Tag: peaceful
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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…
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Copperband butterflyfish: Is it reef safe or not?
The Copperband butterflyfish is a beautiful and iconic saltwater aquarium fish species: The long nose, honed by evolution for picking meals from tiny crevices in the live rock The alternating black-lined goldfish yellow copper-colored bands and white coloration pattern. The false eyespot on the rear part of the dorsal fin and the relatively tall, slender build…
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Neon Goby, Elacatinus oceanops, easy breeder or challenging
The Neon gobies are some of my absolute favorite saltwater fish of all time. They are small, with over-sized personalities, aquacultured and inexpensive, but not ubiquitous. Quick facts about the Neon gobies There are actually several different species of neon goby: Elacatinus oceanops, the Neon goby Elacatinus figaro, the Yellowline goby Elacatinus evelynae, the Sharknose goby…
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Diamond Goby Care
The Diamond Goby is a peaceful reef fish that will liven up your tank with a subtle burst of color (spots) and personality. They are a reasonably hardy species of fish that should be easy for beginners or advanced hobbyists to care for–and watching them dig through and sift the sand like a prospector is…
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Bluestreak cleaner wrasse: care guide, quick facts
The Bluestreak cleaner wrasse is a tropical fish with beautiful, distinct markings and the adaptation that it makes a living on the reef or in a saltwater aquarium by eating the dead scales and parasites off the outside of the other fish in your tank. Some of my favorite underwater images are of a fearless…
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Midas blenny: Ecsenius midas
The Midas blenny, Ecsenius midas, is great beginner fish for a medium-sized aquarium or larger (about 20-30 gallons, or larger) who are looking to add a little Golden touch to their tanks. Let’s dive in to see what it takes to properly care for this gorgeous, golden fish in a saltwater aquarium Table of contents Please…
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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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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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Purple firefish: Nemmateleotris decora
Purple Firefish Guide The Nemmateleotris decora, commonly known as Purple Firefish, Purple Dartfish, Flame Firefish, Decorated Dartfish, Fire Goby or Decorated Firefish, the Indo-west-Pacific Ocean area in 1973. Its natural coloration is white to various degrees of yellow shades, with deep purple hues beginning at the head and ending in various maroon shades at the…
