
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.
Tobacco Basslet
Schooling Bannerfish
White-streaked Grouper
Teardrop Butterflyfish
Spotband Butterflyfish
Lyretail Grouper
Longnose Filefish
Royal Gramma
Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Merten’s Butterflyfish
Orangeface Butterflyfish
Four-Eyed Butterflyfish
Blacktail Butterflyfish
Peacock Grouper
Marine Betta
Percula Clownfish
Saddled Basslet
Pyramid Butterflyfish
Speckled Blue Grouper
Tinker’s Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Harlequin Bass
Horned Bannerfish
Big Longnose Butterflyfish
Melon Butterflyfish
Ornate Butterflyfish
Blackback Butterflyfish
Klein’s Butterflyfish
Burgess’ Butterflyfish
Atlantic Spadefish
Half Black Angelfish
Lyretail Hogfish
Ocellaris Clownfish
Singular Bannerfish
Brazilian Basslet
Pearlscale Butterflyfish
Mirror Butterflyfish
Saddleback Butterflyfish
Lantern Bass
Pennant Bannerfish
Humpback Grouper
Golden Butterflyfish
Eightband Butterflyfish
Oval Butterflyfish
Saddleback Butterflyfish
Bennett’s Butterflyfish
Bluelined Hind
Herald’s Angelfish
Orange Skunk Clownfish
Maldives Clownfish
Red Sea bannerfish
Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish
Vagabond Butterflyfish
Rainford’s Butterflyfish
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Maroon Clownfish
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly inhabiting coral reefs and lagoon areas. Recognizable by its deep maroon coloration with distinctive white or yellowish vertical bands. Known for bold personality, territorial nature, and striking appearance. Popular among...