Most Recognizable Marine Ornamental Fish In The Hobby

By Gabriela Desouyez

There are a wide variety of fish available to the saltwater aquarium enthusiasts. They come from hundreds of species in addition to come in all shapes along with sizes. But, there are a few that constantly garner notice from the community due to their beauty. Let us take a look at these popular saltwater fishes.

At number one, we have Amphiprion Percula as well as Amphiprion Ocellaris. These fish are perhaps the most recognizable of all saltwater fishes. Some of you might have seen finding nemo, where the species is represented. To the hobbyist but, they are usually known as the True percula and the false percula.

The main differences between the two species are the number of dorsal spines each fishes has. Amphiprion Ocellaris is a cheap fishes that is a staple in the industry. Amphiprion Percula commonly are a bit pricier as well as not quite as common. They are a good option for those just starting out as they adjust well to life in a saltwater aquarium.

Next, we have the Yellow tang plus Blue Tangs. They are a popular option on posters plus a selection of marine tank products on the market. The blue tang was also present in the animated Finding nemo. The character Dory was a blue tang. Blue tangs are usually cheaper than yellow tangs as they are imported in huge quantities.

Make sure they are treated for any parasites before introducing them to your tank in addition to they will turn out to be great specimens. Like Ich plus lateral line erosion are the two conditions all tangs are susceptible to. Ensure they are given a diet that is rich in greens as they are algae grazers in the wild.

Finally, four angelfish make up the last spot. They are the queen angelfish, emperor angelfish, french angelfish and the stunning flame angelfish. All four fish regularly get great demand from marine fish keepers. In terms of price, they cost the most compared with the other fish mentioned. If they are fully matured adults that are in pristine condition, they can cost upwards of $200 per specimen.

The centropyge Flame angel is by far the cheapest of the angels. But that does not reflect on its beauty as it is easily on of the most stunning members of the family centropyge. All angels should be given a mixed diet rich with meaty and plant based foods. For the most part, angels are not reef safe so do not house them with corals. - 30546

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