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Orange Face Butterflyfish
General information The Orange Face Butterflyfish (Chaetodon larvatus) is a small, brightly colored fish that can grow up to 6 inches in length. They have a distinctive orange face with a black band that runs through the eye. The body is mostly white with black stripes and a yellow tail. They are a peaceful species…
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Shepards Pygmy Angelfish
General information Reaching just over 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) in length, the Shepards Pygmy Angelfish Centropyge shepardi have a beautiful colorations ranging from apricot to an orangish red. Its head and body have an apricot to an almost red coloration, and darkening toward the dorsal fin area. This species is a relatively peaceful and hardy fish that make…
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Yellowtail Wrasse
General information This fish species is found widely distributed in tropical waters. Primarily it is found in the Pacific waters and those of the Indian ocean. It is not considered an endangered species as there have been no signs in the past to show that the species numbers have been on the decline. It is…
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Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse
Cautions Wrasse are considered jumpers make sure your aquarium has a tight-fitting canopy or screen cover to prevent the Wrasse from jumping out of your aquarium. Wrasse have been known to jump through the smallest of holes in a canopy. Wrasses prefer to have a 2″ (5cm) sandbed to allow them to burrow into the sand to sleep…
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Redspotted Blenny
General information The Redspotted Blenny, also known as the Golden Spot Blenny, is a small, colorful fish that is popular among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts. It is typically found in rocky areas with plenty of crevices and hiding places, and is native to the western Pacific Ocean. This species can grow up to 4 inches (10…
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Blebarred Ribbon Goby
General information The Blue Barred Ribbon Goby (Oxymetopon cyanoctenosum) is a small, colorful species of fish that belongs to the family Gobiidae. It can grow up to 7.5 cm in length and has a distinctive blue and white striped pattern on its body. It is a peaceful species that can be kept in a community…
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