Species Profiles
2458 articles- Dwarf Flag Cichlid Care GuideLaetacara curviceps is a peaceful Amazonian dwarf cichlid with a smiling face marking and curved forehead, well suited to community planted
- Golden-Headed Acara Care GuideNannacara aureocephalus is a dwarf cichlid endemic to the Approuague basin of French Guiana, with golden head coloration in males.
- Golden Dwarf Cichlid Care GuideNannacara anomala is a hardy dwarf cichlid from the Guianas with metallic green-gold males, tolerant of varied water and offering strong par
- Sword-Tail Checkerboard Care GuideDicrossus gladicauda is a Colombian dwarf cichlid named for the sword-shaped caudal extension in males, a sensitive soft-acidic blackwater s
- Spade-Tail Checkerboard Care GuideDicrossus maculatus is a Brazilian Amazon dwarf cichlid with a checkerboard pattern and spade-shaped tail, a soft-acidic blackwater speciali
- Long-Fin Ram Care GuideThe Long-Fin Ram is a selectively bred line of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi with extended dorsal and caudal fins, needing warm, soft, pristine wa
- Gold Ram Care GuideThe Gold Ram is a xanthistic selectively bred form of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi with a golden-yellow body, needing warm, soft, clean water.
- Electric Blue Ram Care GuideThe Electric Blue Ram is a selectively bred line of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi with a solid metallic blue body, needing warm, soft, pristine wa
- Three-Banded Apisto Blue Care GuideA selectively bred line of Apistogramma trifasciata with intense blue finnage, a hardy South American dwarf cichlid tolerant of cooler water
- Inconsuelos Apisto Care GuideApistogramma inconsuelos is a hardy Brazilian dwarf cichlid from the Tocantins basin that adapts to a range of soft, warm water conditions.
- Stargazer Paly Care GuideStargazer is a designer Palythoa morph with a blue-purple skirt and bright orange center; a photosynthetic zoanthid that contains palytoxin.
- Devil's Armor Paly Care GuideDevil's Armor is a designer Palythoa morph with a metallic green skirt and red-orange center; a photosynthetic zoanthid that contains palyto
- Aussie Grandis Paly Care GuideAussie Grandis is a large-polyped Palythoa morph from Australia with a red-pink skirt and green mouth. It contains palytoxin; protective han
- Palythoa grandis (Magnificent Sea Mat) Care GuidePalythoa grandis is a large-polyped zoanthid with fleshy skirts that responds well to feeding. It contains palytoxin, so protective handling
- Palythoa caribaeorum (Sun Polyps) Care GuidePalythoa caribaeorum is a Caribbean encrusting zoanthid with golden-tan polyps. It contains palytoxin, so gloves and eye protection are esse
- Halloweens Zoa Care GuideHalloweens is a fast-growing designer Zoanthus morph with an orange-and-purple skirt; a peaceful, photosynthetic, reef-safe zoanthid for beg
- Cosmoflower Zoa Care GuideCosmoflower is a designer Zoanthus morph with a teal skirt and orange center; a photosynthetic, peaceful, reef-safe zoanthid for low-flow pl
- Caulerpa peltata Care GuideCaulerpa peltata is a marine green macroalga with stalked disk-shaped fronds like tiny umbrellas; WoRMS now treats it as Caulerpa chemnitzia
- Caulerpa mexicana Care GuideCaulerpa mexicana is a feather-shaped marine green macroalga common on Caribbean reefs, used in refugiums to export nitrate and shelter inve
- Caulerpa cupressoides Care GuideCaulerpa cupressoides is a marine green macroalga with cypress-like erect fronds, used in refugiums and reef tanks for nutrient export.
- Stuckenia pectinata Care GuideStuckenia pectinata (sago pondweed) is a cosmopolitan coldwater pondweed with fine thread-like leaves that tolerates brackish water and feed
- Ceratophyllum echinatum 'Red Foxtail' Care GuideCeratophyllum echinatum is a rootless North American hornwort with fine whorled leaves and spiny fruits; the 'Red Foxtail' form shows a redd
- Hydrilla verticillata Care GuideHydrilla verticillata is a vigorous oxygenator with whorled serrated leaves; it is invasive and legally restricted in many regions.
