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Found 59 species
Arabian demoiselle
Neopomacentrus sindensis
A small lyretail damsel from the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, it hangs in loose groups around coral heads, rocks, and even pier pilings picking zooplankton from the flow. Think classic damsel toughness with a slightly milder attitude than the real bruisers, plus subtle yellow tail accents. Males clean a patch, get a mate to lay eggs there, and then stand guard fanning the clutch.
Banggai Cardinalfish
Pterapogon kauderni
Banggai cardinals just sort of hover like little underwater satellites, and the bold black bars with those long, polka-dotted fins look unreal under reef lighting. They're super chill most of the time, but once a pair forms you'll see real "fish drama," and the male will even mouthbrood the babies like a champ.
Barred-chin blenny
Rhabdoblennius nitidus
A small intertidal combtooth blenny from the Western Pacific, usually found in surge channels and tide pools exposed to heavy surf. Males court females to spawn in crevices and then guard and fan the adhesive eggs until hatching. It is uncommon in the trade but adapts well to reef-like aquaria with ample rock holes, good flow, and stable marine chemistry.
Barrier reef anemonefish
Amphiprion akindynos
This is one of the cooler Great Barrier Reef clowns - orange-brown with two crisp white bars edged in black and that pale tail. Give it a spot to claim (ideally with an anemone or at least a comfy coral substitute) and it will settle in hard, pair up, and act like the little boss of its corner.
Betta
Betta splendens
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are popular for their striking colors and flowing fins. They are known for their territorial nature, especially males, which can display aggressive behavior towards each other.
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Black neons are one of those little tetras that look kinda understated until the light hits them-then that bright stripe pops and they shimmer when the school turns together. They're super chill, always cruising mid-water, and they make a tank feel "alive" without being hectic. If you keep a nice group, they get bolder and you'll see way more of their personality.
Black Skirt Tetra (Black Widow Tetra)
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Black skirts are those little "suit-and-tie" tetras with the dark bands and flowing fins that look way fancier than they should for how tough they are. They're super active midwater fish, and when you keep a proper group they do that tight, zippy schooling thing that makes the whole tank feel alive. Just give them enough buddies and finny tankmates they won't be tempted to nip.
Blacktip rasbora
Rasbora dorsinotata
This is a slim little Southeast Asian rasbora with a clean dark lateral stripe and a neat black tip on the dorsal fin. In a group it gets way more confident and you will see that tight midwater schooling behavior, especially in a planted tank with some flow.
Blue Green Chromis (Green Chromis)
Chromis viridis
Blue Green Chromis are those shimmery little green-blue darts you'll see zipping around the top of a reef tank, always looking like they're catching the light just right. They're super fun in a group because they hover and cruise together, but they've got a bit of a "pecking order" thing going on if the tank's tight or the group's too small.
Brazilian Chromis
Chromis jubauna
Picture a little reef surfer from Brazil with a dark chocolate body and a bright yellow tail and dorsal that really pop under lights. It hovers midwater picking plankton and looks coolest in a roomy setup with good flow, though like all chromis they can squabble if cramped. Hardy and easy to feed once settled.
Bristlenose Pleco (Common Bristlenose)
Ancistrus cirrhosus
The Bristlenose Pleco is a small catfish with a sucker mouth, armored body, and distinctive bristles on its face, especially in males. It is primarily nocturnal and spends much of its time grazing on biofilm and algae from surfaces, making it a popular, hardy "algae-eater" in community aquariums.
Bronze Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus
The Bronze Corydoras is a charming and highly popular freshwater fish known for its peaceful nature and striking bronze coloration. It has a stout body with barbels around its mouth, allowing it to forage effectively on the substrate. Often seen in schools, this species is well-loved for its social behavior and bottom-dwelling habits.