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.
Sargassum Triggerfish
Russell’s Lionfish
Zebra Lionfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Mombasa Lionfish
Helfrich’s Firefish
Herald’s Angelfish
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Clarkii Clownfish
Barhead Spinefoot
Antennata Lionfish
Dwarf Lionfish
Halfmoon Triggerfish
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Blue Gudgeon
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific region, frequently found over sand and rubble substrates near reefs. Distinctive slender body with a pale blue-green coloration and iridescent blue highlights along its sides. Known for peaceful and timid behavior, typically...
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...
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Percula Clownfish
Rectangle Triggerfish
Zebra Dartfish
Fu Manchu Lionfish
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
Picasso Triggerfish
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...
Bicolor Parrotfish
Clown Triggerfish
Ocellaris Clownfish
Red Lionfish
Scissortail Dartfish
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly inhabiting reef slopes, lagoons, and sandy rubble areas. Recognizable by its slender body, pale bluish-grey coloration, and distinct black fins. Peaceful and shy nature, often observed hovering in open water above reefs or...
Queen Triggerfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Princess Parrotfish
Radiata Lionfish
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...
Half Black Angelfish
Orange Skunk Clownfish
