SALTWATER FISH FOR BEGINNERS – 10 BEST

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Clownfish

30 species of Clownfish, including Ocellaris and Maroon Clown. Popular saltwater aquarium fish. Tank size: 20 gallons. Tank-bred available.

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Royal Gramma

Royal Gramma: Small, colorful saltwater fish. Tank size: 30 gallons. Origin: Western Central Atlantic Ocean. Hardy, but can be aggressive.

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Bangaii Cardinalfish

Bangaii Cardinalfish: Small, black and white mouthbrooders. Tank size: 30 gallons. Origin: Banggai Islands, Indonesia. Suitable for experienced hobbyists.

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Chalk Bass

Chalk Bass: Hardy marine fish for 30-gallon tanks. Relatively plain with bluish-white base coat and red stripes. Suitable for community reef tanks.

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Yellow Coris Wrasse

Yellow Coris Wrasse: Vibrant 5-inch fish for 50-gallon tanks. Hardy and social, but needs space. Reef-safe, may eat small invertebrates.

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Tank Raised Coral Beauty Angelfish

Coral Beauty Angelfish: 4-inch Indo-Pacific fish for 70-gallon tanks. Peaceful but may nip corals. Tank bred varieties available, hardier than wild caught.

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Azure Damselfish

Azure Damsel: 3-inch Indo-Pacific damselfish for 30-gallon tanks. Least aggressive of damselfish but can establish territories and attack tank mates.

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Yellow Watchman Goby

Yellow Watchman Goby: 4-inch Western Pacific fish for 20-gallon tanks. Pair with a pistol shrimp for a symbiotic relationship. Active and burrows in substrate.

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Tank Raised Yellow Tang

Yellow Tang: 8-inch Pacific fish for 125-gallon tanks. Active swimmers and grazers, need open space and rock. Tank bred for conservation.

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Firefish Goby

Firefish Goby: 3-inch Indo-Pacific fish for 10-gallon tanks. Unique but prone to jumping. Consider purple firefish as colorful alternative.

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