Species Profiles
2402 articles- Cryptocoryne Pontederiifolia care guideCryptocoryne Pontederiifolia (Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia) — low light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
- Vallisneria Spiralis Tiger care guideVallisneria Spiralis Tiger (Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger') — medium light, 20-28 °C, pH 6.5-8, no CO2.
- Echinodorus Reni care guideEchinodorus Reni (Echinodorus 'Reni') — medium light, 20-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
- Echinodorus Ozelot care guideEchinodorus Ozelot (Echinodorus 'Ozelot') — medium light, 20-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
- Rotala Vietnam H'Ra care guideRotala Vietnam H'Ra (Rotala sp. 'Vietnam H'Ra') — high light, 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
- Syngonanthus Macrocaulon care guideSyngonanthus Macrocaulon (Syngonanthus macrocaulon) — high light, 22-28 °C, pH 4.5-6, CO2 recommended.
- Ludwigia Brevipes care guideLudwigia Brevipes (Ludwigia brevipes) — high light, 20-28 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
- Rotala Blood Red care guideRotala Blood Red (Rotala sp. 'Blood Red') — high light, 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
- Utricularia Graminifolia care guideUtricularia Graminifolia (Utricularia graminifolia) — high light, 20-26 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
- Echinodorus Red Flame care guideEchinodorus Red Flame (Echinodorus 'Red Flame') — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
- Myriophyllum Tuberculatum care guideMyriophyllum Tuberculatum (Myriophyllum tuberculatum) — high light, 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
- Rotala H'Ra care guideRotala H'Ra (Rotala sp. 'H'Ra') — high light, 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
- Limnophila Aquatica care guideLimnophila Aquatica (Limnophila aquatica) — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, CO2 recommended.
- Ludwigia Super Red care guideLudwigia Super Red (Ludwigia palustris 'Super Red') — high light, 20-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, CO2 recommended.
- Weeping Moss care guideWeeping Moss (Vesicularia ferriei) — low light, 18-26 °C, pH 5.5-7.5, no CO2.
- Magnificent Rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) Care GuideOne of the most visually striking rabbitfish, featuring a dramatic black, white, and yellow pattern. The head is black with a white chest an
- Rainford's Goby (Koumansetta rainfordi) Care GuideA beautifully patterned goby with alternating horizontal stripes of green, orange, and blue-gray, earning it the nickname Court Jester.
- Yasha Goby (Stonogobiops yasha) Care GuideA strikingly beautiful shrimp goby with a white body adorned with red-orange horizontal bars and an elongated first dorsal spine.
- Talbot's Damselfish (Chrysiptera talboti) Care GuideWidely regarded as one of the most peaceful damselfish species, making it a rarity in this notoriously feisty family. Features a pastel pink
- Azure Damselfish (Chrysiptera hemicyanea) Care GuideA dazzling small damselfish with an electric blue upper body that transitions to a vivid yellow-orange belly. One of the less aggressive dam
- Clark's Clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii) Care GuideThe hardiest and most versatile of all clownfish species, found across the widest geographical range. Displays highly variable coloration fr
- Pink Skunk Clownfish (Amphiprion perideraion) Care GuideOne of the most peaceful clownfish species, with a pale pink to peach body and a single thin white dorsal stripe running from nose to tail,
- True Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) Care GuideThe "true" percula clownfish, often confused with the Common Clownfish (A. ocellaris). Distinguished by thicker black borders around its whi
- Royal Dottyback (Pictichromis paccagnellorum) Care GuideA beautiful bicolored dottyback with the front half in vivid magenta-purple and the rear half in bright yellow, creating a striking visual d
- Neon Dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis) Care GuideA striking dottyback with a bright orange body and vivid neon-blue lateral line extending from snout to tail. More territorial than the Orch
- Arc-Eye Hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus) Care GuideNamed for the distinctive arc-shaped orange and blue marking behind its eye, this hawkfish displays variable coloration from orange-brown to
- Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) Care GuideA charismatic hawkfish with a distinctive elongated snout and a white body covered in a red checkered crosshatch pattern.
