Species
Browsing 2,796 species. Use the filters below to narrow down.
Massive Starlet Coral
CoralSiderastrea siderea
A boulder-forming reef coral that builds colonies wider than you are tall.
Mat Zoanthid
CoralZoanthus pulchellus
A hardy Western Atlantic zoanthid that forms colorful, spreading mats on the reef.
Maulbrüter Apisto
FishApistogramma barlowi
The only Apistogramma that mouthbroods. Or doesn't, depending on its mood.
Maxima Clam
InvertTridacna maxima
A living jewel for the reef tank, with a lifespan that can outlast your mortgage.
Mayan Cichlid
FishCichlasoma urophthalmus
A brackish-tolerant bruiser that can handle conditions few other cichlids can.
Maya Tetra
FishHyphessobrycon compressus
The founding species of its entire genus, rarely seen in the hobby.
Maze Coral
CoralMeandrina jacksoni
A rare Atlantic maze coral with a very limited Caribbean range.
Mbu Puffer
FishTetraodon mbu
A Congo giant that demands respect, space, and a very sturdy tank.
Mccosker's Flasher
FishParacheilinus mccoskeri
A tiny reef wrasse where the males put on a color show like no other.
Mcculloch's Anemonefish
FishAmphiprion mccullochi
A rare island endemic with a bold personality that punches well above its size.
Media Luna Pupfish
FishCualac tessellatus
A rare Mexican pupfish with a conservation story worth getting behind.
Mediterranean Fried Egg Jellyfish
InvertCotylorhiza tuberculata
The Mediterranean jellyfish that looks exactly like a fried egg.
Mediterranean Killifish
FishAphanius fasciatus
A rare Mediterranean killifish that rewards dedicated keepers with fascinating, constant activity.
Mediterranean Sea-fingers
CoralAlcyonium palmatum
A soft, finger-like Mediterranean coral that brings old-world reefs into your tank.
Medusa pleco
FishAncistrus ranunculus
A flat-headed, rock-hugging pleco from Brazil's wild river rapids.
Mekong Bumblebee Goby
FishBrachygobius mekongensis
A pint-sized brackish goby with bold banded markings and a big personality.
Mekong Croaking Gourami
FishTrichopsis schalleri
The tiny gourami that actually produces sounds to resolve conflicts and court mates.
Mekong Giant Catfish
FishPangasianodon gigas
One of the largest freshwater fish on Earth, and critically endangered.
Mekong Ricefish
FishOryzias mekongensis
A tiny Mekong native with vivid fin markings and surprisingly easy breeding habits.
Mekong Tiger Perch
FishDatnioides undecimradiatus
A boldly barred Mekong predator with a long memory and a short temper.
Melon Barb
FishHaludaria fasciata
An underrated Indian barb that rewards you with vivid male rivalry displays.
Merah Dwarf Barb
FishBoraras merah
Thumbnail-sized Borneo native that rewards patience with vivid schooling displays.
Merry Widow
FishPhallichthys amates
A low-key Central American livebearer that thrives where flashier fish struggle.
Merten's Butterflyfish
FishChaetodon mertensii
A reef-associated butterflyfish that pairs up and patrols the deeper reef edges.
Merulina Coral
CoralBoninastrea boninensis
A rare Pacific brain coral with deeply twisted valleys and a compact form.
Metallic Topminnow
FishGirardinus metallicus
A livebearer from Cuba with a glinting metallic sheen and real historical quirks.
Meteor Basslet
FishLiopropoma susumi
A secretive reef cave-dweller with bold pinstripes and peaceful manners.
Mexican Barnacle Blenny
FishAcanthemblemaria macrospilus
A pint-sized reef blenny that claims abandoned barnacle shells as its castle.
Mexican Dwarf Crayfish
InvertCambarellus patzcuarensis
Tiny, peaceful, and full of personality. The dwarf crayfish that plays well with others.
Mexican tetra
FishAstyanax mexicanus
The cave fish that lost its eyes and gained extraordinary senses.
Mexican Tetra
FishAstyanax fasciatus
A bold, wide-ranging tetra with a predatory streak that surprises many keepers.
Micro Cory
FishCorydoras hastatus
Tiny armored catfish that defies its family by cruising the midwater column.
Midas Blenny
FishEcsenius midas
A reef blenny that mimics anthias in color, movement, and social behavior.
Midas Cichlid
FishAmphilophus citrinellus
A bold, intelligent cichlid that recognizes its owner and demands respect in return.
Midget Chromis
FishChromis acares
A tiny schooling damsel that brings reef-like energy to modest-sized tanks.
Milkspotted Puffer
FishChelonodon patoca
A schooling puffer from mangrove estuaries that gets surprisingly large.