
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
Twospot Cardinalfish
Pajama Cardinalfish
Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Longnose Hawkfish
Coral Hawkfish
Herald’s Angelfish
Orange-Lined Cardinalfish
Barhead Spinefoot
Threadfin Cardinalfish
Foxface Rabbitfish
Coral Rabbitfish
Flame Hawkfish
Falco Hawkfish
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Ochre-striped Cardinalfish
Spotted Hawkfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
One Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Swallowtail Hawkfish
Five-lined Cardinalfish
Marine Betta
Seale’s Cardinalfish
Orbiculate Cardinalfish
Magnificent 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...