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Melanurus Wrasse
Melanurus Wrasse Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Melanurus Wrasse in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/wrasses/melanurus-wrasse. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Cleaner Wrasse
Cleaner Wrasse Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Cleaner Wrasse in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/wrasses/cleaner-wrasse. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Triggers
Powerful jaws and big brains—many are not reef-safe, but some species can work with care.
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Tomini Tang
Tomini Tang Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Tomini Tang in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/tangs/tomini-tang. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Blue Tang
Paracanthurus hepatus—the movie star surgeonfish; energetic swimmers and ich-prone without quarantine.
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Sweetlips
Beautiful but notoriously delicate—best left to experts with species experience.
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Squirrelfish
Nocturnal, big-eyed reef dwellers—dramatic under moonlights, shy by day.
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Sharks and Stingrays
Showstoppers that require massive footprints—admirable, but far beyond typical reef sizes.
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Seahorses
Graceful and specialized—prefer low flow, frequent feeding, and dedicated systems.
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Puffer fish
Curious, toothy characters—many nip corals or snails; research species before adding.
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Other Fish
Other Fish Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Other Fish in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/other-fish. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Lionfish
Iconic fins and venomous spines—stately predators best kept away from bite-sized tankmates.
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Jawfish
Expressive burrowers that guard their homes—secure lids and deep, mixed-grain sand.
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Hogfish
Active foragers with big appetites—some species will sample invertebrates.
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Hawkfish
Rock-perchers that watch everything—may snack on small shrimp but full of charm.
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Groupers
Bold predators that quickly outgrow small systems—built for big-water displays.
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Yellow Watchman Goby
Yellow Watchman Goby Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Yellow Watchman Goby in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/gobies/yellow-watchman-goby....
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Yasha Goby
Yasha Goby Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Yasha Goby in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/gobies/yasha-goby. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Clown Goby
Clown Goby Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Clown Goby in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/gobies/clown-goby. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Frogfish
Masters of disguise with vacuum strikes—best in species tanks without snack-sized neighbors.
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Firefish Goby
A reef-safe, peaceful fish that’s easy to keep and fun to watch—as long as your tank is covered. Provide rockwork with a bolt hole,...
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Purple Firefish
Purple Firefish Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Purple Firefish in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/firefish/purple-firefish. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Filefish
Quirky swimmers; some specialize in aiptasia control but may sample corals.
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Eels
Escape artists with epic personalities—secure lids and careful tankmate choices are a must.
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Spotted Mandarin Dragonet
Spotted Mandarin Dragonet Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Spotted Mandarin Dragonet in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/dragonets/spotted-mandarin-dragonet....
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Ruby Red Dragonet
Ruby Red Dragonet Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Ruby Red Dragonet in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/dragonets/ruby-red-dragonet....
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Red Scooter Dragonet
Red Scooter Dragonet Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Red Scooter Dragonet in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/dragonets/red-scooter-dragonet....
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Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)
A stunning, peaceful, reef-safe fish that constantly hunts copepods and microfauna. Advanced mainly due to feeding requirements. Best in a mature 75+ gallon tank...
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Dottybacks
Electric colors in small packages—smart scapers keep lines of sight broken to temper attitude.
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Blue-Green Chromis
A reef-safe, active schooling fish that adds constant motion to the upper water column. Easy to feed and generally peaceful with other species, but...
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Tomato Clownfish
Tomato Clownfish Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Tomato Clownfish in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/clownfish/tomato-clownfish. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
A reef-safe clownfish with bold coloration and strong personality, the Percula Clownfish is hardy, adaptable, and well suited for both new and experienced reef...
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Snowflake Ocellaris
Snowflake Ocellaris Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Snowflake Ocellaris in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/clownfish/ocellaris-clownfish/snowflake-ocellaris. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Picasso Ocellaris
Picasso Ocellaris Overview This is the canonical Reefapedia landing article for Picasso Ocellaris in the livestock taxonomy. Taxonomy Context Category path: livestock/fish/clownfish/ocellaris-clownfish/picasso-ocellaris. Breadcrumb: Livestock...
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Maroon Clownfish
Deep red with golden bars—stunning, large, and famously territorial.
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Clarkii Clownfish
Tough, adaptable clowns that host many anemones—great survivors with attitude.
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Butterflies
Elegant feeders that often nip corals—research species carefully before mixing with reefs.
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Batfish
Graceful juveniles that grow huge—striking but suited to very large, specialized systems.
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Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
The Royal Gramma is a classic reef fish: small, colorful, hardy, and full of personality. It’s best known for its stunning purple-to-yellow gradient and...
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Anthias
Schooling planktivores in sunset colors—frequent small feedings and oxygen-rich water keep them glowing.
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Angler
Ambush predators with a built-in lure—incredible to watch, but best without bite-sized tankmates.
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Banggai Cardinalfish
A peaceful, reef-safe cardinalfish with bold striping and a calm hovering behavior. Great for community reefs, especially smaller tanks, as long as it isn’t...
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Pajama Cardinalfish
A peaceful, reef-safe cardinalfish with a quirky spotted pattern and calm hovering behavior. Easy to feed, beginner-friendly, and often suitable for pairs or small...
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Tailspot Blenny
A tiny, reef-safe fish packed with personality. Best kept singly with plenty of rockwork and perches. Easy to feed and may graze lightly, but...
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Lawnmower Blenny
A classic algae-grazing blenny with big personality. Best in 40+ gallon tanks with mature rockwork and steady grazing opportunities. Supplement with algae-based foods so...
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Six-Line Wrasse
A colorful, energetic wrasse that patrols rockwork all day and is usually easy to feed. Reef safe, but temperament can become aggressive over time—especially...
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Yellow Tang
An iconic reef-safe grazer that adds constant movement and bright color. Best kept in 75+ gallons with plenty of swimming space and daily algae-based...
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Kole Tang
A reef-safe bristletooth tang known for excellent film algae and biofilm grazing. Best kept in 70–75+ gallons with strong filtration, stable conditions, and daily...
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Coral Beauty Angelfish
A colorful, active dwarf angelfish that can be a reef tank centerpiece. Best kept in 55+ gallons with mature rockwork and a varied omnivore...
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Flame Angelfish
A vibrant dwarf angelfish with big personality and strong reef presence. Best kept in 55+ gallons (75+ preferred) with mature rockwork and a varied...
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Midas Blenny
A reef-safe blenny with big personality that often swims in the open like a small schooling fish. Easy to feed and generally community-friendly, but...
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Diamond Watchman Goby
A reef-safe sand-sifting goby that turns over the sand bed and adds constant bottom activity. Best in 40+ gallons with a mature sand bed,...
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Neon Goby
A small, peaceful, reef-safe goby known for occasional cleaner behavior. Great for beginners and community tanks, as long as it isn’t housed with fish...
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Foxface Rabbitfish
A larger, reef-compatible herbivore known for algae grazing and calm cruising behavior. Best in 125+ gallons with strong filtration and daily algae-based feeding. Usually...
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Ocellaris Clownfish
A hardy, reef-safe clownfish that adapts well to home aquariums, the Ocellaris Clownfish is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced reef keepers alike....