Saltwater Fish Species
Browse our saltwater fish species profiles, each with care requirements, tank size, diet and reef compatibility.
A common rule of thumb for how many marine fish you can keep in an aquarium is to allow 1 inch of fish per gallon of water; however, this can vary depending on the specific fish species and their size, with reef tanks generally requiring even more space per fish due to their larger waste output and need for swimming room.
Rectangle Triggerfish
Yellowhead Jawfish
Overview Found in the western Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea. Known for their bright yellow head and elongated body. They have a large mouth and are often seen hovering near their burrows. Yellowhead jawfish are peaceful and have a distinctive behavior of...
Queen Angelfish
Watanabe’s Angelfish
Whitetail Pygmy Angelfish
Rusty Angelfish
Blue Throat Triggerfish
Halfmoon Triggerfish
Blackbelly Triggerfish
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish
Picasso Triggerfish
Koran Angelfish
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific region, commonly found around coral reefs and lagoon environments. Known for its vibrant blue-green body with distinctive semicircular patterns and intricate blue markings on the fins. Juveniles have bold blue, black, and white...
Gray Angelfish
Overview Native to the Western Atlantic, commonly found near coral reefs and rocky outcroppings in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Large angelfish with a dark gray body covered in lighter scale markings and a broad, crescent-shaped tail fin. Juveniles feature a...
Gulf Toadfish
Goldspecs Jawfish
Overview Found in various marine environments worldwide. Known for their characteristic large mouths and burrowing behavior. They have elongated bodies and are often colorful. Jawfish are peaceful and have a distinctive behavior of building and inhabiting burrows....
Rosenblatt’s Jawfish
King Angelfish
Swallowtail Angelfish
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific, found in deep reef slopes and lagoons. Recognized for its elegant silver body, dark fin markings, and forked tail. Sexually dimorphic, with males having distinct black patterns on their dorsal and anal fins. One of the few...
Lamarck’s Angelfish
Overview Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found in deep reef slopes and lagoons. Recognized for its elegant silver body with black horizontal stripes. A sexually dimorphic species, with females appearing more vibrant than males. Unlike many angelfish, it is...






























