General information The Red Hawkfish has a mottled orange to red body. Its lyre-shaped tail sets it apart from most of the other hawkfish in appearance. A medium or larger aquarium is acceptable for this hardy and aggressive fish. It may be grouped with other Red Hawkfish if all are introduced to the aquarium at…
General information The Banded Pipefish is a type of reef pipefish or flagtail pipefish. This fish is a stronger swimmer than its seahorse cousins and rarely comes into direct contact with the substrate. In the wild, the Banded Pipefish can be found swimming under rocky overhangs, corals, or close to the floor of its reef…
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 When planning your aquarium, keep in mind that in the wild, Thompson's Surgeonfish are found schooling in steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs over coral and sand. They prefer feeding on large gelatinous zooplankton, fish eggs, and crustaceans. Provide plenty of water movement and aeration to best replicate their natural habitat.
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…