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

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.

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Best Marine Fish Species

• Introductory Guide to 101 Hardy & Recommended Saltwater Fishes

Worst Marine Fish Species

• 33 Species to Avoid

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Best Freshwater Fish Species

• Introductory Guide to 101 Hardy & Recommended Tropical Aquarium Fishes

Worst Freshwater Fish Species

• 33 Species to Avoid

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Best Marine Invertebrates

• Introductory Guide to 101 Best Invert Groups and Species

Worst Marine Invertebrates

• 33 Species to Avoid

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Best Aquarium Plants

• Introductory Guide to 101 Best Aquarium Species

Worst Aquarium Plants

• 33 Species to Avoid

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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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