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Pistol Shrimp ARTICLE

Pistol Shrimp

Pistol shrimp are burrowing engineers that reshape the sandbed, move rubble, and make their presence known with characteristic snapping. They aren’t cleanup crew and...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Pistol Shrimp
Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus) ARTICLE

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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Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)
Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) ARTICLE

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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Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
Ocellaris Clownfish ARTICLE

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....

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Ocellaris Clownfish
Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto) ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
Firefish Goby ARTICLE

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,...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Firefish Goby
Foxface Rabbitfish ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Foxface Rabbitfish
Neon Goby ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Neon Goby
Diamond Watchman Goby ARTICLE

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,...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Diamond Watchman Goby
Midas Blenny ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Midas Blenny
Flame Angelfish ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Flame Angelfish
Blue-Green Chromis ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Blue-Green Chromis
Coral Beauty Angelfish ARTICLE

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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Coral Beauty Angelfish
Kole Tang ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Kole Tang
Yellow Tang ARTICLE

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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Yellow Tang
Six-Line Wrasse ARTICLE

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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Six-Line Wrasse
Lawnmower Blenny ARTICLE

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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Lawnmower Blenny
Tailspot Blenny ARTICLE

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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Tailspot Blenny
Pajama Cardinalfish ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Pajama Cardinalfish
Banggai Cardinalfish ARTICLE

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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Banggai Cardinalfish
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