
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.
Sargassum Triggerfish
White-streaked Grouper
Twospot Cardinalfish
Halfmoon Triggerfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Blue Hamlet
Bluelined Hind
Herald’s Angelfish
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Barhead Spinefoot
Speckled Blue Grouper
Threadfin Cardinalfish
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Humpback Grouper
Coral Grouper
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Tobacco Basslet
Queen Triggerfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Pajama Cardinalfish
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Picasso Triggerfish
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Peacock Grouper
Clown Triggerfish
Rectangle Triggerfish
Seale’s Cardinalfish
Lyretail Grouper
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
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...