The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Advertisement". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Best Kept: Singly, in pairs or groups, tank mates should be dissimilar sized, colorful and thoroughly researched.Behavior: Peaceful, will set up cleaning stations for other fish to remove unwanted parasites.Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons with secure hood.Optimal Food: Parasites, fresh and meaty food.These saltwater fish won’t necessarily accept substitute food other than what they can clean off the other fish in your tank so are highly susceptible to starvation. Take a look above at the Cleaner Wrasse in action, doing what they do best.īut keeping a cleaner wrasse alive and thriving in your tank is a very difficult task indeed, so should only be attempted by highly experienced aquarists. Best Kept: In groups with just one male in species only aquariums.Behavior: Active and sociable males can be aggressive.Optimal Food: Live, frozen and flake food.They come in beautiful color assortments, including orange, red and purple. Best Kept: In groups of 4 or more, community aquariums with large tank mates (no crustaceans)Īnthias are a popular and much desired saltwater fish, and we think the Lyretail variation is an excellent pick for intermediate aquarists.Although they start small, they can grow very large and require lots of open swimming space. They’re part of the Grunt family, and actually make grunting sounds with their teeth and gas bladder. The variation picture above is the yellow banded Sweetlips. Sweetlips - a remarkable name for a remarkable fish. Best Kept: Singly, or introduced as multiples altogether may be OK with clownfish.Behavior: Active and great swimmer - hence why they need at least a 6′ tank! Generally peaceful except towards other Tangs.Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons with plenty of water flow and live rock.Optimal Food: Live and meaty food, algae and vegetables.Optimal Temperature and pH: 75-80☏ and 8.1-8.4 pH.
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They’re best for more experienced fish keepers as they require plenty of room and can be aggressive in certain circumstances. Behavior: Aggressive towards other longnose hawkfish and smaller fishĪnd here’s Dory from Finding Nemo! This is the Blue Tang.It is a jumper, so make sure you have a secure lid, and it can be aggressive among others of its kind so best to keep it as a single. The Longnose Hawkfish (By Crazybee2 CC BY-SA 4.0 licence)Ī beautiful and colorful saltwater fish, the Longnose Hawkfish is a great addition to an intermediate tank. > Read our complete Grouper care guide Longnose batfish Best Kept: With large fish and other groupers.Behavior: Aggressive and predatory, especially towards smaller fish and crustaceans.Minimum Tank Size: 200 gallons with rocks and caves to hide.Optimal Food: Live, frozen and meaty food.
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Groupers are a popular choice for saltwater aquariums, although they can be a little aggressive so a more experienced aquarist is preferred. Best Kept: With larger, aggressive fish and not in a reef tank.Behavior: Can be very aggressive and territorial in small tanks, clumsy.Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons with rocks and caves.Optimal Food: Live, frozen and meaty food, and hard shelled crustaceans.Optimal Temperature and pH: 72-78☏ and 8.1-8.4 pH.We think they’re best for intermediates as they can have a bit of a nasty temper on them, although they are hardy and generally easy to care for. There are around 40 different Triggerfish variations, with the one above being the Picasso Triggerfish. How unique looking is the Triggerfish?! They’re known for being able to rotate their eye balls independently too.