
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
Tobacco Basslet
Spotted Hawkfish
Threadfin Cardinalfish
Saddleback Clownfish
Halfmoon Triggerfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Longnose Hawkfish
Swallowtail Hawkfish
Falco Hawkfish
Peacock Grouper
Orange-Lined Cardinalfish
Starry Dragonet
Rectangle Triggerfish
Queen Triggerfish
Saddleback Clownfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Magnificent Rabbitfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Flame Hawkfish
Humpback Grouper
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Marine Betta
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Spotted Mandarin
White-streaked Grouper
Seale’s Cardinalfish
Cinnamon Clownfish
Lyretail Grouper
Pajama Cardinalfish
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Picasso Triggerfish
Blue Hamlet
Redbarred Hawkfish
Bluelined Hind
Lyretail Hogfish
Barhead Spinefoot
Speckled Blue Grouper
Twospot Cardinalfish
Tomato Clownfish
Mandarin Dragonet
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
Banggai Cardinalfish
Overview Endemic to the Banggai Islands of Indonesia, typically inhabiting shallow reefs and seagrass beds. Recognizable for its distinctive silver body, bold black vertical stripes, and white spots. Calm and peaceful nature, making it suitable for community reef...