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
Zebra Dartfish
Speckled Blue Grouper
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer
Rainford’s Goby
Wide-Banded Shrimp Goby
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...
Curious Wormfish
Pineapplefish
Half Black Angelfish
Compressed Toby
Map Pufferfish
Orange Skunk Clownfish
Maldives Clownfish
Spotted shrimp goby
The Golden Head Sleeper Goby
Sharknose Goby
Long-Spined Pufferfish
Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby
Wheeler’s Shrimp Goby
Lyretail Grouper
Helfrich’s Firefish
Neon Goby
Bluelined Hind
Herald’s Angelfish
Ambon Puffer
Immaculate Pufferfish
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Clarkii Clownfish
Diagonal Shrimp Goby
Twin-Spot Goby
Yellow Clown Goby
Yellow Watchman Goby
Starry Pufferfish
Steinitz’s Shrimp Goby
Diamond Goby
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...
Pink Speckled Shrimp Goby
Coral Grouper
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Black-Spotted Pufferfish
Narrow-Lined Pufferfish
Percula Clownfish
