MARINE
FISH FOR THE BEGINNER
The fish
in this section are species that have proven to be hardy, undemanding,
and well-suited for the beginning marine aquarium hobbyist.
By following our advice on care and compatibility, you will find
that keeping a successful saltwater aquarium can be a rewarding
and fascinating experience. |
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Bangai Cardinal
( Pterapogon Kauderni)
Best
in groups, and will spawn in the aquarium. A mouthbrooder. Beautiful
elegant fish that loves to be together in a school. We suggest
you purchase 3, 6, or 9 for best survivability.
$24.99
ea - 3 for $69.99 |
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Orchid Dottyback
( Pseudomchromis Fridmani)
Held in high esteem by
many reef-tank keepers for it's almost fluorescent violet coloration,
lack of shyness, elegant swimming style, and a "minding
my own business" attitude. The Orchid Dottyback, sometimes
called King Solomon's fish, is found only in the Red Sea. It
is found in colonies near vertical walls or ledges, where they
dart out to grab a meal from the passing zooplankton, then rush
back. In the sea they are found at moderate to deep depths, and
look blue rather than the magenta or violet color most aquarists
are used to. This is due to the filtering of red light by sea
water. In aquariums, the Orchid dottyback is quite easy to keep
and feed. They are small plankton feeders so foods such as brine
shrimp, krill and mysid shrimp are perfect. Tank Raised for hardiness.
$47.99 |
TANK RAISED!!
Neon Dottyback
A
super fish who loves bristle worms. We recommend 1 per 50 gallons.
Good to keep a reef tank to avoid those pesky critters.Exotically
pigmented, an eye catching neon blue, orange, and yellow. They
are both beautiful to look at and have a very curious personality.
Tank Raised for hardiness.
Relatively peaceful, suitable for reef or community fish tanks.
Eate flake, frozen, brine, just about anything.
$47.99 |
Yellow
Clown Goby
(Yellow Coral Goby)
A great fish for either
reef or community tanks. It's a native of the Indian Ocean. They
are often found in and about both hard and soft corals. Bright
yellow with a great personality, They sit perched on a rock the
majority of the time. They get along well with each other and
other tankmates. Feeds on just about any aquarium food and is
very hardy.
$14.99 |
Bicolor Psudochromis
Pseudochromis paccagnellae
Bicolor Pseudochromis, are found
living within the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region. Also
known by the common name Bicolor Dottyback, they are agile swimmers
that bring a wealth of color to the aquarium. They are also revered
for their ability to hunt and consume bristleworms.
Recommended
Tank: A 10
gallon or larger aquarium.
Reef Compatability:
A reef friendly
fish, Bicolors will do well in either a fish-only or reef tank.
Feeding and
Diet: A good aquarium meal for the bicolor
would be frozen or live brine or mysis shrimp. |
$13.99 |
Magenta
Pseudochromis
Pseudochromis
Porphyreus
What
makes this particular species so appealing? Maybe it is its dazzling
purple coloration, or perhaps it has something to do with its
interestingly curious nature. Also
known by the common name Magenta Dottyback, these fish are so bold, that they will
often times dart out to challenge the feeding hand of its owner
and remain close by It remains rather small as compared to other
marine fish, reaching an average of only 3 inches in length.
This smaller size makes it idea for the home reef aquarium. A good aquarium meal for the bicolor
would be frozen or live brine or mysis shrimp.
13.99
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Purple
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris decora
Terrific
in schools. The Purple Firefish gets its name from its bright
purple and red markings. Like other firefish species, it has
an elongated dorsal fin that is used for signaling other firefishes
and for locking itself into holes and crevasses. Firefishes are
bottom feeders, eating plankton and small crustaceans. They grow
to about 2 inches. Disease resistant and readily acclimates to
the home aquarium.
$29.99
EACH - 3 FOR $84.99
Perfect in Mini Reefs
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-Terrific in Groups - |
Orange
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
Terrific in schools. Their creamy white body sets off the flame
shaped, red-orange tail. Hovers in mid water with huge spike-like
dorsal fin held erect. Darts for cover when disturbed. Disease
resistant and readily acclimates to the home aquarium.
