General information The Scissortail Dartfish is a popular species in the aquarium hobby due to its striking appearance and active nature. They typically grow up to 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) in length and have a slender body with a distinctive scissor-like tail. They are relatively hardy and can adapt well to a variety of aquarium…
General information Boasting smoldering gradients of vibrant red and orange coloration, the Red Elongated Dottyback injects bold color to the marine aquarium. For many hobbyists, the exciting fiery red, rust, ox blood, and persimmon coloration. Relative peaceful demeanor compared to other dottybacks. Though less aggressive, the Red Elongated Dottyback is not a skittish fish. Once…
General information The Shrimp Goby close relationship that can form between it and various shrimp. Its body is silver marked with pink rings, and a yellowish colored tail with bright pink dots outlined in blue. It should be housed with plenty of loose coral rubble and requires ample swimming room with a sand bottom for…
General information Its body is white with orange spots outlined in brown. It has the ability to form symbiotic partnerships with nearly blind alpheid shrimp. It provides a watchful eye while the shrimp digs a burrow for them to share. It is best suited for aquariums which have lots of hiding places along with ample…
General information Its head and body are orange with irregular-shaped blue spots. It should be kept in a medium or larger aquarium with docile tank mates and at least 3 inches of mixed substrate for burrowing. These fish are very aggressive towards others of their own species, so only one specimen, or a mated pair,…
General information The Saddle Puffer are members of the Canthigaster genus. The Saddle Puffer is light blue ventrally, and the darker dorsal portion is divided by light blue stripes. It lacks pelvic fins but has learned to use the pectoral fins to move about the aquarium. A medium or large, fish-only aquarium is suitable. Its…
General information It is found in the Red Sea, to the Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Sea, sometimes in large aggregations, but usually in solitude. These fish commonly inhabit the reef plateau just before the slope and are generally found in depths of less than 20 meters (65'). Wild Sohal Tang specimens can grow to…
General information The Pinktail Triggerfish has a handsome emerald-green body and a bright pink tail. Yellow accents the body at the face and pectoral fins with darker flecks on the scales. A large aquarium with rocks and caves provides a good environment. With caution, it can be housed in a reef aquarium but will eat…
General information The Whip Fin Fairy Wrasse, originates from the waters of the Indian Ocean. Theis species is a very distinctive wrasse with its long dorsal fin that may exceed the length of the fish. The main body of this wrasse is a brilliant red color while the lower half of the body is white….