The Constantly Expanding Aquarium Guide
Diodon holocanthus . The Porcupine Puffer Fish is a fairly demanding, large fish with a personality to match. They sport the iconic spiky body everyone expects from the puffer and give their owners quite a bit of attention. The Porcupine Pufferfish will often learn about its owners and how to get their attention. Some have … Read more Porcupine Puffer Fish Care Guide
Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus Pixy Hawkfish can be a fun fish to introduce to established tanks, and a nightmare for new aquarists. Their aggressive nature combined with extremely territorial attitudes makes this one fish you will have to wait to add to the tank. Additionally they will harass any fish smaller than themselves, as well as … Read more Pixy Hawkfish Care Guide
Oxucirrhites typus Caring for a Longnose Hawkfish is a fairly easy task, so long as you avoid a couple pitfalls. Their watchful eyes and skittish attitude make them enjoyable additions to most any tank. However, inexperienced aquarists may add these fish too early, or to tanks with fish that are easy prey. This will … Read more Longnose Hawkfish Care Guide
Muraena lentiginosa The Jeweled Moray Eel is a somewhat small eel, reaching two feet in length after a year and a half. While it is possible for them to reach three feet, it is highly unlikely in the home aquarium. Their more realistic max length is the above listed two feet. The juvenile Jeweled … Read more Jeweled Moray Eel Care Guide
Pseudechidna brummeri Ghost Eels, otherwise known as the white ribbon eel, are long yet slender eels with a great personality. They are easier to feed than Blue Ribbon Eels but can still refuse food for weeks at a time. If you are looking for an interesting stress free fish an eel may not be … Read more Ghost Eel Care Guide
Siganus uspi|vulpinus|unimaculatus|magnificus Foxface are interesting, peaceful herbivores who love to graze around the tank. While they are not carnivorous, they are still a large threat due to their venomous spines. The can prick through human skin, so always take extra safety measures around these guys. Foxface are quite hardy and resilient when it comes to … Read more FoxFace Care Guide
Dascyllus melanurus The Four Stripe Damselfish is an extremely hardy, aggressive fish who is frequently used as a starter fish. This is both good and bad, as the fish can easily survive in an uncycled tank, however when they age they will be extremely aggressive and territorial. Keeping this fish will really limit your options … Read more Four Stripe Damselfish Care Guide
Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia The Four Stripe Wrasse, cousin to the Six Line Wrasse, is a more colorful, smaller fish with less attitude. They have a large, white chin, making them easily distinguishable from other wrasse. They bring a lot of personality to the tank as they quickly dart around, scouring the rocks for any parasites, pods … Read more Four Line Wrasse Care Guide
Neocirrhites armatus These brilliant red fish can easily capture any passers eye. Their bright colors, quick movements and sharp eyes show that they are no ordinary fish. When kept in home aquariums the Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus) will sit still watching the inhabitants of the room, quickly darting to new vantage points occasionally. While this … Read more Flame Hawkfish Care Guide
Centropyge loricula The Flame Angelfish, also known as the dwarf flame angelfish, is a mid sized, eye catching free swimming fish that can easily become the main attraction in a tank. Their bright red bodies have several black stripes down the sides while the back of their body is a beautiful contrasting blue. They are … Read more Flame Angelfish Care Guide