
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
Spotted Hawkfish
Tomato Clownfish
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
Longnose Hawkfish
Pineapplefish
Half Black Angelfish
Clown Triggerfish
Barhead Spinefoot
Queen Triggerfish
Saddleback Clownfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Flame Hawkfish
Redbarred Hawkfish
Herald’s Angelfish
Rectangle Triggerfish
Saddleback Clownfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Twospot Soldierfish
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific region, often found in lagoons and seaward reefs. Recognized by its vibrant red or orange body, distinctive black tips on its dorsal fin, and large eyes. Nocturnal species, typically seeking shelter in caves or crevices during the...