$14.99ea.
- 3 for $43.00
- Perfect in Mini Reefs -
-Terrific in Groups - |
Engineer
Goby
Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Great for Beginners
|
Also called the Convict Goby, this
fish is an absolute delight. It adapts well to captive conditions,
and is VERY social. This is one fish that you may purchase three,
five or as many as you would like. Most aquarists have only seen
this fish when it’s small, when it greatly resembles the
common eel catfish. Almost always in good health, and amongst
the last to perish from disease, poor environment or catastrophe,
Engineer's are never “late to the dinner table”…
and can grow to more than eight inches in length…Approximate
Purchase Size: 2" to 3" |
$13.99
each |
Bullet Goby
Great
for Algae Control!
Experts
agree, this goby is the best means against hair and the red and
blue-green algae you find on your sand bed.. A pair will keep a 100
gallon free of algae on the sand bed.
$19.99
- 2 FOR $39.00 |
Neon
Goby
A glowing
blue center stripe. An endearing cleaner species that will service
tank mates and help control disease. Eating Spectrum and Frozen
foods. Terrific in groups...
$13.99
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Scissortail
Goby
Description: The Scissortail Goby, also known as the
Scissortail Dartfish, has a white head and blue body with large
dorsal and anal fins. Scissortail's make very good reef tank inhabitants.
They like to burrow under rocks in the sand, but they spend the
majority of their time in the middle of the tank cruising for
food. Very hardy, very non-aggressive. They get along with with
their own kind as well as other's in the tank. Scissortail Gobies
can get up to about 5" in length.
Recommended
Tank size: 30 gallon
Feeding and
Diet: The Scissortail Goby
diet should include preperations that include chopped or shaved
seafood, brine shrimp, and/or mysid shrimp. |
$15.99 ea. -
2 for $30.00 |
Twinspot
Goby
Two large
eyes make it hard for predators to get the jump on this gobie.
Requires an aquarium of 20 gallons or larger in size. It is not
aggressive towards other gobies. The diet should consist of a
variety of mysid shrimp, vitamin - enriched brine shrimp, and
chopped meaty aquarium foods.
$34.99
each |
Australian Rainfordi
Goby
Good fish
to help rid a tank of hair algae
The
perfect fish for the reef environment, beautiful in your reef
tank AND one of the best hair algae eaters. Difficult to find,
and pricey, we brought a bunch of these Australian beauties in
and your saving BIG !
$24.99 |
Randall's Goby
Amblyeleotris randalli
Pearly
white, with bright orange bands and a giant dorsal fin with a
black eyespot. A great fish! From the western Pacific, it requires
an aquarium of 20 gallons or larger in size. It is not aggressive
towards other gobies and may even share a burrow with another
species. It is possible for the Orange Stripe Prawn Goby to spawn
successfully in an aquarium. They may also form a symbiotic relationship
with any pistol shrimp. The diet should consist of a variety
of mysid shrimp, vitamin - enriched brine shrimp, and chopped
meaty aquarium foods.
$34.99 |
Royal Gramma
A forward half of brilliant
purple, rear half of bright yellow . One of the easiest, most
colorful, and most popular basslets. It is an excellent choice
for a reef aquarium, and since it remains small, is perfect for
small reef systems.
$13.99 |
Long Nose
Hawk
Very
hardy, will eat almost anything. Ships extremely well. You'll
get a kick watching him perch on rocks..
21/2 - 31/2" $34.99
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Eyelash
Lawnmower Blenny
Great
for Algae Control!
Great
for Algae Control!
Description: Clean up algae on the
rocks, sand and corals with these great, fun to watch creatures.
They make very good reef
tank inhabitants. They like to burrow under rocks in the sand,
but they spend the majority of their time in the middle of the
tank cruising for food. Very hardy, very non-aggressive. They
get along with with their own kind as well as other's in the
tank.
