
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
Vagabond Butterflyfish
Rainford’s Butterflyfish
Threadfin Butterflyfish
Starry Pufferfish
Crown Squirrelfish
Horned Bannerfish
Humpback Grouper
Copperband Butterflyfish
Latticed Butterflyfish
Lined Butterflyfish
Bluelined Hind
Herald’s Angelfish
Ambon Puffer
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Long-Spined Pufferfish
Teardrop Butterflyfish
Spotband Butterflyfish
Valentini Puffer
White-Spotted Pufferfish
Longnose Hawkfish
Pennant Bannerfish
Redbarred Hawkfish
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Fourspot Butterflyfish
Collare Butterflyfish
Coral Grouper
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Map Pufferfish
Porkfish
Spotted Hawkfish
Tinker’s Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer
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...