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
Teardrop Butterflyfish
Spotband Butterflyfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Crown Squirrelfish
Pennant Bannerfish
Pacific Double-Saddle Butterflyfish
Merten’s Butterflyfish
Burgess’ Butterflyfish
Coral Grouper
Redcoat Squirrelfish
Tinker’s Butterflyfish
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Lyretail Grouper
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Longnose Filefish
Big Longnose Butterflyfish
Golden Butterflyfish
Blackback Butterflyfish
Blacktail Butterflyfish
Peacock Grouper
Pearlscale Butterflyfish
Mirror Butterflyfish
Saddleback Butterflyfish
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
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...
Humpback Grouper
Latticed Butterflyfish
Lined Butterflyfish
