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
Antennata Lionfish
Yellowtail Coris Wrasse
Spotted Wrasse
Hawaiian Squirrelfish
Longnose Filefish
Blackeye Thicklip Wrasse
Bird Wrasse
Herald’s Angelfish
Diana’s Hogfish
Redcoat Squirrelfish
Zebra Lionfish
Clown Wrasse
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Crown Squirrelfish
Darkfin Soldierfish
Overview Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Known for their reddish coloration and deep body shape, typical of soldierfish. They have large eyes, adapted for nocturnal activity. Shadowfin soldierfish are often found in caves or under ledges. Feeding They are nocturnal...
Dusky Wrasse
Fingered Dragonet
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Axilspot Hogfish
Red Lionfish
Dwarf Lionfish
Spanish Hogfish
Sixbar Wrasse
Radiata Lionfish
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....
Checkerboard Wrasse
Harlequin Tuskfish
Split-Level Hogfish
