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
Goby fish are generally hardy, peaceful, reef-safe saltwater aquarium fish that make model citizens in a community reef tank. Because of their diminutive adult size, fascinating substrate behaviors, and helpful utility roles—such as cleaning parasites or sifting sand—they are among the most popular marine species in the hobby. This ultimate guide provides a comprehensive, profile-by-profile … Read more
Every hobbyist loves finding unique, colorful, and interesting fish to add to their display tanks. But if you have your eye on one of these seven aggressive saltwater fish, you may be asking for problems. They’re beautiful to look at and add quirks to any aquarium, but they also have MEAN STREAKS that go straight … Read more
What is your favorite Saltwater Fish? This list will start with an overview of the most popular saltwater fishes and then dive deeper (pun intended) into a few recommendations to help you make a good choice for your reef tank. Remember, just because it is popular doesn’t make it a good choice. This is an … Read more
Boasting some of the most radiant color palettes found anywhere in the marine world, the Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) is a crown jewel for intermediate to advanced reef keepers. Also widely known as the Scalefin Anthias or Sea Goldie, these dynamic, fast-moving fish belong to the family Serranidae, making them—believe it or not—diminutive, colorful relatives … Read more