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The Panda Goby is a tiny and highly sought-after reef fish known for its adorable panda-like black-and-white coloration and close relationship with branching corals, especially Acropora species. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this small coral goby spends much of its time perched among coral...

Quality Marine has long been proud to support Roger Williams University’s aquaculture program by purchasing their cultured species as well as even hiring some of their graduates. Our goal is to purchase as many species as possible to help fund the wet lab to reduce the need for students and...

Blue Face Angelfish are also very commonly called Yellow Face Angelfish, and this makes no sense to any of us around here. The third (and much less common) name you might see is Yellow Masked Angelfish and this one does make sense when you see the (obviously) blue-faced fish with a yellow...

The Wartskin Anglerfish is a fascinating ambush predator known for its lumpy, textured skin, incredible camouflage, and ability to mimic sponges, corals, and other reef structures. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this species uses a modified dorsal spine called an illicium with a lure (esca) to...

There is no perfect aquarium fi... Wait, hold on. What about Bicolor Foxface Rabbitfish? You know, Siganus uspi? Hmm, the case is strong here. Peaceful, useful herbivore, hardy, not too big, very active and striking colors... Okay, we'll accept the application and get back to you. Where to...

The female Vermiculate Leopard Wrasse, scientifically known as Macropharyngodon vermiculatus, is a beautiful and highly sought-after reef-safe wrasse recognized for its intricate maze-like patterning, subtle green and brown coloration, and constant foraging behavior. Native to Indo-Pacific reef...

The male Kuteri Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon kuiteri) is a beautiful and active reef-safe wrasse prized for its intricate spotted patterning and vibrant male coloration. This species thrives in mature marine aquariums of at least 75 gallons with abundant rocks, a well-established sand bed...

What is a “Holy Grail” fish? It's the one you've dreamt of keeping from the first time you saw it but couldn't have for one reason or another. Either your aquarium wasn't big enough, or stable enough, or you had too many other things that weren't good matches as tankmates for that fish. Maybe...

The Striped Triggerfish is a hardy yet highly active marine species best suited for experienced aquarists with large, well-established saltwater systems that provide ample swimming space, strong filtration, and secure rockwork. Known for their intelligent and territorial nature, these...

The Scissortail Goby is today's entry in the lexicon of Highly Underrated Fish. They are gorgeous, peaceful, fun to watch and easy to keep once acclimated; it's a shame more aquarium enthusiasts don't keep them. Scientifically, this fish is called Ptereleotris evides. Commonly it has a few more...

Yellow & Black Angelfish is a rarely seen dwarf angelfish best suited for experienced marine aquarists due to its specialized needs and limited availability. This species thrives in well-established reef aquariums of at least 70–100 gallons, with plenty of rock for grazing, hiding, and...

The Clown Triggerfish is a stunning but demanding marine species best suited for experienced aquarists. It requires a large tank (typically 180 gallons or more) with plenty of rockwork for hiding and territory, along with strong filtration to handle its messy, carnivorous feeding habits. This...

Many of the most beautiful fish available to home aquarists have question marks, especially the rarer ones. Maybe they're very hard to collect or come from prohibitive depths and thus super expensive. Maybe they're an “experts only” level of difficulty. Once in a great while a rare fish comes a...

The Grey-Head Wrasse is a colorful and energetic reef fish known for its soft gray head contrasted by vibrant body markings that can include shades of yellow, orange, and green depending on age and sex. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this active swimmer spends much of its time weaving through reef...

Ever wonder if it would look like someone crossed an Anglerfish and a Flounder? Us too. Our guess is that this hypothetical franken-fish would look uncannily like Ogcocephalus corniger, which you may (or may not) recognize by the more common name, Walking Longnose Batfish. While it does walk...

The Lamarck’s Angelfish is a hardy and reef-compatible marine angelfish, and misbarred individuals are cared for the same as normal specimens. They do best in aquariums of 125 gallons or larger with plenty of open swimming space and stable water parameters. As a plankton-feeding species, they...

The African Sea Star is a striking and hardy marine invertebrate, prized for its star-shaped body and slow, graceful movements across the substrate. Ideal for established reef aquariums of 50 gallons or larger, it thrives in stable, well-oxygenated water with moderate flow and a sandy or rubble...

Bower's Parrotfish is also sometimes called just Bower's Parrot and also frequently dubbed the Orange Blotch (or Spot) Parrotfish. When you see the adult male of the species, the orange bit makes sense, and while the females and juveniles also sport that coloration it is much less pronounced, so...

The Laboute’s Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus laboutei) is a spectacular and highly sought-after reef fish known for its vivid mix of red, yellow, and electric blue striping. This active, peaceful species thrives in well-established reef aquariums of 70 gallons or larger, with ample rock for shelter...

In Spanish, this fish is called Traganavis Dorado. Which we love because it translates roughly as the golden swallower. From this, maybe you can guess what the most common English name for this fish is already, yup, Yellowhead Jawfish; sometimes also called Pearly Jawfish. Scientifically this...

The Yellow Leaf Fish is a unique and cryptic marine species prized for its leaf-like shape, slow drifting movement, and bright yellow coloration. Best suited for peaceful, species-focused or carefully planned community aquariums, it requires a well-established saltwater tank of at least 30...

Aloha Nutramar! I juat bought some of your new Rhodo Phytoplankton. I've never seen it in my LFS before or online. What should I be using it for? Recommended dose? Thank you for coming out with new products regularly!

The Mystery Wrasse is a stunning and enigmatic addition to marine aquariums, instantly catching the eye with its vibrant, jewel-toned coloration and sleek, torpedo-shaped body. Known for its active, mid-to-upper water swimming habits, this wrasse is both a peaceful and energetic reef dweller...

Acanthostracion quadricornis is the “Correctly Pronounce a Binomial Nomenclature Challenge” for today. The first bit (Acanthostracion) is Greek and basically means thorny shell. This makes sense as all the fish in this genus have external, rigid, bony armor, composed of oversized scales that...

Sustainability has always been a core value at Quality Marine. Advancing aquaculture to complement sustainable wild collection is essential for the future of the aquarium trade and the health of our oceans. At Quality Marine, we actively support aquaculture and mariculture initiatives worldwide...