Recommended
Tank size: 20 gallon
Feeding and
Diet: does best in aquariums
with natural algae to feed on. The diet can be supplemented with
vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations. |
$16.99 |
Bicolor
Blenny
Great
algae Mower....
Terrific for algae control...
Description: An attractive purple and gold blennie,
interesting to observe and easy to keep in aquariums. Spends
most of its time perching on or picking aat the substrate and
is usually ignored by it's tank mates. You will get a kick out
of the way they peak their head out of hiding places & show
off their cute face with long eye lashes.
Minimum Tank
Size: 20 gallon
Feeding and
diet: A
hardy species, the diet
should include frozen and dried foods. It will also feed on (and
help control) algae growing in the aquarium. |
$13.99
each |
IRRIDESCENT
GOLD COLOR!
Midas Blenny
Terrific
for algae control!
What
a great little fish! With a terrific personality, it's an excellent
choice for either fish or reef tanks. They get their name from
their iridescent gold color. Terrific as well for algae control,
this slinky colorful fish makes a great display species and is
one of the best blennies for the reef aquarium.
$25.99 |
Red Lip Algae
Blenny
Great
for Algae Control!
Description: Fun to watch perching on rocks with there
odd natured stance and oversized red lips. A good fish for hair
algae control. They make very good reef tank inhabitants. They
like to burrow under rocks in the sand, but they spend the majority
of their time in the middle of the tank cruising for food. Very
hardy, very non-aggressive. They get along with with their own
kind as well as other's in the tank. Algae blennies can get up
to about 5" in length.
Recommended
Tank size: 20 gallon
Feeding and
Diet: does best in aquariums
with natural algae to feed on. The diet can be supplemented with
vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations. |
$12.99 |
Bicolor Angel
Centropyge
bicolor
Identification:One of the most striking
of the dwarf or pygmy angelfish, the Bicolor Angelfish, also
known as the Two-colored or Oriole Angel, is a terrific fish
for either a reef or fish-only tnak and has a peaceful disposition.
It thrives on all foods.
Recommended
Tank size: Provide a 30 gallon
or larger tank . It should have large amounts of live rock for
hiding and grazing.
Reef Compatibility: Considered reef safe.
Food and
diet: Its diet should include
Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations,
mysid or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. |
small $24.99 med $29.99 Lrg
$34.99 |
Coral
Beauty Angel
Centropyge
bispinosus
Identification: The Coral Beauty's color is absolutely stunning
under aquarium lighting. Most happy in a tank with live rock,
where it can swim through rock formations ,picking and looking
for food. The Coral Beauty's have a deep purple head and fins
with a red and orange body. An excellent addition to the reef
or fish-only tank .
Recommended
Tank size: Provide a 30 gallon
or larger tank . It should have large amounts of live rock for
hiding and grazing.
Reef Compatibility: Considered reef safe.
Food and
diet: Its diet should include
Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality angelfish preparations,
mysid or frozen shrimp, and other meaty items. |
small $19.99 med $24.99 Lrg
$29.99 |
Pygmy
Angelfish
Stays small, terrific
for reef tanks and mini reef 's.
Recommended Tank
size: Provide a 30 gallon
or larger tank It should have large amounts of live rock for
hiding and grazing.
Reef Compatibility:A great reef safe mini
anngel.
Food and
diet: Its diet should include
Spirulina, marine algae, high-quality Dwarf angelfish preparations,
live or frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty items. It will help
keep the tank clean by feeding on filamentous algae and diatoms. |
$22.99 |
Black and White
Heniochus Butterfly Fish
 
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Butterfly fish are so hard to keep. " This
statement may be so for some species, but certainly not for the
Heniochus butterfly fish. They are superbly adaptable aquarium
specimens which acclimate quickly, thrive under a variety of
conditions, are not quarrelsome & readily accept all foods. Will eat corals, therefore not recommended for reef
aquariums. |
Small $24.99 each - 3 for
70.00
Medium $34.99 each - 3 for
$100.00
Large $49.99 each - 3 for
$140.00
Great in Groups |
Auriga
Butterfly
The Auriga Butterflyfish, also
known as the Threadfin Butterflyfish, is one of the more popular
butterflyfish.
