Great Aquarium Species

From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer

Pinktail Triggerfish, Melichthys vidua. Scott W. Michael
Pearl Gourami, Tichogaster leeri. Aaron Norman
Downoi, Pogostemon helferi. Aqua Spot World
Australian Lord Coral, Acanthastrea lordhowensis. Dave Burr/Vivid Aquariums

The Best (and Worst) Aquarium Livestock Choices

If a home aquarium is a microcosmic world, we play a godlike role when we introduce a new species: choose poorly and mayhem or the loss of animals may result; choose intelligently and years of beauty and fascinating behaviors can be our reward.

Some of the best, hardiest, most appealing species can be found here, along with a number of fishes, invertebrates, and plants that have a history of poor survival or that require special care and conditions.

Bluechin Triggerfish
Bluechin Triggerfish

Best Marine Fish Species

  • Introductory Guide to 101 Hardy & Recommended Saltwater Fishes

Worst Marine Fish Species

  • 33 Species to Avoid
Banded Rainbowfish
Banded Rainbowfish

Best Freshwater Fish Species

  • Introductory Guide to 101 Hardy & Recommended Tropical Aquarium Fishes

Worst Freshwater Fish Species

  • 33 Species to Avoid
Flame Lobsters
Flame Lobsters

Best Marine Invertebrates

  • Introductory Guide to 101 Best Invert Groups and Species

Worst Marine Invertebrates

  • 33 Species to Avoid
Downoi
Downoi

Best Aquarium Plants

  • Introductory Guide to 101 Best Aquarium Species

Worst Aquarium Plants

  • 33 Species to Avoid
Bartlett's Anthias
Bartlett's Anthias

Best Reef-Safe Fishes

  • Introductory Guide to 101 Best Saltwater Fishes

Worst Species for A Reef Community Under Construction

  • 33 Species to Avoid

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Reference: Adventurous Aquarist Guides
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