Species

Cyathopharynx furcifer

A plankton-picking Tanganyikan with spectacular breeding craters and fin-tip lures.

Synodontis euptera

A long-lived African catfish whose dramatic dorsal fin grows more impressive with age.

A sand-sifting cichlid from the Tocantins that's far calmer than its reputation suggests.

Nannacara aureocephalus

A dwarf cichlid from blackwater French Guiana with dramatic size differences between sexes.

Julidochromis ornatus

A rock-hugging Tanganyikan cichlid that bonds for life with its partner.

Mecaenichthys immaculatus

A cool-water damselfish from Australian rocky reefs with attentive parenting instincts.

Chaetodon lunula

A bold, raccoon-masked butterflyfish that prowls reefs after dark.

Copadichromis azureus

A peaceable Malawi cichlid that builds sand nests and dazzles with intense color.

Archocentrus multispinosus

A tough Central American cichlid with serious parenting instincts and surprising heat tolerance.

Trichogaster chuna

A spitting, bubble-building gourami that rewards keepers who give it company.

Cyrtocara moorii

A big, blue, nuchal-humped cichlid that shadows bottom-sifters to steal their leftovers.

Centropyge tibicen

The biggest dwarf angel, dressed in bold black with a single white patch.

Iodotropheus sprengerae

A compact, easygoing mbuna that plays well with others in Malawi setups.

Centropyge flavissimus

An all-yellow reef dweller with a bold personality that outpaces its small size.

Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos

An all-blue Malawi mbuna with serious attitude and a mouthbrooding twist.

Abactochromis labrosus

A rock-dwelling Malawi cichlid with an unusually approachable temperament for the genus.

Amphiprion tricinctus

Three bold white bars on deep orange. The Marshall Islands' own anemonefish.

Premnas biaculeatus

The boldest clownfish in the hobby, and it knows it.

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.

Vieja heterospila

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

Ctenops nobilis

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

Halichoeres melasmapomus

A bold cheek-spotted wrasse with a wide Pacific range and big personality.

Geophagus crassilabris

A rare Panamanian cichlid with a reddish glow and fascinating sand-sifting habits.

Amphiprion polymnus

A boldly patterned clownfish with a preference for sandy, silty homes.

Satanoperca pappaterra

A sand-sifting cichlid that fearlessly charges piranhas in the wild.

Herichthys pearsei

A surprisingly gentle giant from Mexican and Guatemalan river systems.

Krobia guianensis

A sleek Guianan cichlid that rewards patient keepers with real personality.

Melanochromis joanjohnsonae

A compact Malawi cichlid from the rocky shores of Likoma Island.

Abudefduf margariteus

A rare Indian Ocean damselfish found only around two remote island outposts.

Acanthurus leucosternon

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

Geophagus surinamensis

A mouthbrooding digger that sifts sand and fiercely guards its young.

Centropyge ferrugata

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

Thorichthys callolepis

A lesser-known Mexican cichlid from swift, rocky headwaters worth a closer look.

Paraneetroplus bulleri

A hardy Mexican cichlid built for fast currents and long-term companionship.

Chaetodontoplus duboulayi

A boldly patterned reef angel that's surprisingly easygoing for its size.