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.
Sargassum Triggerfish
Ward’s Sleeper Goby
Barhead Spinefoot
Rectangle Triggerfish
Azure Damselfish
Barred Soapfish
Long-Spined Pufferfish
Valentini Puffer
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer
Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby
Queen Triggerfish
Starry Pufferfish
White-Spotted Pufferfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Halfmoon Triggerfish
Foxface Rabbitfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Coral Rabbitfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Picasso Triggerfish
Jewel Damselfish
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region, especially around coral reefs, lagoons, and reef flats. Displays an iridescent blue body with jewel-like spots, which become more pronounced under reef lighting. Territorial and bold, especially as it matures, making it...
Helfrich’s Firefish
Curious Wormfish
Half Black Angelfish
Herald’s Angelfish
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Crowned Toby
Compressed Toby
Ambon Puffer
Clown Triggerfish
Black-Spotted Pufferfish
Guineafowl Pufferfish
Map Pufferfish
Immaculate Pufferfish
Narrow-Lined Pufferfish