- Bumblebee Goby (Brachygobius xanthomelas) Care GuideA tiny, boldly patterned goby with alternating bright yellow and black bands resembling a bumblebee. While often sold as freshwater, it does
- Lyretail Killifish (Aphyosemion australe) Care GuideThe most popular Aphyosemion species and arguably the best beginner killifish. Males display a chocolate-brown to orange body covered in red
- Gold Laser Corydoras (Corydoras melanotaenia) Care GuideA beautiful corydoras featuring a bright metallic gold or green iridescent stripe running along the upper body, resembling a laser beam. The
- Electric Blue Cichlid (Sciaenochromis fryeri) Care GuideA brilliantly colored haplochromine from Lake Malawi with males displaying an intense electric blue coloration across the entire body.
- Rusty Cichlid (Iodotropheus sprengerae) Care GuideOne of the most peaceful and forgiving mbuna species, ideal for beginners entering the African cichlid hobby. Displays a unique rusty orange
- Red Empress Cichlid (Protomelas taeniolatus) Care GuideOne of the most colorful Lake Malawi haplochromines. Males display a spectacular blend of red, orange, and blue with iridescent scales.
- Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii) Care GuideA striking metallic blue cichlid from Lake Malawi distinguished by the prominent nuchal hump that develops in mature specimens.
- Diamond Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) Care GuideA sand-sifting goby with a white body covered in orange diamond-shaped spots. Constantly scoops mouthfuls of sand, filtering out food and ke
- Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora) Care GuideA beautiful dartfish with a white body that transitions into rich purple and red on the fins and tail. More colorful than the standard Fire
- Helfrichi Firefish (Nemateleotris helfrichi) Care GuideA stunning and highly prized dartfish with a lavender-purple body and a bright yellow forehead. One of the most beautiful and expensive nano
- Fire Goby (Nemateleotris magnifica) Care GuideA graceful, slender fish with a white-to-yellow body grading into a vibrant fire-red tail. Hovers above the substrate, flicking its elongate
- Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) Care GuideA medium-sized seahorse reaching 15cm, one of the more commonly captive-bred species available. Needs a species-only tank with gentle flow,
- Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) Care GuideA tiny, adorable blenny with a distinctive dark spot at the base of the tail. Tan-brown body with subtle orange and blue markings. Perfect f
- Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon meleagris) Care GuideA beautiful wrasse covered in intricate leopard-like spots that change pattern between males and females. Buries in sand at night. Requires
- Yellow Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) Care GuideA bright canary-yellow wrasse that is one of the best beginner marine wrasses. Hardy, peaceful, and reef-safe. Buries itself in sand to slee
- Convict Tang (Acanthurus triostegus) Care GuideA distinctive tang with a pale body and six bold vertical black bars resembling a prisoner's uniform. One of the more peaceful tangs, often
- Scopas Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) Care GuideA hardy, understated tang with a mottled brown-yellow body. While not as flashy as other Zebrasoma species, it is one of the toughest and mo
- Chevron Tang (Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis) Care GuideA unique tang that dramatically changes color as it matures — juveniles are bright orange-red with chevron markings, while adults become dar
- Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) Care GuideA hardy brown tang with a distinctive golden ring around the eye and fine horizontal lines across the body.
- Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) Care GuideA large, elegant tang with a distinctive horn-like protrusion on the forehead in adults. Features bright orange lips and two fixed 'scalpels
- Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) Care GuideA large tang with a dramatically tall dorsal and anal fin that can be raised like a sail. Beautiful striped pattern in brown, yellow, and wh
- Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) Care GuideA stunning marine fish with a deep purple body and bright yellow tail. One of the most prized tangs due to its vibrant coloring and relative
- Banded Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia trifasciata) Care GuideA highly variable rainbowfish species with dramatic color differences between populations. Can display combinations of red, orange, yellow,