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What is brilliant yellow, about five inches long, often seen in groups and tropical? You guessed it, Banana Wrasses (Thalassoma lutescens)! Though to be fair, they're often collected singly as well. The females are a stunning sunbeam yellow. Males will gain some orange / green stripes to their...

One of the fish nearly all of you will recognize has many dozens of common names in languages spanning the globe. The most common of these names in English are “Raccoon Butterflyfish” and “Halfmoon Butterfly.” Translations of these two names appear in several languages. Other names include...

The Orange Regal Angelfish is a visually stunning and highly sought-after species in the marine aquarium hobby. It is renowned for its vibrant coloration and graceful appearance. The Orange Misbar Regal Angelfish has an added twist compared to the more common Regal. They received the name due to...

For the vast majority of reef aquarists, it is Tridacna maxima (what we more commonly call Maxima Clams) that come to mind whenever clams are brought up. These gorgeous clams are popular all around the world, both as a stunning jewel in one's aquarium and in many places, as a delicacy! In the...

We have been bringing in some beautiful and unique Aberrant Tangs that are truly one of a kind. Aberrant refers to the markings and colors that differ from the “normal” colorations of the species. They are very rarely seen in the aquarium trade and bring a lot of excitement to hobbyists. These...

The Purple Tang was bred and reared in our state-of-the-art aquaculture hatchery in Los Angeles. This species is vigorously eating Nutramar Dry Foods, Nutramar Nori and Gamma Frozen Foods. All in all, the Purple Tang can be a great, hardy, and beautiful addition to the reef aquarium. With proper...

The fish we know best as the Emperor Angel deserves its name as an icon among all reef associated fish (and among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts). It has only a few names in English, also being called the Imperator Angel, a reference to its scientific name, Pomacanthus imperator. The word...

The incredible advancements made by our scientists here at QM Aquaculture Labs are the result of many breakthroughs in house as well as decades of research done by aquaculture facilities around the world. In the course of one of our biggest breakthroughs, the captive culture of Zebrasoma...

The Jewelled Wrasse is an exquisite fish with an elaborate pattern of red, tan and browns painted across their body. This spectacular species is found in the western Indian Ocean from Mozambique and Natal to Reunion, Mauritius and Madgascar, however, they are not commonly seen in the aquarium...

McCosker's Wrasses are very straightforward to keep. As long as you have a stable aquarium with parameters that you are very used to hearing about, they'll be fine. The big three values should be close to these: SG - 1.024 (+/-.002), pH – 8.0 (=/-.2) and temperature should be in the mid 70s...

The male Diamond-Tail Flasher Wrasse is an extremely colorful fish that is not commonly seen in the trade. They are known for their vibrant colors, stunning displays, and peaceful nature. The males are known for ‘flashing’ their bright colors when courting a female, which is a remarkable display...

Of all the colors to get into your aquarium, red is one of the hardest. There are few corals, and not that many fish that are dominantly red, the ones that are often huge, or hard to keep, or expensive. There is however, the Red Linckia Sea Star. They range in color from a deep royal red to a...

The Aquacultured Black Storm Longfin Ocellaris Clowns are a beautiful clown variant, which comes from breeding a Black Storm with a Longfin Black Ocellaris. The Black Storm Clownfish is from breeding a DaVinci Ocellaris with a pure Black Ocellaris. They are an excellent addition to just about...

The Orange Body Filefish, or to avoid confusion, Pervagor melanocephalus is a very unique fish, both in looks and in activity. As such, there isn't really any surprise that it sometimes finds its way into people's aquariums. These very peaceful fish stay relatively small, with a record size of...

These displays are now being offered to our valued store partners to hold our Complete Pellets and Shots. This full line of dry foods is perfect for feeding herbivores and omnivores. These foods are cold extruded to ensure no loss of nutritional value, easily digestible and produce low waste...

The False Personifer Angel is highly prized for their beauty and graceful swimming style. Both males and females have striking colors, however, the males have more intricate patterns. Angelfish are omnivorous, meaning they consume a combination of plant matter and small invertebrates. In the...

The Multi-Banded Pipefish can make a fascinating addition to a well-maintained seahorse aquarium. They are slow and delicate swimmers, so choose tankmates that are compatible in terms of size, behavior, and feeding habits. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive species that may harass...

The Brazilian Longnose Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) is a member of the family Syngnathidae, better known as the pipefishes and seahorses! Born at less than a centimeter, the fish will eventually reach a length of about 7 inches. (Total length in seahorses is measured from tip of tail to the top...

The Lined Tamarin Wrasse inhabits lagoons and seaward reefs in the Indo-West Pacific up to 42 meters deep. They have a very detailed pattern that makes them very desirable with hobbyists. This wrasse is reef safe with caution as they will not bother with corals but, they will snack on shrimp and...

The Bird Wrasse, (Gomphosus varius) is a member of the family Labridae, known commonly as the wrasses. A beautiful fish reaching a length of almost twelve inches, the Bird Wrasse, like all wrasses is a protogynous hermaphrodite. This means that all bird wrasses are born female, and then...

Green Toadstool Leather Corals are among the most popular corals in all of the marine aquarium hobby. We still believe them to be under-rated. Sarcophyton in general were one of the first corals to be kept successfully in aquariums because their preferred wild habitat is one that is fairly...

The Island Boxfish just landed at Quality Marine for the first time! When considering keeping this boxfish in an aquarium, it is important to provide them with a suitable environment that includes plenty of hiding places, live rock, and open swimming space. Providing a varied diet is essential...

The Curly-Que Pistol Shrimp is one of the coolest creatures in the ocean! This tiny shrimp has a unique weapon that allows it to stun prey and defend itself: a specialized claw that snaps shut with a loud popping sound. The snap is so powerful that it creates a shockwave and a cavitation...

Today, we present to you the hyper-rare and jaw-dropping beautiful Mauritius Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus hemitaeniatus), a Holy Grail Wrasse if there ever was one. Only a few specimens of this fish have ever made it into the Americas, and not many more have ever been in captivity anywhere...

Yellow/Orange Smooth Rhinopias Scorpions are ambush predators, lying motionless on the seafloor and using their camouflage to blend in with their surroundings before striking at prey with lightning-fast speed. Typically Rhinopias will initially consume live prey, but they can be conditioned to...