Popular Saltwater Fish Species for your Aquarium
Here are some of the most popular saltwater fish species that are commonly kept in aquariums, each with unique characteristics and care requirements.
A common rule of thumb for how many marine fish you can keep in an aquarium is to allow 1 inch of fish per gallon of water; however, this can vary depending on the specific fish species and their size, with reef tanks generally requiring even more space per fish due to their larger waste output and need for swimming room.
Sailfin Tang
Sohal Tang
Indian Ocean Sailfin Tang
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Lyretail Hogfish
Convict Tang
Powder Blue Surgeonfish
Azure Damselfish
Whitecheek Tang
Blue Tang
Half Black Angelfish
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Mimic Tang
Powder Brown Surgeonfish
Shortnose Unicornfish
Purple Tang
Bluespine Unicorn Tang
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their distinctive long horn-like protrusion on their forehead, which develops with age. They have a laterally compressed body and a lunate tail. Unicorn tangs are active swimmers and often seen grazing on algae....
Herald’s Angelfish
Porkfish
Orange Shoulder Tang
Atlantic Blue Tang
Barred Soapfish
Brown Tang
Naso Tang
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their distinctive appearance, including a prominent nose horn (more developed in males) and vibrant coloration. They have a laterally compressed body and a lunate tail. Naso tangs are active swimmers and often seen...
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Indian Ocean Mimic Tang
Lined Surgeonfish
