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 of Contents: … Read more
In the vast world of marine aquarium keeping, few fish command as much adoration, collector obsession, and pure visual awe as the Fairy Wrasses belonging to the genus Cirrhilabrus. Sporting an almost psychedelic array of metallic neon color patterns, intricate lines, and structural fin extensions, these dynamic, open-water cruisers showcase personalities that far outshine their … Read more
What’s the best part of setting up a saltwater aquarium? Picking our you fish! And while you have the entire ocean (okay, not the ENTIRE ocean) to choose from, some fish make better starter fish than others. Because if you’ve never managed a marine tank before, you could find yourself struggling to meet the demands of … Read more
Squirrelfish (Family Holocentridae) get their name from their enormous, shiny black eyes. A nocturnal group, those round eyes come in handy when searching for food in low-light levels. And they happen to make them a charming addition to most reef aquariums. But – like the furry mammal they’re named for – squirrelfish come with some … Read more
Panther groupers (Cromileptes altivelis) lure in plenty of aquarists. They look stunning in their dalmatian coats of white and black. And when fish stores stock them, they seem harmless enough. Of course, no one mentions those spotted groupers are juveniles. If you haven’t done your homework, you quickly find yourself struggling to keep up as … Read more