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Yellow Tang
General information Though most common to the reefs of Hawaii, the Yellow Hawaiian Tang's natural habitat is actually widespread throughout Indonesia and the Great Barrier Reef. The Yellow Hawaiian Tang is also known as the Yellow Sailfin Tang or Yellow Surgeonfish. For best care, it should be housed in an aquarium of at least 100…
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Yellowtail Damselfish
General information The Yellowtail Damselfish is extremely hardy and gorgeously colored. In fact, Chrysiptera parasema is considered by many aquarists, both beginning and advanced, to be ases aquarists most is that the Yellowtail Damsel is less aggressive and does not need a
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Clown Triggerfish
General information The Clown Triggerfish has a dramatic coloration, making this species a most sought after addition to the home aquarium. The Clown Triggerfish is found along the inner and outer portions of a reef in the wild, wherever shellfish and other invertebrates are found. Among the most colorful, the Clown Triggerfish is also one…
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Tessalata Eel
General information The Tessalata Eel has a light colored body and especially attractive, dark honeycomb markings. Being one of the larger eels, the Tessalata Eel requires a larger aquarium with numerous rock crevices for hiding and a secure, tight-fitting lid to discourage its escape.
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Flameback Angelfish
General information The Flameback Angelfish has striking contrasts of blue and orange-yellow colors. While the body is predominately blue, there is a broad and bright orange to yellow swatch from the head along the back to the tip of the dorsal fin. The caudal fin is yellow and somewhat transparent, which distinguishes it from the…
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Dispar Anthias
General information The Dispar Anthias is a colorful and popular saltwater fish that can reach a maximum length of 5 inches. It has a slender and elongated body with shades of orange, pink, and purple, and a prominent black spot at the base of its tail. This species is peaceful and can be kept in…
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Bicolor Anthias
General information The Bicolor Anthias is a small species, typically growing to around 3.5 inches (9 cm) in length. It has a pink and orange body with a purple-red hue on its face and two prominent orange-red spots on its dorsal fin. They are native to the Western Pacific, ranging from the Maldives to the…
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Regal Angelfish
General information With vivid vertical striations of blue, white, yellow, or orange on the body and pelvic fin, the Regal Angelfish deserves this distinctive name. Regal Angelfish from the Maldives and the Red Sea have a distinctive yellow breast, where their Indo-Pacific, Coral Sea, and Tahitian relatives normally have a blue/gray breast. This coloration is…
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Black Sailfin Blenny
General information The Black Sailfin Blenny is a peaceful and active species that is ideal for small to medium-sized aquariums. It typically grows up to 5 inches in length and has a black and white coloration with a distinctive sail-like dorsal fin. These blennies prefer a rocky or coral-filled environment with plenty of hiding places.
