Fish

  • Janss Pipefish

    General information The Janss' Pipefish is a type of reef pipefish or flagtail pipefish. This fish is a stronger swimmer than its seahorse cousins and rarely comes into direct contact with the substrate. In the wild, the Janss' Pipefish can be found swimming under rocky overhangs, corals, or close to the floor of its reef…

  • Bluestripe Pipefish

    General information The Bluestripe Pipefish is the smallest of the reef pipefishes available in the aquarium hobby. It has a long, slender body with a tiny, tubular mouth and around, flag-like tail. The body is orange with a blue stripe on either side running from snout to tail. The tail is maroon to red with…

  • Banded Pipefish

    General information The Banded Pipefish is a type of reef pipefish or flagtail pipefish. This fish is a stronger swimmer than its seahorse cousins and rarely comes into direct contact with the substrate. In the wild, the Banded Pipefish can be found swimming under rocky overhangs, corals, or close to the floor of its reef…

  • Russells Lionfish

    General information The Russell's Lionfish it is tan with light brown vertical stripes. The spines on the dorsal, anal, and pectoral fins are fleshy, and not banded like those of other lionfish. The spines on the fins are poisonous, and if you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a…

  • Antennata Lionfish

    General information The Antennata Lionfish has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. Its most striking feature is its large, fan-like pectoral fins and tall, quill-like dorsal fins, lacking connective tissue, giving them a spiny look. A medium aquarium with numerous hiding places is suitable. It will hide while acclimating to its new…

  • Dwarf Zebra Lionfish

    General information Dendrochirus zebra it has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body; large, fan-like pectoral fins; and tall, quill-like dorsal fins. A medium aquarium with numerous hiding places is suitable. It will hide while acclimating to its new environment. Additional details The top spines are venomous, similar to a bee sting To…

  • Mombasa Lionfish

    General information This species is oftentimes confused for the Antennata or Spotfin Lionfish as the two are very similar in appearance. Mombasa Lionfish can be distinguished from Antennata Lionfish by their shorter pectoral fin filaments, larger eyes, unique barring pattern on the base of the tail, and lack of the series of dark spots on…

  • Black Cap Jawfish

    General information The head and body of the Black Cap Jawfish, are green with faint orange stripes. It has a black spot on the dorsal fin, as well as a black cap on top of the head. It should reside in a medium or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping…