Anemonefish can be found in Australia‘s famous Great Barrier Reef. Although their predators get stung by the Anemone, the Anemonefish can live quite happily next to the Anemone. They are a hardy fish but rarely imported. The males are 2 3/8 inches and the females are 3 1/2 in. This fish will get along with […]
Fish 6 inches and under
Banggai Cardinalfish
The Banggai Cardinalfish (also called the Kaudern’s Cardinal Fish) is close to being an endangered species due to over-collection. You should only buy captive-bred specimens. These fish are only found natively in a rather small area around Banggai Island off Sulawesi. However, specimens lost from fishing boats now range further than the original Banggai Islands […]
Sunburst Butterflyfish
The Sunburst Butterflyfish, found in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, is also called the Black-lipped Butterflyfish and Klein’s Butterflyfish. This fish is yellowish brown with 1-2 broad lighter vertical bars. It has a black bar across the eyes. It is an easy fish to keep and suitable for beginners. Males and […]
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
The Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse is found in the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Western tropical Pacific. It eats parasites and dead tissue off larger fishes’ skin. This fish is very difficult to keep in captivity and only expert aquarists should attempt it. Usually it will only survive a few weeks to a month before dying […]
Cream Angelfish
Males are 6 in., females slightly smaller. Do not keep these fish together with fish of the same genera or large angelfish, aggressive dwarf angelfish or tangs. Minimum size tank is 90 gal. Found in the Eastern Indian Ocean. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish Bandit Angelfish Banggai […]
Fireball Dwarf Angelfish
Males are 3.1 in., females 2.4 in. The Fireball usually avoid aggression from other fish such as Wrasses, Tangs, Surgeons and large Dottybacks. Minimum tank size is 33 gal. Found in the Western Indian Ocean. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish Bandit Angelfish Banggai Cardinalfish Blackcap Gramma Blackedged […]
Iridis Wrasse
The Iridis Wrasse is also known as the Radiant Wrass, Orangehead Wrasse and the Radiant Africa Wrasse. It is found in the Western Indian Ocean. Males and females are both 4.7 in. This wrasse has a peaceful nature and should only be housed with peaceful fish. Minimum tank size is 40 gal. The aquarium should […]
Blue Damselfish
Males 3.5 in., females 2.5 in. Sometimes threatened by other damselfish & wrasses. Minimum tank size 13 gal. Found from Eastern Indian Ocean throughout the tropical Pacific. Damsels are quite aggressive, even to somewhat larger fish. They can be bred in captivity, and reports of success are not uncommon. Damsels may also be seen as […]
Pink Skunk Anemonefish
The Pink Skunk Anemonefish, or Pink Skunk Clownfish, is a fairly easy fish to keep. Being a hardy fish, it is ideal for beginners. It is bred in captivity and therefore readily available and inexpensive. It is native to the Eastern Indian Ocean to the Western Pacific Ocean. The males are 2.75 in., while the […]
Common Clownfish
This fish can be called Ocellaris Clownfish, Common or False Percula Clownfish. Males grow to about 2.75 in., females to 4.3 in. Damsels may be territorial. Minimum size tank 25 gal. They are found in the Eastern Indian Ocean and the Tropical Pacific and is similar to the Percula Clownfish. This fish is both easy […]