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
Speckled Blue Grouper
Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Blue Hamlet
Bluelined Hind
Herald’s Angelfish
Ambon Puffer
Map Pufferfish
Orange Skunk Clownfish
Maldives Clownfish
Tobacco Basslet
Long-Spined Pufferfish
Queen Triggerfish
Lyretail Grouper
Picasso Triggerfish
Humpback Grouper
Coral Grouper
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Clown Triggerfish
Immaculate Pufferfish
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Clarkii Clownfish
Rectangle Triggerfish
Valentini Puffer
Starry Pufferfish
Halfmoon 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...
Pineapplefish
Peacock Grouper
Crowned Toby
Black-Spotted Pufferfish
Narrow-Lined Pufferfish
