The Yellow-tailed Blue Damselfish is a hardy fish found in the Tropical Pacific. The males are 2.75 in., while the females are slightly smaller. As a result of their hardiness, some people unfortunately use them to cycle a new tank, but this is cruel to the fish. A more humane way to cycle your saltwater […]
Fish 6 inches and under
Kole (yellow-eyed) Tang
Males and females are up to 6 in. Surgeonfish, Dwarf Angelfish and other Tangs can be aggressive with the Kole. Minimum tank size is 66 gal. Found only in the waters of the Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Islands in the Pacific Ocean. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish […]
Maroon Anemonefish
The Maroon Anemonefish (also known as the Maroon Clownfish, is a damselfish, native to the tropical Indo-Pacific. They are very popular in saltwater aquariums. The males grow to 3-4 in., the females up to 6.7 in. They must be kept separate from other anemonefish as they can be territorial and aggressive with their own kind. […]
Tomato Anemonefish
The Tomato Anemonefish is also known as the tomato clownfish due to its bright orange-red color. It is native to the tropical Western Pacific. The females are about 5 1/2 in., while the males are smaller. Clownfish and Damsels may be aggressive. It is recommended to keep this fish alone or in mated couples since […]
Orange Skunk Anemonefish
The Orange Skunk Anemonefish is also called the skunk-striped anemonefish, since it is bright orange with a white stripe. It lives in the Western Pacific. It is a hardy fish and appropriate for a beginner/ The females grow up to 4.3 in., the males are .75-2.5 in. They can be bothered by members of the […]
Fijian Blue and Gold Damselfish
Males 3.1 in., females slightly smaller. Most ignore this one, but sometimes other Damselfish, Anemonefish and Dottybacks can be aggressive. Minimum size tank is 13 gal. Found in Tropical Eastern Australia and Fiji Islands. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish Bandit Angelfish Banggai Cardinalfish Blackcap Gramma Blackedged Swallowtail […]
Burgess Butterflyfish
Both males and females measure 4.7 in. Surgeonfish and Tangs may act aggressively. Tank size is minimum of 80 gal. Found in Indonesia, Philippines and Palau. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish Bandit Angelfish Banggai Cardinalfish Blackcap Gramma Blackedged Swallowtail Blue-green Chromis Blue Damselfish Blue Reef Chromis Blueface […]
Percula Clownfish
The males grow to about 2.75 in., the females 4.3 in. Damsels may be territorial. Minimum size tank is 25 gal. Clownfish are salt water fish and this requires different equipment from fresh water fish. These fish are found in Australia, New Guinea and Melanesia east to the Solomon Islands. The Percula Clownfish is very […]
Swissguard Basslet
Males and females are both 3.2 in. Damselfish already present in the tank can be aggressive. Minimum tank size is 6.6 gal. as long as quality of water is well maintained. This fish is found in the subtropical and tropical water of North and South America. The Swissguard Basslet’s diet consists mainly of zooplankton. It […]
Queensland Dottyback
Males and females are both 6 in. Most fish ignore or avoid the Queensland. Minimum size tank is 100 gal. Found in coastal reefs of Queensland in Australia. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish Bandit Angelfish Banggai Cardinalfish Blackcap Gramma Blackedged Swallowtail Blue-green Chromis Blue Damselfish Blue Reef […]