Sohal Tang Care Summary Sohal Tangs’ colorations and pattern work make them tempting additions to a saltwater fish tank. However, they have a reputation for being mean, aggressive fish that dominate an aquarium. They grow to about 1 foot 4…
Convict Tang Care Summary Convict Tangs have a coloration that is not exceptionally common. They are predominately white, with vertical black stripes spread throughout its body. They grow to about 8 inches at their maximum and do best in aquariums…
Clown Tang Care Summary Clown Tangs are beautiful saltwater fish that can catch the attention of anyone looking for a centerpiece fish. Unfortunately, many people steer away from them because of their aggressive temperament and water parameter needs. They’re, in…
Powder Blue Tang Care Summary The Powder Blue Tang is a gorgeous marine fish with a light blue body, dark blue face, and yellow dorsal fin. This species grows to about 9 inches and will require at least a 125…
Purple Tang Care Summary If you love the shape of the Yellow Tang, but are looking for a more unique coloration, look no further than the Purple Tang. This fish grows to about 10 inches and has a vibrant purple…
The Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) is a very small but incredibly personable species of Blenny. This species is predominately brown/orange, with an eye-catching black dot just before their tail.
The Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is a very popular fish found in the saltwater fish-keeping hobby. The popularity of this fish grew exponentially due to the movie Finding Nemo. The movie was heartwarming, but it caused devastating damage to Ocellaris Clownfish populations in the wild. Luckily, this species of Clownfish is fairly easy to breed in an aquarium. The ease of breeding opened the door to selective breeding for unique traits, colors, and morphs of Ocellaris Clownfish. Captive breeding also helped put less of a strain on wild populations.
The Lawnmower Blenny (Salarias fasciatus) is a fish commonly known in the saltwater aquarium side of fish keeping. This Blenny is also known as the Algae Blenny. It gets these names because of its excellent skills at keeping algae away. However, if your aquarium is infested with hair algae, you will likely need to do work and manually remove it. The Lawnmower Blenny will help keep it down from there.
Banggai Cardinals, also known as the Kaudern's Cardinalfish, are fairly common saltwater fish with a unique body shape and color pattern. These fish have become a little harder to find. You'll likely find tank-bred specimens compared to their wild-caught counterparts. Since the time of this writing, the Banggai Cardinal has become endangered in the wild. Luckily, they breed fairly easily in a saltwater fish tank. They grow to be around 3 inches and should be kept alone or in pairs when kept in smaller aquariums. This guide will go into detail about the needs of this fish, including their aquarium requirements, reef compatibility, diet, and more.
The Blue Spot Jawfish is an incredibly gorgeous fish with a yellow/orange/black body with vibrant blue spots seen throughout. This amazing fish spends most of its time digging burrows and perfecting its home. Growing to be about 3.5 inches in length, the Blue Spot Jawfish requires a deep sand bed to keep it comfortable. Also, having a lot of sifting space will help keep this fish satisfied.
Snowflake Eels (Echidna nebulosa) otherwise known as Starry Moray or Snowflake Moray Eels, are interesting animals that are sometimes kept in aquariums. This species is commonly found in predatory tanks but is occasionally added into reef tanks! Snowflake Eels have beautiful black, yellow, and white patternwork through their bodies. They can be great additions to a saltwater fish tank, but they're not for every kind of marine aquarium. Snowflake Eels are fairly easy to care for. They are very hardy and an excellent introductory eel for new hobbyists. They are considered semi-aggressive and are nocturnal predators usually hunting and ambushing crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs.
Yellow Watchman Gobies, also known as the Yellow Shrimp Goby, are relatively easy to keep and peaceful fish often kept in saltwater aquariums. Their vibrant yellow coloration and light speckles make them fascinating fish to keep in fish tanks. The biggest charm to this species is its sandsifting behavior. They love to sift through sand and create burrows along rockwork.
Orchid Dottybacks (Pseudochromis fridmani) are beautiful vibrant purple/lavender fish kept in saltwater aquariums. Their long and slender bodies allow them to wiggle in and out of live rock which they treat as their home.
Fish Information Aquarist Experiences The Bicolor Dottyback (Pictichromis paccagnellae) is a beautiful saltwater fish that is split into two colors, purple and yellow. The vibrant coloration of this dottyback species makes it an appealing candidate for an aquarium. Avoid misidentifying…
Fish Information Aquarist Experiences Neon Dottybacks (Pseudochromis aldabraensis) are gorgeous saltwater fish with orange, yellow, blue, and black colorations on its body. Their vibrant colors make them an excellent addition to a saltwater fish tank. They spend much of their…
Fish Information Aquarist Experiences The Purple Dottyback (Pseudochromis porphyreus) often called the Magenta Dottyback, or Purple Pseudochromis is a beautiful purple/magenta fish that can be kept in a saltwater aquarium. This vibrant fish will often be seen floating very close…
Fish Information Aquarist Experiences The Black Clown Goby (Gobiodon strangulatus) as the name suggest, is an all black saltwater fish. It is generally a peaceful fish that spends its time perched on rocks, coral, glass, or equipment in the aquarium.…
Fish Information Aquarist Experiences Bicolor Blennies (Ecsenius bicolor) are small rock-dwelling saltwater fish that spend most of their day perching on rocks, grazing on algae, sitting in crevices, or hovering around their territory. These behaviors make them exciting fish to…
Wheeler’s Shrimp Gobies (Amblyeleotris wheeleri) are beautiful saltwater fish with red, yellow, and white vertical stripes throughout their bodies. They are also covered in small blue dots throughout. Wheeler’s Gobies have a similar shape to Yellow Watchman Gobies but have…
Feeding gobies and jawfish can be a challenge. They stay very low in aquariums and tend to get outcompeted for food because of their skittish personalities. If they are reluctant, there are a handful of tricks to entice both types…
