Shoal & Stem

Species Catalogue

34 species matching your filters — care guides, community photos, water parameters, and tank-mate compatibility.

coral
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Acropora

Acropora sp.

coralsaltwater
2″·75+ gal·peaceful
fish
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Arowana

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

fishfreshwater
36″·250+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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Betta Brownorum

Betta brownorum

fishfreshwater
1.5″·20+ gal·peaceful
fish
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Betta Hipposideros

Betta hipposideros

fishfreshwater
2.5″·20+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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Betta Livida

Betta livida

fishfreshwater
3.5″·20+ gal·aggressive
fish
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Brunei Beauty

Betta macrostoma

fishfreshwater
4″·20+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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Clown Featherback

Chitala ornata

fishfreshwater
39″·200+ gal·aggressive
fish
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Discus

Symphysodon spp.

fishfreshwater
8″·55+ gal·group 4+·peaceful
fish
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Eggers' Notho

Nothobranchius eggersi

fishfreshwater
1.5″·10+ gal·semi-aggr.
coral
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Elegance Coral

Catalaphyllia jardinei

coralsaltwater
2″·40+ gal·peaceful
plant
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Eriocaulon Ratnagiricum

Eriocaulon ratnagiricum

plantfreshwater

Eriocaulon ratnagiricum is a delicate, rosette-forming stem plant with fine, needle-like leaves that create an intricate, feathery appearance. Native to soft, acidic waters, it displays pale green to yellowish foliage and is prized by experienced aquascapers for its architectural beauty in high-tech planted tanks.

plant
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Feather Duster Eriocaulon

Eriocaulon sp. 'Feather Duster'

plantfreshwater

Rare and highly sought-after Eriocaulon with long, feathery white-green leaves that fan out like a plume. A collector's plant demanding very soft, slightly acidic water and strong light. Breathtaking when healthy.

fish
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Freshwater Stingray

Potamotrygon motoro

fishfreshwater
20″·250+ gal·peaceful
shrimp
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Harlequin Shrimp

Hymenocera picta

shrimpsaltwater
2″·20+ gal·group 2+·peaceful
shrimp
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Harlequin Shrimp (Sulawesi)

Caridina woltereckae

shrimpfreshwater
1.5″·10+ gal·group 6+·peaceful
fish
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Korthaus's Notho

Nothobranchius korthausae

fishfreshwater
1.6″·10+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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L114 Leopard Cactus Pleco

Pseudacanthicus sp. L114

fishfreshwater
24″·150+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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L264 Sultan Pleco

Leporacanthicus joselimai

fishfreshwater
8″·75+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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L333 King Tiger Pleco

Hypancistrus sp. L333

fishfreshwater
5″·40+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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Mandarin Dragonet

Synchiropus splendidus

fishsaltwater
3″·30+ gal·peaceful
fish
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Mbu Puffer

Tetraodon mbu

fishfreshwater
26″·300+ gal·aggressive
plant
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Mini Eriocaulon

Eriocaulon cinereum

plantfreshwater

Tiny rosette plant forming grass-like tufts. One of the most challenging aquarium plants to keep long-term. Needs very soft, acidic water, strong light, and CO2.

moss
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Mini Fissidens

Fissidens splachnobryoides

mossfreshwater

Mini Fissidens is a delicate, slow-growing moss with tiny, feathery fronds that create an intricate, lacy appearance. It features small, finely divided leaves arranged in a distinctive two-ranked pattern, giving it a refined aesthetic ideal for detailed aquascaping. This moss is prized for its ability to attach to hardscape and create natural-looking moss walls or carpets in foreground and midground areas.

fish
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Pikehead

Luciocephalus pulcher

fishfreshwater
8″·40+ gal·aggressive
crab
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Rainbow Crab

Cardisoma armatum

crabfreshwater
5″·40+ gal·aggressive
shrimp
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Red Claw Macro

Macrobrachium assamense

shrimpfreshwater
5.9″·30+ gal·aggressive
fish
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Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

fishsaltwater
10″·100+ gal·semi-aggr.
fish
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Spike-Tail Licorice Gourami

Parosphromenus ornaticauda

fishfreshwater
1.2″·10+ gal·peaceful
shrimp
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Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp

Caridina dennerli

shrimpfreshwater
1″·10+ gal·group 6+·peaceful
shrimp
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Sulawesi Harlequin Shrimp

Caridina spinata

shrimpfreshwater
1.2″·10+ gal·group 6+·peaceful
shrimp
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Taiwan Bee Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

shrimpfreshwater
0.8″·10+ gal·group 10+·peaceful
plant
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Tonina Lotus Blossom

Tonina fluviatilis Lotus Blossom

plantfreshwater

Tonina Lotus Blossom is a stunning stem plant prized for its delicate, feathery foliage and vibrant coloration that ranges from green to deep red depending on light and nutrient availability. This variety exhibits a compact, bushy growth habit with intricate leaf patterns resembling lotus petals, making it a striking focal point in the midground to background. It is one of the most demanding aquatic plants and requires expert-level care to thrive.

fish
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Turquoise Killifish

Nothobranchius furzeri

fishfreshwater
1.5″·5+ gal·semi-aggr.
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Waterwort

Elatine triandra

plantfreshwater

One of the finest-leaved carpet plants in existence — creates an almost moss-like lawn of tiny round leaves. Extremely challenging; requires CO2, very high light, and excellent nutrient control. The pinnacle of carpeting plants.