek Congo predator with ornate markings and serious attitude toward tankmates.

Acanthocobitis botia

A peaceful, quirky bottom-dweller with a false eye that fools predators.

Amphilius platychir

A sleek African stream catfish built for life in fast, rocky currents.

Oreochromis mossambicus

One of the world's most invasive fish, sold as food and kept as a curiosity.

Centropyge multifasciata

A deep-dwelling pygmy angel that rarely makes it into the hobby.

Centropyge multicolor

A deep-reef dweller with bold coloring that rarely makes it to store shelves.

Ogilbyina novaehollandiae

A vivid reef dweller from the Great Barrier Reef with a bold dual-tone look.

Mystus mysticetus

A gregarious Southeast Asian catfish with a uniquely lateral-eyed look.

Gymnocharacinus bergi

A scaleless South American oddity from one of the world's most isolated streams.

Nassarius vibex

A tireless sand-sifting scavenger that keeps reef substrate clean and aerated.

Nassarius distortus

A tidy little scavenger from the Yaeyama Islands with a distinctively ornate shell.