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
Starry Dragonet
Spotted Mandarin
Rectangle Triggerfish
Zebra Dartfish
Azure Damselfish
Barred Soapfish
Three-Spot Damselfish
Reticulated Damselfish
Spotted Hawkfish
Fiji Blue Devil Damselfish
Talbot’s Damselfish
Yellowtail Blue Damselfish
Queen Triggerfish
Saddleback Clownfish
Cinnamon Clownfish
Tomato Clownfish
Saddleback Clownfish or Fire Clownfish
Sergeant Major
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Mandarin Dragonet
Halfmoon Triggerfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Picasso Triggerfish
Longnose Filefish
Longnose Hawkfish
Flame Hawkfish
Helfrich’s Firefish
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...
Four-Stripe Damselfish
Whitetail Damselfish
Fingered Dragonet
Swallowtail Hawkfish
Redbarred Hawkfish
Coral Hawkfish
Falco Hawkfish
Green Chromis
Black Bar Chromis
Blue Chromis
Black-Axil Chromis
