Category: Saltwater Fish

  • Mandarin Goby, Synchiropus splendidus, in the Reef Aquarium

    Mandarin Goby, Synchiropus splendidus, in the Reef Aquarium

    The mandarin goby is arguably one of the most beautiful reef fish you will ever see. Let’s dive a bit deeper into some of the most common questions about keeping this amazing saltwater aquarium fish. Quick facts How long do mandarin gobies live? Are mandarin gobies hard to keep? What does a mandarin goby eat? Are…

  • Pipefish care guide

    Pipefish care guide

    Pipefish are adorable and popular saltwater aquarium fish. Caring for them in a home aquarium can be extremely challenging, but expert aquarists report great success caring for them in a home aquarium. Let’s review some of the most important aspects of caring for them in a saltwater tank. Pipefish care guide table of contents You…

  • Yellow Coris Wrasse Care: Halichoeres chrysus

    Yellow Coris Wrasse Care: Halichoeres chrysus

    Yellow Coris Wrasses (Halichoeres chrysus) will not only add a vibrant pop of yellow to saltwater aquariums, they perform helpful pest control. It’s one of the most attractive services aquarists get drawn to with these little wrasses. But they present a few management challenges, and if you get your identification wrong? You could find yourself…

  • Blue-Spotted Jawfish Care: Opistognathus rosenblatti

    Blue-Spotted Jawfish Care: Opistognathus rosenblatti

    Blue-Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti) are curious members of the jawfish community. Their unique coloration makes them appealing to aquarists, as does the jawfish burrowing behavior. However, these vibrant little fish aren’t for just anyone. If you’re not prepared to handle their particular care needs, they may need to remain a “pipe dream.” Table of Contents:…

  • Yellowtail damselfish care guide

    Yellowtail damselfish care guide

    The Yellowtail Damselfish is one of the 20 most popular saltwater fish. They are extremely hardy, gorgeous, inexpensive, and available in aquarium shops everywhere. But while they are suitable for beginners, they are not always recommended for beginners. Let’s dive a little bit deeper into what makes this species both perfect for beginners AND a…

  • Longnose Hawkfish Care: Oxycirrhites typus

    Longnose Hawkfish Care: Oxycirrhites typus

    Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) make the perfect addition to any marine tank with their unique method of perching and bright colors. They’re intelligent fish with bundles of energy and lots of personality – provided you have plenty of room. Because while these saltwater hunters may not reach impressive lengths, they DO perform incredible acrobatics. Table…

  • Sailfin Tang Care: Zebrasoma veliferum

    Sailfin Tang Care: Zebrasoma veliferum

    Sailfin Tangs (Zebrasoma veliferum) combine beauty, personality, and size into the perfect reef tank addition. They aren’t quite as aggressive as other members in the tang family, though they WILL establish their territories. Best of all, they’re a little easier to track down, and they WON’T break your piggy bank if you’ve lost your heart…

  • Tailspot blenny: reef safe care guide

    Tailspot blenny: reef safe care guide

    Looking to learn more about a hardy, inexpensive smaller fish that gets along well with other reef fish and packs a ton of personality? Then you’re in the right place…I mean…spot. Whether you have a giant reef tank or a nano aquarium, you should seriously consider the Tailspot blenny. Table of contents If you are…

  • A list of the 20 most popular Saltwater Fish

    A list of the 20 most popular Saltwater Fish

    What is your favorite Saltwater Fish? This list will start with an overview of the most popular saltwater fishes and then dive deeper (pun intended) into a few recommendations to help you make a good choice for your reef tank. Remember, just because it is popular doesn’t make it a good choice. This is an…

  • Ocellaris Clownfish Care: Size, lifespan, cost & compatibility

    Ocellaris Clownfish Care: Size, lifespan, cost & compatibility

    Amphiprion ocellaris, also known as the Ocellaris Clownfish, has become one of the most well-known and most popular saltwater aquarium fish species. These waddling and adorable striped fish have been legendary, for years, and their prominent role in movies like Finding Nemo and Finding Dory have all but cemented their place in the Saltwater Fish…