Saltwater Fish

Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus)

Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus): Ultimate Care Guide

Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus), despite the name, is not a true blenny. A member of the Dragonet group, this fish originates in the Indo-Pacific from southern Japan to Fiji. A well-behaved tank member, this species is reef safe and prized for its nearly constant activity. Scooter Blenny will “scoot”–hence the name–around the deep live sand …

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Flame Angelfish (Centropyge Loricula)

Flame Angelfish (Centropyge Loricula): Ultimate Care Guide

Do you want a vividly colored, friendly fish to spice up your tank? Then look no further than the Flame Angelfish. Flame Angelfish are one of the most colorful fish you could possibly add to your tank! Their intense and vivid coloring makes them an extremely popular choice for beginning hobbyists and experienced aquarists alike. …

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Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus)

Mystery Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus ocellatus): Ultimate Care Guide

Mystery Wrasse, also known as Whitebarred Wrasse, is an uncommon and striking species for marine aquarium hobbyists. Found in coastal waters and coral reefs in the West to Central Pacific, this carnivorous fish lives close to its preferred food source: invertebrates. Mystery Wrasse Care In general, Mystery Wrasse aren’t difficult to care for, and they …

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Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus Strigosus)

Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus Strigosus): Ultimate Care Guide

Kole tangs are brown and blue fish with a yellow ring around their eyes that distinguishes them from other tangs. They are native to Hawaiian reefs and were once considered food for Hawaiian royalty. They are bristle-toothed tangs, and some of their common names include; spotted surgeonfish, Goldring surgeonfish, yellow-eyed tang, and many more. This …

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Orange Shoulder Tang (Acanthurus Olivaceus)

Orange Shoulder Tang (Acanthurus Olivaceus): Ultimate Care Guide

Native to Indo-Pacific waters, the Orange Shoulder Tang sports a bordered orange line above their pectoral fins when mature. Juveniles are bright yellow, without a hint of the orange “shoulder” markings or gray body color seen on adults. Young Orange Shoulder Tangs look so different from their adult versions that it is easy to mistake …

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Pygmy Angelfish (Centropyge Argi)

Pygmy Angelfish (Centropyge Argi): Ultimate Care Guide

Pygmy Angelfish definitely have a wow factor to them. Their blue and orange color is highly saturated, giving them a magnificent jewel-like appearance.  The blue can be anywhere on the color spectrum between brilliant sapphire and royal purple.  Pygmy Angelfish heads are orange, but can also be a bright yellow. Their eyes are ringed with …

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Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissimus)

Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissimus): Ultimate Care Guide

The Lemonpeel Angelfish can be a feisty and stunning addition to your salt water aquarium. One of the more aggressive dwarf angelfish, this species has a tendency to fight. Males will fight each other to the death. They will even attack other fish species, especially those they resemble. Not reef safe, the Lemonpeel Angelfish will …

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