
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.
Ward’s Sleeper Goby
Violet Soldierfish
Saddleback Clownfish
Rainford’s Goby
Wide-Banded Shrimp Goby
Decorated Goby
Marine Betta
Ocellaris Clownfish
Periophthalma Shrimp Goby
The Golden Head Sleeper Goby
Sharknose Goby
Cinnamon Clownfish
Wheeler’s Shrimp Goby
Diamond Goby
Curious Wormfish
Orange Skunk Clownfish
Maldives Clownfish
Spotted shrimp goby
Twin-Spot Goby
Yellow Clown Goby
Tomato Clownfish
Steinitz’s Shrimp Goby
Blackray Shrimp Goby
Neon Goby
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Clarkii Clownfish
Diagonal Shrimp Goby
Tobacco Basslet
Yellow Watchman Goby
Saddleback Clownfish
Randall’s Shrimp Goby
Twospot Soldierfish
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific region, often found in lagoons and seaward reefs. Recognized by its vibrant red or orange body, distinctive black tips on its dorsal fin, and large eyes. Nocturnal species, typically seeking shelter in caves or crevices during the...