- Lagarosiphon major Care GuideLagarosiphon major is a southern African oxygenating stem plant with curly recurved leaves that prefers cool to temperate water and grows qu
- Egeria najas Care GuideEgeria najas is a fast-growing South American oxygenating stem plant with fine, recurved serrated leaves, tolerant of cool to tropical aquar
- Allpahuayo Apisto (Apistogramma allpahuayo) Care GuideApistogramma allpahuayo is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding
- Paucisquamis Apisto (Apistogramma paucisquamis) Care GuideApistogramma paucisquamis is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breedi
- Uaupes Apisto (Apistogramma uaupesi) Care GuideApistogramma uaupesi is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Lueling's Apisto (Apistogramma luelingi) Care GuideApistogramma luelingi is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Pucallpa Apisto (Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis) Care GuideApistogrammoides pucallpaensis is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and b
- Resticulosa Apisto (Apistogramma resticulosa) Care GuideApistogramma resticulosa is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breedin
- Piaui Apisto (Apistogramma piauiensis) Care GuideApistogramma piauiensis is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding
- Juruensis Apisto (Apistogramma juruensis) Care GuideApistogramma juruensis is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Red-Tailed Apisto (Apistogramma erythrura) Care GuideApistogramma erythrura is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Dark-Backed Apisto (Apistogramma eremnopyge) Care GuideApistogramma eremnopyge is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding
- Sunset Apisto (Apistogramma atahualpa) Care GuideApistogramma atahualpa is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Mendez Apisto (Apistogramma mendezi) Care GuideApistogramma mendezi is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Amazon Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma pertensis) Care GuideApistogramma pertensis is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Eunotus Apisto (Apistogramma eunotus) Care GuideApistogramma eunotus is a South American dwarf cichlid; this guide covers its habitat, water parameters, diet, compatibility and breeding.
- Tyree Pink Hippos Care GuideTyree Pink Hippos (Zoanthus sp. 'Tyree Pink Hippos') is a photosynthetic zoanthid morph kept in reef aquariums under moderate light and low
- Tubbs Blue Zoa Care GuideTubbs Blue Zoa (Zoanthus sp. 'Tubbs') is a photosynthetic zoanthid morph kept in reef aquariums under moderate light and low flow; like all
- Acid Trips Zoa Care GuideAcid Trips Zoa (Zoanthus sp. 'Acid Trips') is a photosynthetic zoanthid morph kept in reef aquariums under moderate light and low flow; like
- Lemon Drops Zoa Care GuideLemon Drops Zoa (Zoanthus sp. 'Lemon Drops') is a photosynthetic zoanthid morph kept in reef aquariums under moderate light and low flow; li
- Daisy Cutters Zoa Care GuideDaisy Cutters Zoa (Zoanthus sp. 'Daisy Cutters') is a photosynthetic zoanthid morph kept in reef aquariums under moderate light and low flow
- Scrambled Eggs Zoa Care GuideScrambled Eggs Zoa (Zoanthus sp. 'Scrambled Eggs') is a photosynthetic zoanthid morph kept in reef aquariums under moderate light and low fl
- OG Bowsers Zoa Care GuideOG Bowsers Zoa (Zoanthus sp. 'OG Bowsers') is a photosynthetic zoanthid morph kept in reef aquariums under moderate light and low flow; like
- Apalanthe granatensis Care GuideApalanthe granatensis is an elodea-like South American stem plant with whorled leaves, widely distributed in tropical America and suited to
- Utricularia gibba Care GuideUtricularia gibba, the humped bladderwort, is a free-floating carnivorous plant with bladder traps that catches microorganisms and forms tan
- Aldrovanda vesiculosa Care GuideAldrovanda vesiculosa, the waterwheel plant, is a rootless free-floating aquatic carnivore with snap-traps in whorls; a globally endangered
- Syngonanthus inundatus Care GuideSyngonanthus inundatus is a fine-leaved Brazilian pipewort stem plant for blackwater scapes, demanding very soft acidic water, strong light