Species

Pterapogon kauderni

A rare, naturally restricted cardinalfish with fascinating paternal mouthbrooding behavior.

Bunocephalichthys verrucosus

A master of disguise that looks more like a dead leaf than a fish.

Bunocephalus coracoideus

A master of leaf-litter disguise that only comes alive after dark.

Bunocephalus knerii

A master of camouflage that lies motionless until the lights go out.

Heniochus acuminatus

A boldly striped banner-finned beauty that cruises reef channels in elegant pairs.

Heniochus diphreutes

The Moorish Idol lookalike that actually thrives in aquariums

Heniochus singularis

The largest bannerfish, solitary and rarely seen even in the wild.

Corydoras robineae

The bannertail cory: bold markings, fascinating air-gulping behavior, and surprising longevity.

Johnrandallia nigrirostris

A schooling butterflyfish that moonlights as a cleaner fish on Pacific reefs.

Elacatinus figaro

Brazil's own cleaner goby, busy grooming tankmates on the reef.

Hippocampus barbouri

A boldly patterned seahorse with one of the most ornate snouts in the genus.

Rhinogobius giurinus ctenogobius giurinus ctenogobius hadropterus

A hardy little goby from Asia's rivers, surprisingly easy to keep.

Siganus virgatus

A peaceful reef grazer that backs up its calm nature with venomous spines.

Nemacheilus fasciatus

A neatly patterned stream loach from the cool highlands of Sumatra and Java.

Nannostomus espei

The only pencilfish that wears its night pattern all day long.

Amblyeleotris wheeleri

A hardy reef goby that shares its burrow with a nearly blind shrimp partner.

Siganus doliatus

A reef grazer that pairs up young and carries venomous spines as backup.

Quintana atrizona

A tiny Cuban livebearer that disappears into dense plant thickets.

Pseudanthias bartlettorum

A sociable reef fish that thrives in groups and brings constant mid-water activity.

Melanotaenia synergos

A compact, clear-water rainbowfish from Batanta Island's pristine forest rivers.

Enallopsammia rostrata

A deep-sea reef builder that thrives where light never reaches.

Scleromystax barbatus

The giant of the cory world, with a beard and a serious attitude to match.

Taenioides cirratus

A snake-like burrowing goby with whiskery barbels and surprising air-breathing ability.

Cyclocheilichthys apogon

A schooling barb built for large, lively communities. No barbels, plenty of personality.

Copella nattereri

A subtly patterned characin with fascinating competitive courtship behavior.

Caridina cf cantonensis

Boldly patterned dwarf shrimp that reward careful water management with dazzling colonies.

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus

A tricolor tetra named for its flag-like red, yellow, and black striping.

Genicanthus bellus

A deep-reef planktivore with harem social structure and rare availability.

Sicyopus zosterophorum

A nimble reef goby that uses modified fins to cling to surge-swept rocks.

Sicyopus zosterophorus

A tiny goby built for life on wet rocks in fast-flowing jungle streams.

Devario devario

A bold, wide-ranging danio that rewards keepers who give it room to school properly.

Chromis margaritifer

A boldly two-toned reef damselfish that holds its own in a community tank.

Naso vlamingii

A color-shifting open-water unicornfish that needs serious space to roam.

Chromis atripectoralis

A schooling reef damsel that actually plays nice with its tankmates.

Chaetodon melannotus

A boldly patterned reef butterfly with a strong preference for live coral.

Copella callolepis

A tiny Amazonian schooler that rewards patience with vivid courtship displays.