There are over 2000 species of goby, and they’re a super popular saltwater fish for many aquariums. Neon Blue Gobies By Jmk7 (CC BY-SA 3.0 licence) Best Kept: With larger, semi aggressive fish.Behavior: Can be aggressive in small tanks, will hold its own against larger fish.Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons with hiding places and live rock.It can be a little aggressive in smaller tanks, but otherwise we think it’s a good choice for a committed beginner. Above is the unique and exotic saltwater fish, the Splendid Dottyback. There are a variety of different Dottybacks available, the most vibrant of which are the Purple and Bicolor Dottybacks. Best Kept: In pairs or small groups and with other peaceful tank matesĭottybacks Splendid Dottyback By Jenny (CC BY 2.0 licence).Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons with hiding areas.Optimal Food: Live, pellet and meaty food.
Breeding: Egg layer, might be difficult to pair.It can be a little shy, so make sure to provide it some hiding areas in sea grass and the like. The Yellow Striped Cardinal fish is a small, peaceful and colorful saltwater fish that is very popular among beginner aquarists. > Read our complete Snowflake Eel care guide Yellow Striped Cardinalfish By Bernard DUPONT (CC BY-SA 2.0 licence) Best Kept: Singly, with invertebrates and large, aggressive fish (but not crustaceans).Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons with secure hood, live rock and cave areas.Optimal Temperature and pH: 72-78☏ and 8.1-8.4 pH.Natural Habitat: Central America, East Africa and Pacific.They are known for escaping, however, so make sure that you keep that lid on tight. Snowflake eel By Michael Bentley (CC BY 2.0 licence)Īlso known as the Snowflake Moray Eel, these are some of the most commonly kept eels in saltwater fish tanks thanks to their ease of care and docile personalities. Best Kept: Singly with similar sized fish.Behavior: Peaceful but can be territorial towards small invertebrates and aggressive towards other basslets.Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons, with lots of live rock.Optimal Temperature and pH: 72-80☏ and 8.1-8.4 pH.It may be a little more aggressive towards very small invertebrates. The Black Cap is another basslet that’s a little more unusual than the Royal Gramma, but just as suitable in a beginner saltwater aquarium. > Read our complete Royal Gramma care guide Black Cap Basslet By Aquaimages (CC BY-SA 2.5 licence) Best Kept: Alone or in pairs, in community aquarium.Behavior: Peaceful but can be territorial towards smaller fish.Optimal Temperature and pH: 72-78☏ and 8-8.4 pH.It’s also known as the fairy basslet thanks to its incredible colors. They’re beginner friendly thanks to their being small, peaceful and easy to care for. Royal Gramma basslets are another highly popular breed of colorful saltwater fish that are sure to fit in easily to your aquarium. > Read our complete Clownfish care guide Royal Gramma By Brian Gratwicke (CC BY 2.0 licence) Best Kept: In a community tank, may be aggressive to other clowns.Behavior: Peaceful and funny swimmers, may accept host anenomes.Optimal Food: Flake, pellet, meat and frozen foods.Optimal Temperature and pH: 73-78☏ and 8-8.4 pH.Breeding: Egg layer, relatively easy to spawn.They’re perfect for beginners and a great fish to start off your saltwater aquarium. The Ocellaris Clownfish is the most common and popular in the clownfish family - probably because they’re peaceful and easy to care for, while also bearing a striking resemblance to the main characters in Finding Nemo! Saltwater fish for beginners Ocellaris Clownfish By Nhobgood (CC BY-SA 3.0 licence)
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