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Mandarin Dragonet

Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)

A stunning, peaceful, reef-safe fish that constantly hunts copepods and microfauna. Advanced mainly due to …

Percula Clownfish

Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)

A reef-safe clownfish with bold coloration and strong personality, the Percula Clownfish is hardy, adaptable, …

Ocellaris Clownfish

Ocellaris Clownfish

A hardy, reef-safe clownfish that adapts well to home aquariums, the Ocellaris Clownfish is an …

Royal Gramma

Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)

The Royal Gramma is a classic reef fish: small, colorful, hardy, and full of personality. …

Red Firefish

Firefish Goby

A reef-safe, peaceful fish that’s easy to keep and fun to watch—as long as your …

Foxface Rabbitfish

Foxface Rabbitfish

A larger, reef-compatible herbivore known for algae grazing and calm cruising behavior. Best in 125+ …

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Phytoplankton

Phytoplankton

Phytoplankton isn’t livestock—it’s food web support. Its main value is feeding pods and filter feeders …

Amphipods

Amphipods

Amphipods are beneficial micro-crustaceans that support reef stability by recycling waste and serving as natural …

Copepods

Copepods

Copepods are foundational micro-crustaceans that support biodiversity and provide natural live food in reef tanks. …

Ulva

Ulva (Sea Lettuce)

Ulva (Sea Lettuce) is a fast-growing macroalgae used primarily for nutrient export and food web …

Dragons Tongue

Dragon’s Tongue (Halymenia)

Dragon’s Tongue (Halymenia) is a display-friendly macroalgae that offers light nutrient export without aggressive growth. …

Chaeto

Chaeto (Chaetomorpha)

Chaeto (Chaetomorpha) is a utility macroalgae used almost exclusively for nutrient export and pod habitat …