The Auriga Butterflyfish is quite shy and should be provided
multiple hiding places. The Auriga Butterflyfish diet primarily
consists of coral polyps, crustaceans, and algae in the wild.
In an aquarium, frozen and freeze-dried diets containing algae
are good substitutes and can be supplemented with asparagus,
broccoli, and some dried algae. A 90 gallon or larger fish-only
aquarium is recommended. It may be kept with other butterfly
fish. The Auriga should not be kept in a reef tank since it will
eat invertebrates and is deemed unsafe with corals. When first
purchased, if it will not eat, it may be tempted with a small
anemone or scallop. Once acclimated, it can be fed a varied diet
of meaty foods, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp, and frozen preparations. |
Small $24.99 Medium $39.99
Large $49.99 |
Copperband
Butterfly
Identification: Yellow-orange vertical bands on the body have blue-black
edging, has a false "eye-spot" at he rear of the upper
body.
Minimum tank size: 75 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Frozen or live brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, green algae.
Most will eat the problematic glass (aiptasia) anemones and polychaete
worms.
Reef Compatibility: Not recommended. Generally safe with soft corals but
may nip at large polyped stony corals and certain soft corals.
Will nip at any tube worms or feather dusters.
Behavior: Peaceful. |
Small $24.99
Medium $39.99
Large
$64.99 |
Tank Raised
Australian Black Percula
Clownfish
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Black Percula's are one of the
most beautiful clown fish we have ever been able to bring you.
With a jet-black body and three bluish-white bands on each side.
A very good candidate for a reef aquarium, they are very hardy
and are perfect for the novice or seasoned aquarist. Because
they are tank raised, many varieties of tank raised clowns can
be maintained together in the aquarium along with other varied
tank members. Tank Bred Black Percula's will grow to a maximum
size of 3 inches in the aquarium, and may be kept singly or in
groups. Tank bred Black Percula's are totally reef safe. They
are omnivores, which mean they require both meaty foods as well
as some greens in their diet. A high quality marine flake food,
rich in spirulina algae, as well as freeze dried and frozen foods
will be readily accepted. |
$39.99 each |
Tank Raised
Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion
ocellaris
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The Percula Clownfish is by far
the most popular of the clownfish in the marine aquarium hobby.Very
easy to keep in aquariums, this species adapts well and will
accept a wide variety of aquarium foods. They are also known
to be the least aggressive of the clownfish and will tolerate
other members of the same species in their tank. This is the
first marine aquarium fish to be successfully raised in captivity,
and therefore helped lead the way in marine ornamental aquaculture. |
$19.99 |
Gold Band Maroon
Clownfish
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The Gold Band Maroon Clownfish
is very similar to the Maroon Clown fish with the exception of
its stripes, which are gold instead of white. Far less aggressive
than their relatives with white bands. As with most wild clownfish
the Gold Maroon Clownfish is best kept singly unless a pair is
introduced together. Feed a varied diet of frozen carnivore and
herbivore preparations including mysid shrimp, brine shrimp,
chopped marine flesh, marine algae, and sometimes krill for it
to feed the anemone with. |
Small $29.99 Medium $39.99 Large $59.99 |
Neon Velvet
Damselfish
Description: The Neon Velvet Damselfish , is black with small
blue stripes and one large vertical white stripe. It is a good
fish for beginners, and makes an ideal companion fish for a saltwater
tank of over 30 gallons, and a great companion for reefs and
invertebrate tanks. Its hardiness and small size make it one
of the most common fish used for cycling a saltwater tank.
Recommended minimum tank
size: A tank of at least
30 gallons is recommended.
Food and diet: A
hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide
variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis
shrimp, green algae.
Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will
not bother invertebrates.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" |
$9.99 |
Blue
Green Chromis
Description: The Blue Green Chromis is
found in schools throughout the Indo-Pacific reefs and in the
Red Sea. A hardy fish , it is commonly kept long term, in small
schools. A great beginner fish, and a terrific fish to learn
the hobby with. It may also be included in larger schools in
show tanks. It is also one of the fish often selected as a tank-cycling
fish. A peaceful fish, the Blue Green Reef Chromis will live
many years in an aquarium with good water quality.
Recommended minimum tank
size: A tank of at least
20 gallons is recommended.
Food and diet: Accepts a wide
variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis
shrimp, green algae.
Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will
not bother invertebrates.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2" |
$7.99 |
Foxface
Lo
ONE
OF THE OCEANS BEST ALGAE EATERS!
Description: Totally a vegitarian, The Foxface or Fox-fish, is
the most popular fish in the Rabbitfish family. A long tubular
snout with a contrasting yellow body is offset by a dark diagonal
eye-band and chest patch, surrounded by white markings. Your
Foxface can serve as a good bio-indicator, as they quickly lose
color and "blotch out" depending on their mood. Of
the many popular species of marine fishes we sell, the Foxface
is one of the favorites. Though shy, its inquisitive nature and
bright pattern make it a finger-pointing favorite .
Recommended minimum tank size: 55 gallon
Food and diet:In the wild, algae is their main food source. Therefore
they must be offered vegetable based prepared foods. Romaine
lettuce or spinach can be floated in the aquarium for grazing.
Reef Compatability: Great Reef Fish |
Small $29.99 - Medium $44.99
Medium/Large $49.99 - Large $59.99 |
Hawiian Yellow Tang
Description: By far the most popular tang of them all. This species
is normally peaceful. They make excellent algae eaters for the
aquarium.
Recommended minimum tank size: 55
Gallon
Feeding and diet: In the wild, algae is
their main food source. Therefore they must be offered vegetable
based prepared foods,along with a varied diet of any of these
items: brine shrimp, blood worms, chopped clams, plankton, or
krill. Romaine lettuce or spinach can be floated in the aquarium
for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: An
excellent marine reef aquarium fish since it will graze on macro
algae and other green algae, but will leave the invertebrates
alone. |
Small - $25.99
/ 3 for $75.00
Medium
- $34.99
/ 3 for $99.00
Large
- $45.99
/ 3 for $135.00
XLarge
- $59.99
/ 3 for $175.00 |
Hawiian
Kole or Yellow Eye Tang
Description: The Kole or Yellow Eye is normally peaceful. They
make excellent algae eaters for the aquarium.
Recommended minimum tank size: 55
Gallon
Feeding and diet: In the wild, algae is
their main food source. Therefore they must be offered vegetable
based prepared foods,along with a varied diet of any of these
items: brine shrimp, blood worms, chopped clams, plankton, or
krill. Romaine lettuce or spinach can be floated in the aquarium
for grazing.
Reef Compatibility: An
excellent marine reef aquarium fish since it will graze on macro
algae and other green algae, but will leave the invertebrates
alone. |
Small $29.99 Medium $39.99 Large $54.99 |
TANK RAISED!!
Blue Hippo Tangs
Already
Aquarium conditioned!
Description:
The Pacific Blue Tang is also referred to as the Palette Surgeonfish,
and Regal Tang. It is a highly prized, beautiful and long-lived
Tang.
Recommended Tank size:
requires a 50 gallon or larger aquarium
with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim.
Food and diet: Feed a varied diet including a good frozen food for
Tangs. Tangs love algae and other greens. You may feed green
vegetables such as broccoli and lettuce, and the green algae
sheets found in aquarium stores.
Reef Compatability: Great reef fish, terrific in groups! |
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Real
- Real Cute!!
