The Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa) is a true staple of the marine aquarium hobby. Known for its spectacular colors, hardiness, active foraging behavior, and typically moderate price tag, this iconic dwarf angelfish is a strong choice for the saltwater aquarium. While it remains one of the most resilient and accessible members of the genus … Read more
The green chromis (Chromis viridis) or blue-green chromis is one of the most popular fish species in the aquarium trade. They rank at the top courtesy of affordable prices, superb coloration, boldness and energy, and shoaling behaving, allowing them to get purchased in large numbers to create a schooling effect in the tank. They belong … 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
What makes fish species great saltwater aquarium fish for beginners? These are all tropical fish, meaning they come from tropical waters (generally with a temperature around 78-80F/25.5-26.6C). But – to be clear – these fish will NOT survive in a freshwater aquarium. You have to keep them in a marine tank. If you are thinking … Read more