
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