General information "The Clown Tang has horizontal blue striping on a bright yellow to orange background. It also has large peduncle spines. A very large aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It requires very clean, properly oxygenated water. It is aggressive towards other Tangs, Surgeonfish, and fish with similar body shapes or…
General information The Horseface Blenny is a small fish with a long, slender body and a pointed head that gives it its common name. They are typically found in shallow waters, living among rocks and coral reefs. The average size of an adult Horseface Blenny is about 4 inches (10 cm) in length. They are…
General information The Fire Clown is a very beautiful species with its dark red color and even darker red patch on its side. These fish are the only clowns that lack a head stripe. The Fire Clown does not need an Anemone to survive but will accept many different Anemones as its host, including corals….
General information The Lemon Chromis, also known as the Ternate Damsel, is a popular species in the aquarium trade due to its bright yellow coloration. It has a slender body and can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. In the wild, these fish can be found in coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific…
General information The Yellow Assessor is a popular saltwater fish among aquarists due to its bright yellow coloration and active behavior. It is a relatively small fish, reaching up to 2 inches in length, and can be kept in a tank of at least 20 gallons. They are peaceful fish and can be kept in…
General information The Tibicen Angelfish is one of the largest of the Centropyge genus. Somewhat drab when compared to most other angelfish, the Tibicen Angelfish is primarily a dull blue to brownish-blue. The pelvic and lower portion of the anal fins are yellow. The egg-shaped, white vertical bar found in the mid-central body area gives…
General information The Yellowline Goby is very similar to the Neon Goby, except that it has yellow lines rather than the blue lines of the Neon Goby. Yellowlines are cleaner gobies, which are always beneficial in aquariums. The Yellowline Goby is a species native to Brazil, where export of the species is illegal, therefore making…
General information The Pixy Hawkfish should not be confused with Cirrhitichthys aprinus. The Pixy Hawkfish has a whitish-blue body with large red spots. A medium aquarium is acceptable for this hardy and aggressive fish. It will harass small, peaceful fish and most any other fish that is introduced to the aquarium after it has become…
General information The Dussumieri Tang is a true standout in the show aquarium thanks to its friendly demeanor, impressive size, and elite status within the hobby. The Dussumieri Tang has distinctive orange stripes across its eyes, an orange/tan body, and wavy blue lines covering from head to tail. Its colors intensify in response to threats…
General information The Pinecone Fish is covered with spines and a yellow body. It has what appears to be a glowing smile due to the bioluminescent bacteria which inhabit the light organs found on the sides of the mouth. These symbiotic bacteria are responsible for its glow which is usually green, but occasionally red in…