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The Spotted Gumdrop Croucher maybe small in size but has a big personality. They are known to be shy after acclimation but over time they will become active and are known to even interact with their owner. Many call this little guy a goby since they look very similar, but they are actually part...

Midnight Dogface Puffers come from the Solomon Islands, where they inhabit a wide variety of habitats. They are found everywhere from coral reefs to sea grass beds, to brackish estuary environments. The one thing that seems to be a requisite for them is relatively sedate, or at least predictable...

The Candy Cane Coral, (Caulastrea furcata) goes by another common name as well – the trumpet coral. The scientific name of the genus Caluastrea is based in Latin, meaning stalked star. They are members of the family Merulinidae which includes a few other easily recognizable names such as...

The Brotula Fish are known for their unusual appearance, with elongated, eel-like bodies and small, fang-like teeth. Given their deep-sea habitat and specialized requirements, Brotula Fish are recommended to the advanced hobbyist. This remarkable species is also a live bearer, which makes them...

There are a few different common names for this star; most often it is called the African Red Tip / Knob Sea Star, but it is also frequently identified as Red Spine Star, Red General Star, African Sea Star and Red Spine Star. Like all the sea stars that have “linckii” in their name, Protoreaster...

We have been bringing in some beautiful and unique Aberrant Angelfish 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...

Cirrhilabrus is a genus of wrasses that contains dozens of species, nearly all of which are gorgeous, reef safe fish that are small in stature, and peaceful with tankmates. The sheer volume of the species available to the home aquarist can be daunting, and with some of them, there is substantial...

In an exciting partnership, Quality Marine, in collaboration with Tropical Marine Center (TMC) in the UK and ecocean, have embarked on a program that centers on ranching species using night light traps. In this innovative approach, post-larval fish are drawn to light and gather in specially...

Ophiarachna incrassata is one of a large group of sea stars that we often lump together as “Brittle Stars,” and is most often referred to as the Fancy Green Brittle Star. It is also, somewhat unimaginatively also called the Large Brittle Star. In Germany, they call it Olivgrüner Schlangenstern...

The Red-Head Wrasse is hardy, active and useful fish that is not commonly seen in the trade. This wrasse prefers to be added to well established aquariums with a sandy substrate and lots of rockwork. The Red-Head Wrasse likes to submerge itself in the sand when frightened or to sleep. Also make...

Dispar Anthias are very well suited for the aquarium life, given a proper environment and this starts with keeping them in groups. While a male isn't requisite because of their ability to change sex, we do suggest you start with one male and several females. This natural distribution will help...

Quality Marine has just added some incredible angels to our WYSIWYG selection! We received some of the Aquacultured Griffis Backcross Hybrid Angels- Griffis Angelfish (Apolemichthys griffisi ) x Goldflake Griffis hybrid Angelfish (A. xanthopunctatus x griffisi) for the first time! In house, we...

The Flame Angel is renowned for its striking coloration. Its body is predominantly bright orange to red, resembling the color of flames, hence the name. It has vertical black stripes on its body, with a distinct blue-black mask covering its eyes. The dorsal and anal fins are outlined with...

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...

Take action now- Submit your comments in opposition of the proposed 4(d) rule banning the import or export of Banggai Cardinalfish today! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed 4(d) rule NOAA–NMFS–2023–0099, which would ban the import or export of the Banggai...

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 Reef Flow 2.0 4000 is a compact, high flow device for the home aquarium. Measuring only 2.2 inches thick (including the external magnet) by 1.9 inches in diameter, the 4000's svelte size doesn't seem like it could be capable of the over 1056 gph of precisely controllable flow it puts out...

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...