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The Line-Spot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus) is a stunning and relatively uncommon wrasse in the marine aquarium hobby. Like other flasher wrasses, it is prized for its striking coloration, peaceful nature, and fascinating courtship "flashing" displays. They are a great choice for...

The Pot Belly Seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis) was so named for the distinctively large belly on the male of the species. This feature has earned them another personal insult of a common name, the Big Belly Seahorse. Hippocampus is word that has a Greek origin and means something like “curved...

The Cryptic Anglerfish is a bizarre, fascinating predator known for its camouflage and unique hunting technique using a “lure” to ambush prey. These ambush predators are relatively small but demand special care due to their feeding habits and sedentary lifestyle. They are typically housed in...

Petrolisthes is a genus of crabs that is found in all the world's oceans save the Arctic and Antarctic. They are small, easy to care for, and can be beautifully colored. The ones that we all call Porcelain Crabs are generally a pale gray to ivory, often with brilliant pink or red spots and short...

The Yellowtail Pink Babi Wrasse is a stunning and relatively rare fairy wrasse species known for its vibrant pink body, orange-red dorsal highlights, and striking yellow tail. It’s a peaceful and active swimmer that thrives in reef aquariums, adding constant motion and color to your display. For...

Panda Puffers (Arothron diadematus) come from the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea, generally in shallowish water (less than 50 feet or so) around coral reefs. Like all fish from this region of the world, they are rarer in north America than many of the other puffers you'll see. Pandas are...

The Pink-Banded Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rosefascia) is a stunning and rare fairy wrasse species known for its vibrant pink, red, and magenta hues. Native to the deep reefs of the Western Pacific, this deepwater wrasse is sought after by collectors and experienced aquarists for its unique...

The Pacific Sailfin Anthias is a strikingly beautiful saltwater fish admired for its vivid colors and graceful swimming behavior. Though highly attractive, this species is considered challenging to keep in aquariums and is best suited for advanced marine aquarists. They are a gem for...

The Pink Bar Goby is often actually kind of a pastel orange barred goby, though it can be vertically striped in soft pink as well. The binomial nomenclature (scientific name) for the Pink Bar Goby is Amblyeleotris aurora, which leads to another, much less common, common name: Aurora Goby. It...

Lennard’s Wrasse is a rare, radiant beauty from the Eastern Indian Ocean that adds shimmering electric blues and bold yellows to any reef display. With its peaceful nature and captivating swim style, this wrasse is a dream addition for advanced reef keepers. Provide deep sand bed (2–3 inches)...

Here at Quality Marine, we see more fish than most people, and it would be easy get a bit “hard to impress” if we weren't all raging aquarium nerds. Almost everything that comes in the door here gorgeous, but there's a few fish that just seem to be more, and no matter how many times you see...

Bali Aquarich hybridized two of the world's most popular species, the always stunning Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) native to the waters of Hawaii and the uber-desirable Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) native to the portions of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Unlike many wild hybrids...

Ahh Chrysiptera; a group (genus) of fish that is both incredibly maligned, and also intensely beautiful, hardy and useful. There are few fish available to the home hobbyist that are as pretty, size appropriate, reef safe and known pest control (as most will consume the dreaded Red Planaria, a...

One of the lesser known of these is the Orange Stripe Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus cf striatus). They also get called Striated Tangs, Orange Dotted Bristletooth Tangs and Lined Bristletooth Tangs (or Surgonfish). These gorgeous fish start out a shimmering blue with orange spots around their...

This Aberrant Purple Pascalus Anthias is truly one of a kind! The Purple Pascalus Anthias is a stunning and rare deepwater anthias species. Its vibrant purple-pink coloration and graceful schooling behavior make it an eye-catching addition to large, well-maintained reef aquariums. The white...

Neopercularis Candycane Hogfish (Bodianus neopercularis) are robust, hardy, have so much personality and not to mention stunning. They are found in the waters of the Indo-West Pacific, particularly around the Marshall Islands. They are vibrant red-and-white beauty that brings both color and...

Parupeneus crassilabris is a very cool fish with a lot of common names. Once upon a time, it was most commonly called the Two Banded Goatfish and nowadays it's more commonly called the Triple Bar Goatfish. Apparently, everyone's math got better, and we realized that it actually has three dark...

Chaetodon burgessi is one of the hobby's best Butterflyfish. Usually, we just call it the Burgess Butterfly, for its namesake. The fish geekiest among us will recognize that name because they've seen it on their bookcase; Dr. Warren Burgess co-wrote the famous book “Dr Burgess’s Atlas of Marine...

The Scribbled Mappa Pufferfish is a large and fascinating marine species that can be kept in aquariums but requires an experienced aquarist due to its size, diet, and temperament. They require a varied diet of Gamma Frozen Foods to maintain their health and strong teeth. Hard-shelled foods...

Pipefish are some of the neatest looking fish swimming, and the swimming part is the important detail when separating them from their close cousins the Seahorse. Unlike Seahorses, Pipefish don't do the whole grabbing onto things with their monkey-tails. For years many home aquarists have steered...

The Thornback Fornasini Trunkfish is a fascinating yet delicate species that requires an experienced aquarist. Due to its toxicity risk, slow feeding habits, and water quality sensitivity, it is best suited for species-only or carefully selected community tanks. With proper care, it can be a...

Aurelia aurita is a lovely name for an intensely cool critter. The very serious aquarium geeks among you will recognize this as the scientific name (or binomial nomenclature) for one of the world's most prolific jellyfish. This Jelly has a few different monikers; they are most commonly known as...

The genus of Wrasses known as Cirrhilabrus, or “Fairy” Wrasses has many fish in it, nearly all of which are gorgeous and size appropriate for the home aquarium. The grouping has several subgroups, and among them the Pintail or Lanceolotus fish are among the most beautiful and rarely seen. The...

Ptereleotris is a genus of fish whose species are peaceful (nearly too peaceful), unique in appearance and activity, well sized for aquariums and each are gorgeous in their own way. Perhaps the prettiest of them is the Ptereleotris grammica. Their iridescent blue bodies and sparkling...

The Dusky Margined Wrasse is a stunning and vibrant addition to marine aquariums. Known for their lively behavior and striking colors, they are prized among reef enthusiasts. Provide a varied diet of Gamma Frozen Foods and Nutramar Dry Foods for their continued health.