The 10 most beginner-friendly saltwater fish. Hardy, peaceful, easy to feed, captive-bred available.
Hardiest saltwater fish. Captive-bred everywhere. Pairs naturally. Hosts in anemones (or not).
One of the few peaceful damsels. Bulletproof beginner fish. Brilliant blue body + yellow tail.
Stunning purple-and-yellow color. Peaceful but holds territory. Captive-bred available.
Captive-bred (CITES Appendix II). Mouth-brooder. Peaceful. Stunning silver + black coloration.
Peaceful, beautiful, hovers in mid-water. Pair-bonds. Will jump - need a covered tank.
Bottom-dweller, paired with pistol shrimp = best symbiotic display in the hobby. Peaceful.
Tiny, peaceful, reef-safe, fascinating personality. Hops between rock perches.
Algae eater, nano-tank friendly, full of personality. Peaceful.
Stripped pattern, calm school, peaceful. Captive-bred. Great in groups.
Reef-safe, eats fluke + AEFW. Active swimmer. Some aggression to add LAST.
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