
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
Tobacco Basslet
Threadfin Cardinalfish
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Rosenblatt’s Jawfish
Peacock Grouper
Orange-Lined Cardinalfish
Mimic Tang
Yellow Tang
Shortnose Unicornfish
Purple Tang
Pajama Cardinalfish
Kole Tang
Half Black Angelfish
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Orange Shoulder Tang
Starry Dragonet
Seale’s Cardinalfish
Brown Tang
Blue Tang
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Herald’s Angelfish
Indian Ocean Mimic Tang
Lined Surgeonfish
Spotted Mandarin
Twospot Cardinalfish
Indian Ocean Sailfin Tang
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....