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
Redcoat Squirrelfish
Yellowtail Coris Wrasse
Clown Wrasse
Spotted Hawkfish
Spanish Hogfish
Spotfin Hogfish
Spotted Wrasse
Sohal Tang
Whitecheek Tang
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Sixbar Wrasse
Belted Wrasse
Hawaiian Squirrelfish
Crown Squirrelfish
Longnose Hawkfish
Bicolor Cleaner Wrasse
Barred Hamlet
Native to the Western Pacific Ocean. Known for the elongated filaments on the dorsal fin of males, used in their flashing displays. Small and slender-bodied, with vibrant coloration that intensifies during courtship. Peaceful and active, preferring reef environments...
Blackeye Thicklip Wrasse
Dusky Wrasse
Checkerboard Wrasse
Pastel Green Wrasse
Bird Wrasse
Swallowtail Hawkfish
Pineapplefish
Redbarred Hawkfish
Coral Hawkfish
Falco Hawkfish
Harlequin Tuskfish
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Split-Level Hogfish
Blackfin Hogfish
Diana’s Hogfish
Axilspot Hogfish
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Blue-Spotted Wrasse
Mimic Tang
Orange Shoulder Tang
