The Convict Cichlid or Zebra Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) belongs to the family Cichlidae – more commonly just known a … Read more

The Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) can be found on reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are popular in the aquarium … Read more

The African Butterflyfish (Pantodon buchholzi) is the only member in its family, Pantodontidae. It is more loosely related to … Read more

The Merriam-Webster dictionary says a hybrid is “an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, … Read more

The Bridled Burrfish is very intelligent and has been known to recognize its feeder and perform small tricks. Be aware that … Read more

Zanclus Cornutus is unique in that among English speaking countries, it only has one common name: The Moorish Idol. The unsub … Read more

The Choat’s Leopard Wrasse would be a perfect candidate for the expert aquarist, its peaceful behavior and bright coloration … Read more

Pilsbryoconcha exilis is a freshwater mussel common throughout southeast Asia and the Sunda Islands. In the north American a … Read more

One of the most common questions for new aquarists is some variation of “I want to start keeping corals, where should I start … Read more