The Pink Skunk Clownfish is one of the most unique anemonefish, pink with a white “skunk” stripe and a winning personality! The Pink Skunk Clownfish Amphiprion perideraion is an unusual anemonefish in appearance, size, and personality. It has a pretty pink or orangish pink coloration with a white “skunk” line extending along its back and […]
The Saddleback Clownfish is quite distinctive, it looks just like a fish with a “saddle”! The Saddleback Clownfish Amphiprion polymnus have a most unique appearance. There are a number of color varieties depending on the region they are found, and the anemone they occupy. They can be yellowish orange, black, or light brown overall, but […]
The “clowns” of the sea are named for their colors and their adorable ‘waddle-like’ swimming motion! Clownfish are some of the most popular fish in the saltwater aquarium hobby. They are very beautiful, quickly catching the eye, and fun to watch. Even before Nemo became a household name they were extremely popular. Many marine enthusiasts […]
The pretty Tomato Clownfish is a tenacious anemonefish, both in durability and its attitude! The Tomato Clownfish Amphiprion frenatus is one of the most durable of the anemonefish. It is easy to care for and doesn’t need any special or complicated set ups to make it happy. This species is one of the most frequently […]
The Allard’s Clownfish is a good, hardy fish, but is a bit hard to find and can be a little pricey! The Allard’s Clownfish Amphiprion allardi is a bold striking specimen that will grow to about 5.5″ (14 cm) in length. This beauty originates off the coast of eastern Africa from Kenya south to Durban, […]
The Cinnamon Clownfish makes a “spicy” addition to the saltwater aquarium! The adult Cinnamon Clownfish Amphiprion melanopus looks as if it is bathed in spice. Most will be red or dull reddish brown with black on the body, pelvic and anal fins. The dorsal and pectoral fins are reddish orange and the tailfin is yellow. […]
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The Clark’s Clownfish is a showy anemonefish that is hardy and easily kept in the home aquarium! The Clarkii Clownfish Amphiprion clarkii is a boldly patterned, durable fish that makes a great addition to just about any saltwater aquarium. It has a stout rounded body and reaches about 5 1/2 inches (15 cm) in length. […]
Aquarium Coral Reefs Class Hydrozoa Fire Coral and Lace Coral – Hydrocorals include fire corals in the Milleporidae family and lace corals in the Stylasteridae family. They are Cnidarians just like the stony corals, but are in the class Hydrozoa. They have a potent sting. Corallimorphs Mushroom Anemones – Corallimorphs or Mushroom Anemones. Although […]
Marine aquariums and saltwater fish… capturing the imagination and inspiring enthusiasts for nearly two centuries! The world’s oceans are inhabited with over 14,000 species of saltwater fish. A fascinating realm of sea creatures that are natural wonders of color, form, and display. With such an astounding diversity, learning about marine fish and keeping saltwater aquariums […]
Fish Selection Guide for Nano Tanks 10+ general rules for stocking the nano aquarium. For the best success, follow these suggestions when you are selecting fish for the nano aquarium, whether you plan on keeping a freshwater, saltwater, or a mini-reef tank. Considering the nano tank’s small size, the first and most important rule when […]