
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
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Rosenblatt’s Jawfish
Banded Pipefish
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Carberry’s Anthias
Fathead Sunburst Anthias
Longnose Filefish
Masked Bannerfish
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Queen Triggerfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Goldspecs Jawfish
Overview Found in various marine environments worldwide. Known for their characteristic large mouths and burrowing behavior. They have elongated bodies and are often colorful. Jawfish are peaceful and have a distinctive behavior of building and inhabiting burrows....