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
Spotfin Hogfish
Belted Wrasse
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Longnose Filefish
Phantom Bannerfish
Dusky Wrasse
Humpback Grouper
Peacock Grouper
Split-Level Hogfish
Blue-Spotted Wrasse
Yellowtail Coris Wrasse
Spotted Wrasse
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
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...
Masked Bannerfish
Checkerboard Wrasse
Harlequin Tuskfish
Half Black Angelfish
Blackfin Hogfish
Clown Wrasse
Lyretail Grouper
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Hawaiian Squirrelfish
Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their role in cleaning other fish by removing parasites. They have a slender body and a distinctive swimming pattern. Cleaner wrasses establish cleaning stations on the reef. Feeding They are primarily carnivores....
Longfin Bannerfish
Pastel Green Wrasse
Bluelined Hind
Herald’s Angelfish
