Recommended Fish
More than two decades of experience has led us to these great recommendations combining hardiness with a diversity of color, shape and behavior.
Compatibility noted with 
indicates they are best kept with unrelated species.
Reef Safe
Basslet, Royal Gramma
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Blenny, Canary
Max Size: 4" - 5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Blenny, Lawnmower
Max Size: 4" - 5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Blenny, Midas
Max Size: 4" - 6"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Cardinalfish, Banggai
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Cardinalfish, Pajama
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Clownfish
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Good, one pair per tank
Damsel, Yellow Tail
Max Size: 2.5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Dottyback, Arabian Neon
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Dottyback, Fridmani
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Dottyback, Purple
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Foxface
Max Size: 6" - 8"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Goby, Diamond Watchman
Max Size: 5" - 6"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Goby, Firefish
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Goby, Yellow Watchman
Max Size: 4"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Goby, Yellowhead Jawfish
Max Size: 4"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Goby, Yellowhead Sleeper
Max Size: 5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Green Chromis
Max Size: 3" - 4"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Tang, Blue
Max Size: 8" - 12"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Tang, Chocolate
Max Size: 6" - 8"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Tang, Mimic
Max Size: 6" - 8"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Tang, Naso
Max Size: 10" - 12"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Tang, Purple
Max Size: 8" - 10"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Tang, Sailfin
Max Size: 10" - 14"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Tang, Scopas
Max Size: 10" - 12"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Wrasse, Cleaner
Max Size: 4" - 5"
Care Level: Advanced
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Wrasse, Six Line
Max Size: 2" - 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Wrasse, Yellow Coris
Max Size: 4" - 5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Inverts
Astrea Snail
Max Size: 1"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Banded Coral Shrimp
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Blood Red Fire Shrimp
Max Size: 2"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Max Size: 1"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Brittle Sea Star
Max Size: 10"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Emerald Crab
Max Size: 2.5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Margarita Snail
Max Size: 1"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Pincushion Urchin
Max Size: 5" - 7"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Scarlet Hermit
Max Size: 1.5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Max Size: 2"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Tuxedo Urchin
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 20 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Reef Safe with Caution
Angelfish, Coral Beauty
Max Size: 3" - 4"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Damsel, Blue
Max Size: 2.5"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Damsel, Lemon
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Damsel, Three Stripe
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Hawkfish, Falko
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Hawkfish, Flame
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Squirrel fish
Max Size: 5" - 7"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Wrasse, Lunare
Max Size: 8" - 10"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
NOT Reef Safe
Angelfish, Blue
Max Size: 10" - 15"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 180 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Angelfish, Emperor
Max Size: 10" - 15"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 180 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Angelfish, French
Max Size: 10" - 15"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 180 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Angelfish, Queen
Max Size: 12" - 18"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 180 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Chocolate Chip Starfish
Max Size: 10" - 15"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful
Eel, Snowflake
Max Size: 24"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Eel, Zebra
Max Size: 60"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 180 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Hogfish, Spanish
Max Size: 8" - 10"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Fiesty
Puffer, Burrfish
Max Size: 8" - 10"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Puffer, Dogface
Max Size: 9" - 12"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Puffer, Porcupine
Max Size: 9" - 12"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Triggerfish, Huma-Huma
Max Size: 8" - 10"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Aggressive
Triggerfish, Niger
Max Size: 9" - 12"
Care Level: Intermediate
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Aggressive
Wrasse, Bird
Max Size: 8" - 11"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 125 gallons
Compatibility: Good
Wrasse, Bluehead
Max Size: 6" - 7"
Care Level: Beginner
Min. Tank Size: 75 gallons
Compatibility: Good