
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
Spanish Hogfish
Sixbar Wrasse
Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse
Pastel Green Wrasse
Redbarred Hawkfish
Atlantic Spadefish
Split-Level Hogfish
Lyretail Hogfish
Yellowtail Coris Wrasse
Spotfin Hogfish
Belted Wrasse
Blackeye Thicklip Wrasse
Bird Wrasse
Coral Hawkfish
Half Black Angelfish
Blackfin Hogfish
Blue-Spotted Wrasse
Clown Wrasse
Spotted Wrasse
Longnose Hawkfish
Dusky Wrasse
Swallowtail Hawkfish
Falco Hawkfish
Herald’s Angelfish
Diana’s Hogfish
Spotted Hawkfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their role in cleaning other fish by removing parasites. They have a slender body and a distinctive swimming pattern. Cleaner wrasses establish cleaning stations on the reef. Feeding They are primarily carnivores....