
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.
Redcoat Squirrelfish
Tinker’s Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Hawaiian Squirrelfish
Flashing Tilefish
Pennant Bannerfish
Pineapplefish
Latticed Butterflyfish
Lined Butterflyfish
Atlantic Spadefish
Half Black Angelfish
Pearlscale Butterflyfish
Mirror Butterflyfish
Saddleback Butterflyfish
Crown Squirrelfish
Horned Bannerfish
Longfin Bannerfish
Copperband Butterflyfish
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Collare Butterflyfish
Bluelined Hind
Herald’s Angelfish
Vagabond Butterflyfish
Rainford’s Butterflyfish
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Longnose Filefish
Phantom Bannerfish
Big Longnose Butterflyfish
Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish
Merten’s Butterflyfish
Burgess’ Butterflyfish
Coral Grouper
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Teardrop Butterflyfish
Spotband Butterflyfish
Lyretail Grouper
Darkfin Soldierfish
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their reddish coloration and deep body shape, typical of soldierfish. They have large eyes, adapted for nocturnal activity. Shadowfin soldierfish are often found in caves or under ledges. Feeding They are nocturnal...