
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
White-streaked Grouper
Fu Manchu Lionfish
Lyretail Grouper
Radiata Lionfish
Banded Pipefish
Atlantic Spadefish
Peacock Grouper
Marine Betta
Red Lionfish
Speckled Blue Grouper
Seale’s Cardinalfish
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Mombasa Lionfish
Humpback Grouper
Bluelined Hind
Half Black Angelfish
Orange-Lined Cardinalfish
Russell’s Lionfish
Zebra Lionfish
Twospot Cardinalfish
Pajama Cardinalfish
Banggai Cardinalfish
Overview Endemic to the Banggai Islands of Indonesia, typically inhabiting shallow reefs and seagrass beds. Recognizable for its distinctive silver body, bold black vertical stripes, and white spots. Calm and peaceful nature, making it suitable for community reef...