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Most Beautiful types of SALTWATER ANGELFISH
Coral reefs are home to some amazing and brilliantly colored fish. Few types of saltwater fish species are as beautiful and diverse as the Saltwater Angelfish. 25 Most beautiful types of saltwater angelfish 1. Queen Angelfish: one of the most popular types of saltwater angelfish The Queen Angelfish, Holacanthus ciliaris, is one of the largest…
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Best reef safe angelfish (with caution)
Saltwater angelfish are some of the most beautiful, vibrant and active fish you can add to your aquarium. But not all angelfish are reef safe or appropriate for a mixed saltwater tank. Here is a list of the 13 best reef safe angelfish for a saltwater tank. There are two main groups of saltwater angelfish:…
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Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula) Care: 10 Helpful Tips
The flame angelfish (Centropyge loricula) is one of the most popular of the dwarf angelfish species. Spot one in a tank, and you’ll realize why they’re so popular. The fish get their name from the fiery red bodies, set off with an orange center – almost as if they possessed a fiery core. They also…
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Majestic Angelfish Care: Pomacanthus navarchus
Majestic angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus) earn their name with dramatic colors of yellow set off with a “girdle” of navy blue. They look stunning in any marine aquarium. And while they’re challenging to manage and keep happy, plenty of aquarists hunt them down as additions to their reef tanks. (Well, CERTAIN reef tanks, anyway) Table of…
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French Angelfish Care: Pomacanthus paru
French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) are a favorite with snorkelers and divers. Not only do they stand out in their natural reef environment, but they also have personalities that drive them to investigate any visitors. And that natural curiosity makes them every bit as enjoyable to house in a marine aquarium – provided you have the…
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Coral Beauty Angelfish: Centropyge bispinosus
Introduction to keeping the Coral Beauty Angelfish The Coral Beauty Angelfish is a very popular saltwater fish among all hobbyist aquarists, because of its beautiful colors and hardiness. Its colors may vary depending on where it was found in the wild, but common colorations include red, orange, or yellow bodies, with edges, fins, and tails of darker…
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Bicolor Angelfish: Centropyge bicolor
Bicolor Angelfish Guide Thinking about adding the Bicolor Angelfish to your mixed reef tank? You may want to think again. I had seen a beautiful specimen in a local fish store recently and set out to understand the husbandry needs to determine if it is a good addition to the tank. If you are thinking…
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Damselfish types
Damselfish are some of the most popular saltwater fish, because they are inexpensive, easy to care for, and hardy. But they can also be aggressive towards other fish in a community tank. Here are 21 Popular Damselfish Types listed alphabetically by common name: 1. Ambon Damselfish 8. Four Stripe Damselfish 15. Rolland’s Damselfish 2. Azure…
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Types of Wrasse
There are a lot of different types of wrasse available for the saltwater aquarium. This article will cover the 75 Best types of wrasse, including their scientific name, the maximum size they grow to as adults, in both inches and centimeters, the minimum tank size required to adequately care for them in gallons and liters,…
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What is needed for a saltwater fish tank?
Whether you have had a freshwater aquarium before or are entirely new to the aquarium hobby, this article will help you sort through all the options to determine what is needed for a saltwater fish tank? Creating and maintaining a thriving, beautiful saltwater fish tank takes time, patience, money, and the right gear, gadgets, and…
