General information The Multicolored Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse the male has a bright yellow and red body with blue, brown, and white ornamentation. The females generally do not have quite as bold markings as the males. When courting, the male will display an increased color intensity. An aquarium, either fish-only or reef, with a shaded area,…
General information The Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse originates from the waters ranging from southern Japan to Indonesia and occurs in small groups on the reef. The Pink Margin Fairy Wrasse is a very colorful fish displaying a multitude of colors including the red margin on both the tail and dorsal fin. The male of this…
General information Halichoeres chrysotaenia, while appearing similar to Halichoeres melanurus, can be differentiated by its spotted caudal fin, whereas H. melanuras has lines on its caudal fin that form a single black spot when compressed. An aquarium with a tight-fitting lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under if frightened, and other peaceful wrasses,…
General information The Red-Lined Wrasse makes the perfect addition to a reef aquarium. Juvenile Halichoeres biocellatus and sub-adults are easily identifiable by a pair of ocelli on the dorsal fin which disappears with growth. In the home aquarium, try to replicate seaward reefs of mixed coral and reef rock with sand patches. The Red-Lined Wrasse…
General information The Pictilis Anthias, also known as the Painted Anthias, is a small, brightly colored fish that is found in the Western Pacific Ocean. It typically grows to a length of about 3 inches (7.5 cm) and has a relatively slender body with a pointed snout. Males are more colorful than females and have…
General information The Spotband Butterflyfish is a small-sized saltwater fish that can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length. This species is known for its distinct black spot on the dorsal fin and vertical yellowish-orange stripes across its body. It's a peaceful and active fish that requires a minimum tank size of 50…
General information The Caramel Ocellaris is a luscious color variant of the Black Ocellaris. The majority of Caramels turn all the way black as they reach maturity but some don’t. Caramels aren’t exactly brown they look more like regular orange A. ocellaris with an overlay of fine black mesh
General information The young Cloudy Damsel often lives in a communal relationship with anemones. As they mature, however, they will abandon the anemone and shifts to corals. We suggest keeping a few live rocks and caves or a coral of their own, or it might end up in fighting with other damselfish species for its…
General information These small fish have a slender body that allows them to jet in and out of rockwork at a fast pace. In nature, they will stay in their hole waiting for passing food. They are perfect for reef tanks and accept most fish foods. Only one should be kept per tank. Dottybacks are…
General information The Sand Flounder is a large-mouthed fish, and is narrow at the base and widens towards the tip, each stimulating a detached segment of the anal fin. It grows a maximum up to 18 inches and is considered shoal-water fish. The Sand Flounder looks lovely when it raises its eyes over its body…