Category: Saltwater Fish
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Ribbon eel care guide
The Ribbon Eel is no doubt, one of the most gorgeous species of Moray Eels out there, don’t you agree? The striking blue and yellow coloration and unmistakable eel-shape attracts many fish lovers. But what does it take to care of them successfully? Let’s take a closer look at caring for the ribbon eel in…
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The Amazing Aiptasia Eating Filefish
Hopefully, you’ll agree that having the dreaded aiptasia anemone in your reef tank is a royal pain. In the event that you have this problem, a great solution and an interesting fish to add is the Aiptasia eating filefish, a unique species of saltwater fish that is visually interesting and can actually help you clean…
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Saltwater firefish goby: quick facts, care guide, diet and more
You will probably agree with me that the saltwater firefish goby, Nemateleotris magnifica, is a gorgeous saltwater fish, right? It is inexpensive, commonly available in the trade, and might be at your local fish store right now. If you’re thinking about adding one to your reef tank, check out the rest of this article to see…
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Orchid Dottyback Care Guide
The Orchid Dottyback is a brilliantly colored and very popular saltwater aquarium fish, often chosen because of the brilliant purple coloration, hardiness, and bold disposition. Let’s dive deeper into what it takes to care for the Orchid dottyback. Table of contents Quick care guide facts Scientific and common names What size does the orchid dottyback…
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Six Line Wrasse
The popular and (sometimes) pugnacious six line wrasse Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, commonly known as Six Line Wrasse or Six Stripe Wrasse, is one of the most popular saltwater fish you can find in stores and online. One look at them and it isn’t hard to see why they are so popular. This article will cover some…
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26 Best beginner saltwater fish (including 7 to avoid)
Let’s jump right into it. Here are 26 great beginner saltwater fish and 7 fish recommended by others or sometimes just so irresistible at local fish stores that you should avoid. Green chromis: A great beginner saltwater fish Peaceful, inexpensive, ubiquitous, easy to feed (which means eager to eat frozen foods, flakes or pellets (if…
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Foxface rabbitfish comprehensive care guide: (but are they reef safe?)
The Foxface rabbitfish is a bold (personality and color) saltwater fish with a peaceful, almost confident temperament. This species is easy to feed and care for and has a brilliant yellow, white, and black coloring that will liven up just about any tank. Let’s dive deeper into the Foxface rabbitfish’s world to learn more about…
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Marine betta fish: care, feeding, breeding guide
The Marine betta, or Comet, is a strikingly beautiful, peaceful, and shy animal that will add stopping power to any reef aquarium. Their iconic black and white camouflage pattern (many tiny white spots on a black background), large, lobe-shaped caudal fin, and prominent posterior (rear-facing) eyespot are the sources of the most interesting visual and behavioral…
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Pajama cardinalfish
The Pajama Cardinalfish is a small saltwater aquarium fish that is nearly perfect for almost any tank. Visitors may wonder if the colors and patterns are real. Beginners will appreciate how easy it is to take care of them. They will get along with just about any other fish (that won’t try to eat them)…
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What are your other hobbies?
One thing we all share in common here is our love for saltwater fish, corals, and other invertebrates–educating and having fun around that hobby is core to the mission of SaltwaterAquariumblog.com, but it certainly isn’t my only hobby. Which made me wonder–what else might we have in common? Are there other hobbies and interests we…