Porcupine Puffers
Beautiful, with bright
blue eyes. They eat just about any available fish food, and are
extremely easy to keep healthy
Small $15.99 Medium $24.99 Large $44.99 |
Clown Trigger
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The Clown Trigger
is one of the most easily recognizable species within the saltwater
aquarium hobby. It has a brightly painted yellow mouth with large
white spots on the majority of it's body. Like all Triggerfish
the Clown Trigger is very hardy adapting well to the aquarium
environment. Intolerant of more than one Clown Trigger in the
same tank, it can be kept with other triggers if they are chosen
with care. |
Small $89.99 Medium $129.99
Large$179.99 |
Huma
Huma Trigger
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A very popular triggerfish mostly because of
its interesting markings and its unusual behaviors. The Huma
Huma has a good dispotition for a trigger, but will still munch
on any meaty food or an unlucky goldfish. The really interesting
part of the Huma Huma is its unique behavior and attention it
shows its owner. Huma Humas are know to emmit a whrilling sound
when it is upset, and has even been known to spit water from
the top of the tank (I had one that did this all the time around
feeding time). The Huma Huma loves attention from its owner and
is one of the most trainable of the common marine aquarium species.
If you have a fish only tank with no shy inhabitants, then I
highly recommend you give the Huma Huma a try. |
Small
$21.99 Medium $29.99 Large
$59.99 |
Niger
Trigger
Odonus
niger
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Niger Trigger, also known as the Redtooth Trigger,
may change from day to day between blue and green with a striking,
lighter blue highlight on the fins and long tail. As an adult,
they acquire bright red teeth, making them quite interesting
to watch when they eat. The Niger Triggerfish requires an aquarium
with rocks and caves for hiding, and may rearrange the landscaping
and rocks. It vocalizes using a "grunting" sound. They
are a great active fish for the fish-only display. |
Small
$24.99 Medium $39.99 Large
$79.99 |
Miniatus
Grouper
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The Miniatus Grouper is a very strikingly beautiful
red color with white and blue dots. They range from the Red Sea
to the mid-Pacific living in coral reefs looking for smaller
fish upon which to dine. A n incredible fish that will thrive
in the marine aquarium. Can be quite shy when initially introduced;
over time it will spend more time in the open. Like all other
members of its genus, it greedily accepts chopped fresh or frozen
seafoods, other frozen preperations, and freeze-dried krill.
Keep one per aquarium, as they are prone to fight with one another.
May be kept in a shallow-or deep-water reef aquarium, but will
eat crustaceans and smaller fishes. |
Small$54.99 Medium $63.99 Large
$79.99 |
Panther
Grouper
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The Panther Grouper, also known as the Polka-Dot
Grouper, is an off-white fish with polka-dots over the entire
body. It swims along the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, where it
can attain a size of up to 15". They grow rapidly, so be
sure that the tank you have them in is of sufficient size. The
polka-dots camouflage the fish. A carnivore , it eats meaty treats
(like krill, small fish, shrimp). A long-lived animal provided
it is kept in an ample-sized, fish-only aquarium of 90 gallons
or larger. Since groupers are generally larger fish, it is recommended
waste removal efforts be increased within the aquarium system
and a good filtration system be in place. |
Small $24.99 Medium $39.99 Large $79.99 |
Four
Line Wrasse
Popular in controlling
bristle worms that can attack corals and clams .Beautiful Blue,
Green Yellow, Red and Purple striped dwarf . Several can be housed
in the same tank. Can be kept in tanks as small as 20 gallons.
$37.99 |
Filamented
Flasher Fairy Wrasse
Paracheilinus
filamentosus
A perfect fish for the beginner and
expert hobbyist. The Flamented Flasher Wrasse is great singularly
or in groups. In groups , they should all be added at the same
time. They will 'flash' more when housed in groups meaning they
will open their fins very wide and gracefully cut through the
water. It is a hardy addition to the aquarium and can sometimes
coax other shy fish into coming out from hiding. Keep in a tank
of at least 20 gallons.
$39.99 |
Snowflake
Eels
An excellent inhabitant for the marine aquarium environment.
Snowflakes like to hide with their head stuck out of a cubby
hole most of the time. This eel generally will not disturb or
be disturbed by other tank Its coloration is a speckled black
and white covering the length of the body with a white face.
Small
$29.99 Medium $39.99 Large $99.99 |
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