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
Yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) is one of the most common saltwater fish due to its striking color, fantastic shape, bold personality, and relative ease of care. They can add a pop of vibrant yellow and “frenzied reef fish” motion we all love to even an already bright reef tank. But before we dive into the … Read more
Boasting a visual profile that instantly commands attention, the Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula) stands out as one of the most mesmerizing, vibrant, and highly sought-after species in the dwarf angelfish group. The second you spot an adult specimen flashing through an aquarium, its naming convention becomes obvious. Featuring a brilliant, neon-fiery red body blending seamlessly … Read more
There are actually three different, popular saltwater fish species that share the common name, blue tang. The Powder blue tang, the Atlantic blue tang are beautiful fish, but the most famous and popular of the three is the Royal blue tang, Paracanthus hepatus, made popular by the Pixar movies Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Truth … Read more
The Ricordea, or flower mushroom corals, are popular choices among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts due to their ease of keeping and those amazing colorations. Once you’ve set your eyes on these corallimorphs (don’t worry, we’ll get around to defining that word in a minute), you’ll jump headfirst into wanting to have one (or three) around in … Read more