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
Long-Spined Pufferfish
Pearlscale Butterflyfish
Vagabond Butterflyfish
Teardrop Butterflyfish
Tinker’s Butterflyfish
Mirror Butterflyfish
Rainford’s Butterflyfish
Spotband Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Saddleback Butterflyfish
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Valentini Puffer
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer
Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby
Starry Pufferfish
White-Spotted Pufferfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Lyretail Grouper
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...
Horned Bannerfish
Pennant Bannerfish
Big Longnose Butterflyfish
Humpback Grouper
Copperband Butterflyfish
Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish
Golden Butterflyfish
Latticed Butterflyfish
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Merten’s Butterflyfish
Blackback Butterflyfish
Lined Butterflyfish
Collare Butterflyfish
Burgess’ Butterflyfish
Blacktail Butterflyfish
Bluelined Hind
Coral Grouper
Peacock Grouper
Half Black Angelfish
Herald’s Angelfish
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Crowned Toby
Compressed Toby
Ambon Puffer
Map Pufferfish
Narrow-Lined Pufferfish
