Tag: Clownfish

  • 19 Best clownfish types

    19 Best clownfish types

    Clownfish were beloved saltwater aquarium fish even before Pixar immortalized Nemo on screen and have inspired many of us to create a tiny slice of the reef in our own fish tanks. This article is a guide to the different clownfish types to help you select there right one for your tank. There are several…

  • 5 Saltwater Aquarium Books Every Hobbyist Should Read

    5 Saltwater Aquarium Books Every Hobbyist Should Read

    Every hobbyist begins by seeking information. And while internet searches work well (thank you for visiting), it also helps to have saltwater aquarium books around that you can grab and reference whenever you find yourself with a problem. (For instance, in case a power outage happens and you CAN’T reach a certain helpful blog) Table…

  • Maroon Clownfish: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

    Maroon Clownfish: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

    The maroon clownfish (Amphiprion biaculeatus) is one of the most popular and iconic reef tank fish. They consistently rank in the top 20 saltwater fish species with their awesome maroon red coloration and the iconic white or gold stripes. A few “designer” varieties of this fish are also available from ORA Farms under the names…

  • Top 10 Bestselling Reef Aquarium Books for 2022

    Top 10 Bestselling Reef Aquarium Books for 2022

    Whenever you start working with a reef tank or saltwater aquarium, it’s handy to have references available. And if you’re looking for some of the top books to keep on your shelves – ready at a moment’s notice, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled the Saltwater Aquarium Blog’s top 10 bestselling reef aquarium…

  • Tomato clownfish

    Tomato clownfish

    The Tomato Clownfish is one of the most popular saltwater fish. The world loves a clown and every reef tank deserves one. But, since it is best to only keep one clownfish species in a tank, how should you decide if this is there right species for you? This guide covers what it takes to…

  • ORA Goldflake Clownfish

    ORA Goldflake Clownfish

    The latest innovation to come out of ORA Farms is here–and they are calling it The Goldflake Clownfish.   What is a Goldflake Clownfish? It is the offspring of a Gold-Striped Maroon Clownfish with a unique striping pattern that was specially selected because of its own individually unique and attractive striping pattern. Aquaculture facilities like ORA…

  • Clownfish Can Find Their Way Back to Their Reef Using Sense of Smell

    Clownfish Can Find Their Way Back to Their Reef Using Sense of Smell

    Clownfish can find their way back to their reef using their sense of smell After clownfish hatch from their eggs, they spend about 10-12 days floating freely in the ocean, as pelagic larvae.  After that time, they often return to the reefs close to shore, where they were born.  The mechanism through which the saltwater…