Species

Congochromis dimidiatus

A compact Congo dwarf cichlid that pairs for life and raises its young together.

Tetraodon miurus

A buried ambush predator from the Congo that bites first and asks questions never.

Aphyosemion congicum

A small forest-stream killifish from the Congo with surprisingly specific needs.

Papyrocranus congoensis

A prehistoric-looking Congo predator that breathes air straight from the surface.

Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi

A rarely traded Congo mouthbrooder with personality that far outweighs its small size.

Tetraodon schoutedeni

A rare Congo puffer with a surprisingly manageable temperament for its family.

Lamprologus congoensis

A bottom-hugging Congo rapids cichlid with a charmingly jerky swim and a fiery temper.

Alestes bimaculatus

A lively Congo schooler that brings active mid-water energy to larger African setups.

Parachanna insignis

A powerful African predator that breathes air and demands serious commitment.

Synodontis pleurops

Enormous-eyed Congo catfish that vanishes the moment the lights come on.

Phenacogrammus interruptus

A drab fish store purchase that transforms into something genuinely spectacular at home.

Agaricia fragilis

A low-light Caribbean plate coral that thrives where most corals struggle.

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Fearless, easy to breed, and absolutely not a community fish.

Julidochromis regani

A Lake Tanganyika cichlid that mates for life and parents cooperatively.

Acanthurus triostegus

A reef grazer wearing prison stripes, and surprisingly easy to get along with.

Pyrrhulina spilota

A slender Peruvian gem with surprisingly complex spawning behavior for its size.

Chelmon rostratus

A gorgeous long-snouted reef fish that rewards patient, experienced keepers.

Discosoma carlgreni

A hardy, low-light corallimorpharian with forked tentacles from the subtropical Atlantic.

Stenopus hispidus

Bold red-and-white stripes make this reef shrimp impossible to overlook.

Centropyge bispinosa

A reef-dwelling dwarf angel with bold color and a feisty personality.

Oxymonacanthus longirostris

A vividly spotted obligate coral feeder that's as delicate as it is beautiful.

Gobiodon atrangulatus

A tiny coral-dwelling goby that lives and breeds within Acropora colonies.

Riccardia chamedryfolia

Tiny coral-like liverwort that brings detailed texture to rocks and driftwood.

Serranocirrhitus latus

A secretive reef dweller that casually swims upside-down along cave ceilings.

Nemacheilus corica

A spotted hill-stream loach that thrives with companions and a naturalistic setup.

Briareum asbestinum

A hardy soft coral that carpets Caribbean reefs in purple-tipped polyps.

Cornularia cornucopiae

A soft coral from European waters that rarely shows up in reef tanks.

Platynematichthys notatus

A bold Amazonian catfish that grows large enough to demand serious space.

Corydoras aurofrenatus

A compact armored catfish from Paraguay with distinctive flank markings and an unusual breathing trick.

Pavona varians

A flexible, low-demand coral that adapts its shape to almost any surface.

Apistogramma commbrae

A cool-water dwarf cichlid with a tell-tale double spot and surprising monogamy.

A tiny, sociable armored catfish that occasionally breathes air.

A rare Peruvian armored catfish that breathes air and lives for decades.

A tiny, long-lived catfish with a fascinating natural mimicry story.

A tiny rock-dwelling catfish from the Argentine Andes, rarely if ever seen in aquariums.

A tiny armored catfish with a surprisingly versatile respiratory trick up its sleeve.