Flora & Fauna
673 entries β care guides, placement tips, and notes from the community
Tailspot Blenny
Ecsenius stigmatura
One of the most popular reef blennies β mottled tan with a characteristic black tail spot and expressive eyes. Grazes on algae and is generally reef-safe with corals. Full of personality.
Tomato Clownfish
Amphiprion frenatus
Bold, tomato-red with a single white cheek stripe. Hardy and beginner-friendly, closely related to the Ocellaris. Pairs readily with bubble-tip anemones in captivity.
True Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion percula
Slightly more vibrant coloring than its ocellaris cousin. Pairs beautifully with Bubbletip or Magnificent anemones. Very popular reef fish.
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
Brilliant solid yellow tang from Hawaiian reefs. A staple of the reef aquarium hobby. Excellent algae grazer and generally peaceful.
Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
Vibrant yellow with blue spots, best known for its mutualistic relationship with pistol shrimp β the shrimp digs and maintains a shared burrow while the goby stands guard. A staple of any reef tank.