
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
Teardrop Butterflyfish
Spotband Butterflyfish
Valentini Puffer
White-Spotted Pufferfish
Horned Bannerfish
Longfin Bannerfish
Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish
Merten’s Butterflyfish
Burgess’ Butterflyfish
Coral Grouper
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Map Pufferfish
Long-Spined Pufferfish
Tinker’s Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Phantom Bannerfish
Big Longnose Butterflyfish
Golden Butterflyfish
Blackback Butterflyfish
Blacktail Butterflyfish
Peacock Grouper
Crowned Toby
Narrow-Lined Pufferfish
Pearlscale Butterflyfish
Mirror Butterflyfish
Saddleback Butterflyfish
Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby
Lyretail Grouper
Masked Bannerfish
Humpback Grouper
Latticed Butterflyfish
Lined Butterflyfish
Atlantic Spadefish
Half Black Angelfish
Compressed Toby
Masked Pufferfish
Vagabond Butterflyfish
Rainford’s Butterflyfish
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Starry Pufferfish
Bicolor Anthias
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly inhabiting coral reefs and reef slopes. Known for its vibrant coloration with males showcasing a striking mix of pink and orange, while females exhibit a softer yellowish-orange color. A schooling species, prized for its...