
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.
Yellowtail Coris Wrasse
Striated Frogfish
Sohal Tang
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
Blackeye Thicklip Wrasse
Bird Wrasse
Diana’s Hogfish
Orange Shoulder Tang
Clown Wrasse
Warty Frogfish
Whitecheek Tang
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse
Dusky Wrasse
Harlequin Tuskfish
Axilspot Hogfish
Lined Surgeonfish
Spanish Hogfish
Scarlet Frogfish
Sixbar Wrasse
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Barred Hamlet
Native to the Western Pacific Ocean. Known for the elongated filaments on the dorsal fin of males, used in their flashing displays. Small and slender-bodied, with vibrant coloration that intensifies during courtship. Peaceful and active, preferring reef environments...