Indian Ocean Fish

Males are 5.9 in., females usually no more than 4 in. This fish should not be kept with overly aggressive fish and should be added before Tangs, Surgeonfish or Damselfish. Minimum tank size is 40 gal. Found in the Eastern Indian Ocean to the Western Pacific Ocean. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback […]

The Spotband Butterflyfish is one of the most hardy fish and almost no technical care is needed to maintain it. It is found from the Eastern Indian Ocean to Micronesia. Both males and females measure 4.7 in. While Surgeons and Tangs may react aggressively, this is a peaceful natured fish and should be added before […]

The Flagfin Angelfish is found along the East African coastline, to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and the western topical Pacific including southern Japan and Australia. It is a medium to hard fish to keep. It is more likely to thrive in a reef-type system with plenty of invertebrate-encrusted live rock. Younger specimens and specimens […]

The Maldive Anemonefish is also known as the Blackfinned Anemonefish. It is a rusty, orange color with a single white stripe running vertically just behind the eye. It is found in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This fish is appropriate for experienced aquarists and is fairly expensive, at $25-$50. Females grow up to 4.3 in., […]

The Maldive Velvet Fairy Wrasse is also called the Red velvet Wrasse. It is found in the Maldives and islands of the Chagos Archipelago. The front part of its body is red, while the rest is yellow. The colors on the female are more subdued, and the male is brighter. Its color may vary depending […]

The Ornate Angelfish (also called Bellus Angelfish) is a moderately easy fish to keep, but expensive to buy. It is found mostly in the Pacific Ocean, with some in the Indian Ocean. Males grow up to 7 in., but the females are smaller. Dwarf angels can be aggressive with the Swallowtail. The minimum size tank […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Males are 7 in, females slightly smaller. This is a shy fish and Dwarf Angelfish, Wrasses, Tangs or larger fish may be aggressive. Minimum size tank is 106 gal. Found in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. List of Fish Andaman Damselfish Arabian (Orange) Dottyback Asful (Arabian) Angelfish Australian Anemonefish Bandit Angelfish Banggai Cardinalfish Blackcap […]