General information The Coral Hogfish juveniles are burgundy with yellow spots and as they develop into adults they lose the spots and have a burgundy face with rosy-yellow posterior, separated by a black stripe. It is a beneficial fish for cleaning parasites off of its tank mates. The Coral Hogfish needs to be kept in…
General information The Bluestripe Pipefish is the smallest of the reef pipefishes available in the aquarium hobby. It has a long, slender body with a tiny, tubular mouth and around, flag-like tail. The body is orange with a blue stripe on either side running from snout to tail. The tail is maroon to red with…
Diet & nutrition Difficult to feed at first, this species should be fed squid or live feeder shrimp. Chunks of marine fish, scallops, and squid may be introduced once acclimated. They prefer hunting crustaceans and small fish in reefs and will follow the high tide into shallower, sandy areas. Most rays can be trained to…
General information The Yellow Belly Regal Blue Tang is a gorgeous color variety of the popular Blue Tang. Though it shares the attractive coloration of the Blue Tang, the Yellow Belly Regal Blue Tang boasts a richer, deep-blue coloration and a brilliant yellow coloration that covers a greater portion of the body. The yellow coloration,…
General information The male Exquisite Fairy Wrasse, is green with bright red markings. Its bright red markings may vary depending on the location from which it was collected. It may also have blues, oranges, yellows, and purples decorating the body, depending on its mood. The females generally do not have quite as bold markings as…
General information The Banded Possum Wrasse originated from the waters of Indonesia. The Banded Possum Wrasse has an arrowhead-like shape and is red/orange in color with yellow vertical stripes when in its juvenile coloration. As the fish matures the fish will darken to a deep rust coloration. The male and female of this species are…
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…
General information The Two Spot Wrasse is one of the smallest members of a group of ornate wrasses. True to its namesake, the Two Spot Wrasse is beautifully adorned with striking facial markings punctuated by two, dark spots. Gorgeous tomato-red coloration crackles vibrantly across the face of the Two Spot Wrasse and continues all the…
General information The Yellowtail Reef Basslet is a colorful and active marine fish species that is popular among aquarium hobbyists. They can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length and have a lifespan of up to 10 years in captivity. The species is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, ranging from North Carolina…