
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.
Sailfin Tang
Azure Damselfish
Reticulated Damselfish
Queen Triggerfish
Sohal Tang
Brown Tang
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Picasso Triggerfish
Banded Pipefish
Messmate Pipefish
Blue Chromis
Herald’s Angelfish
Orange-Lined Cardinalfish
Mimic Tang
Powder Brown Surgeonfish
Yellow Tang
Shortnose Unicornfish
Fiji Blue Devil Damselfish
Seale’s Cardinalfish
Whitecheek Tang
Indian Ocean Sailfin Tang
Pajama Cardinalfish
Blue Tang
Four-Stripe Damselfish
Pineapplefish
Black-Axil Chromis
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Orange Shoulder Tang
Atlantic Blue Tang
Sargassum Triggerfish
Barred Soapfish
Talbot’s Damselfish
Twospot Cardinalfish
Sergeant Major
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Goldspecs Jawfish
Overview Found in various marine environments worldwide. Known for their characteristic large mouths and burrowing behavior. They have elongated bodies and are often colorful. Jawfish are peaceful and have a distinctive behavior of building and inhabiting burrows....