
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
Ward’s Sleeper Goby
The Golden Head Sleeper Goby
Twin-Spot Goby
Barhead Spinefoot
Ribbon Eel
Rectangle Triggerfish
Spotted Moray Eel
Sharknose Goby
Yellow Clown Goby
Yellow Watchman Goby
Queen Triggerfish
Seale’s Cardinalfish
Twospot Cardinalfish
Threadfin Cardinalfish
Rainford’s Goby
Wheeler’s Shrimp Goby
Steinitz’s Shrimp Goby
Randall’s Shrimp Goby
Wide-Banded Shrimp Goby
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Diamond Goby
Halfmoon Triggerfish
Blackray Shrimp Goby
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Pajama Cardinalfish
Foxface Rabbitfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Coral Rabbitfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Picasso Triggerfish
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...