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.
Barhead Spinefoot
Barred Soapfish
Talbot’s Damselfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Fathead Sunburst Anthias
Decorated Dartfish
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their elegant appearance with elongated dorsal fin rays and vibrant coloration, often including shades of purple, red, and white. They have a slender body and a peaceful demeanor. Decorated dartfish are often seen...
Black Bar Chromis
Half Black Angelfish
Orange Skunk Clownfish
Maldives Clownfish
Zebra Dartfish
Three-Spot Damselfish
Yellowtail Blue Damselfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Longnose Filefish
Four-Stripe Damselfish
Blue Chromis
Herald’s Angelfish
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Clarkii Clownfish
Azure Damselfish
Reticulated Damselfish
Sergeant Major
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Firefish Goby
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their striking appearance with elongated dorsal and caudal fin rays, and vibrant coloration, typically red, white, and yellow. They have a slender body and a peaceful demeanor. Magnificent dartfish are often seen...
Whitetail Damselfish
Black-Axil Chromis
Coral Beauty Angelfish
