
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.
Tobacco Basslet
Smith’s Fangblenny
Fourline Wrasse
Goldspot Blenny
Purple Tilefish
Marcos’ Wrasse
Singular Bannerfish
Red Sea bannerfish
Schooling Bannerfish
Pyramid Butterflyfish
Zigzag Wrasse
Tail-spot wrasse
Sixline Soapfish
Yellow Longnose Butterflyfish
Red Sea Mimic Blenny
Solar Fairy Wrasse
Redfin Fairy Wrasse
Saddleback Clownfish
Cinnamon Clownfish
Tomato Clownfish
Saddleback Clownfish
Peacock Wrasse
Lawnmower Blenny
Filamented Flasher Wrasse
Overview 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...