Search results for: “angelfish”
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Lyretail Anthias Care: Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) are some of the most attractive and active saltwater fish an aquarist can covet. They rarely cause problems with their management – earning bonus points. And their habits of swimming throughout the water column can even draw out shier species you might have in your aquarium. Table of Contents: Lyretail Anthias…
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Engineer Goby: The Awesome Cichlid of the Sea
The engineer goby is one of my absolutely favorite saltwater fish. I’ve kept them in my display tank for years. They’re one of the most inexpensive fish in the saltwater aquarium hobby, too. Most of the time, they cost below $10 for a small juvenile fish. And if you aren’t already convinced you should have…
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Fairy Wrasse Care: Cirrhilabrus spp.
Fairy wrasses (Cirrhilabrus spp.) sport some of the best color patterns in the saltwater fish kingdom. Throw in personalities MUCH bigger than their size, and aquarists trip over themselves to obtain these “Holy Grail” species. They’re not the most difficult wrasses to manage, either, making them cheery additions to reef tanks. Table of Contents: Fairy…
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Dogface Puffer Fish Care Guide
The most polarizing saltwater fish in the aquarium hobby has to be the dogface puffer fish. You either think they’re awesome to look at or awful to behold; there doesn’t seem to be an in-between. The one thing we CAN all agree on is that it has an unfortunate name (which may be why they…
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7 Great Reasons to Keep the Melanurus Wrasse
Are you looking for a great saltwater fish to add to your saltwater tank? Ask your local fish store to order you a male Melanurus wrasse – quite possibly the best-kept secret in the saltwater aquarium hobby. And if you’re in any doubt, there are seven top reasons as to why you’ll want to make…
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Leopard Wrasse Care: Macropharyngodon spp.
Leopard wrasses (Macropharyngodon spp.) make colorful and active additions to any reef tank. They’re also helpful for anyone struggling to protect their Tridacna clams from troublesome pests. But all of those positives come with STEEP care needs. And unless you have plenty of experience under your belt, you’re probably better off admiring these beauties from…
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Dwarf Lionfish Care Guide: Dendrochirus spp.
Dwarf lionfish (or is it lionfishes?) are popular and intriguing saltwater fish because of their remarkable coloration and shape. But they also add interest because of the graceful yet venomous danger held in their iconic, flowing fins. The most popular species in this genus are Dendrochirus biocellatus (Fu Manchu or two spot), D. brachypterous (dwarf…
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7 Sly Examples of Mimicry in Saltwater Fish
Let’s face it, it’s a fish-eat-fish world out there. Carving out a niche and surviving is a full-time job. One of my favorite survival strategies among animals is mimicry–and we’re fortunate to have several great examples of mimicry in saltwater fish. 7 Stealthy Cases of Saltwater Mimicry If you want to jump right into things,…
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Zoanthid Coral Care Guide
Zoanthid corals, affectionately called zoas by aquarium hobbyists in online forums (I guess because “zoanthid corals” is too long to type), are a trendy type of coral kept in reef tanks. Why? Because they are relatively easy to grow, maintain, frag, AND they are available in amazing, brilliant, fluorescent colors. They are hardy and will grow…
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5 Best Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Beginners
What makes fish species great saltwater aquarium fish for beginners? These are all tropical fish, meaning they come from tropical waters (generally with a temperature around 78-80F/25.5-26.6C). But – to be clear – these fish will NOT survive in a freshwater aquarium. You have to keep them in a marine tank. If you are thinking…
