The ocean sunfish, Mola mola or Molidae Scientific name: Mola mola The ocean sunfish, Mola mola or Molidae is the class of the molas or ocean sunfishes, unusual fishes whose bodies come to an end just behind the dorsal and anal fins, definitely a “half-fish” appearance. Ocean sunfish generally go swimming using anal and dorsal fins, the pectoral fins are...
Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum), also known as the big spotted triggerfish. The triggerfish has large white spots on its black belly and small black spots on its yellow back. It has a thick, white band under the eye and bright, yellow-orange lips. Clown Triggerfish makes it a very popular choice for hobbyists that have aggressive aquariums. Clown...
Blue Tang, Paracanthurus hepatus is a species of Indo-Pacific surgeonfish. A popular fish in marine aquaria, it is the only member of the genus Paracanthurus. A number of common names are attributed to the species, including the regal tang, palette surgeonfish, blue tang (leading to confusion with the Atlantic Acanthurus coeruleus), royal blue tang, hippo tang, flagtail...
Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, also commonly called the Beak Coralfish is found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This butterflyfish is one of the three species in the genus Chelmon, all being known for having longer beaks. Chelmon rostratus Minimum Size at least more 50 gallons 75 – 84°F 8.1 –...
The regal angelfish or royal angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, It is found in tropical Indo-Pacific oceans. Regal angelfish can grow as long as 25 cm. Regal angelfish is one of the most wanted in the aquarium with vivid vertical striations of blue, white, yellow, or orange on the body and pelvic fin. This coloration is more prevalent in specimens that are more mature...
Blue damselfish, Chrysiptera cyanea, also commonly known as blue damselfish, the sapphire devil, or orange tail blue damselfish, is a popular saltwater aquarium. It’s a really colorful, hardy, and active fish. The female is all blue; the male has an orange tail and is also well-known by the common name of Orangetail Blue Damselfish. In the wild, Blue Devil Damselfish...
Marlin is a fish from the family Istiophoridae. It has an elongated body, a spear-like snout or bill, and a long rigid dorsal fin which extends to form a crest. Additional so than their close relatives, the scombrids, marlin are quite fast swimmers, reaching speeds of about 110 kilometers per hour (68 mph). The larger species include the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira...
