
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.
Barhead Spinefoot
Reticulated Damselfish
Sergeant Major
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Rosenblatt’s Jawfish
Whitetail Damselfish
Black-Axil Chromis
Herald’s Angelfish
Azure Damselfish
Fiji Blue Devil Damselfish
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
Stark’s Tilefish
Green Chromis
Atlantic Spadefish
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Barred Soapfish
Talbot’s Damselfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Princess Parrotfish
Flashing Tilefish
Black Bar Chromis
Bicolor Parrotfish
Marine Betta
Three-Spot Damselfish
Yellowtail Blue Damselfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Goldspecs Jawfish
Overview Found in various marine environments worldwide. Known for their characteristic large mouths and burrowing behavior. They have elongated bodies and are often colorful. Jawfish are peaceful and have a distinctive behavior of building and inhabiting burrows....