The Amazing World Of Marine Fish

by Rotem Gavish

So how can I choose my first marine fish or should I need to change my tank population? There are many families of marine fish, Blenniidae, Gobiidae, labroids, Chaetodontidae, Pomacanthidae, Acanthuridae and much more. For example, Yellow tang is a hardy species that can tolerate some newly fish keeper’s mistakes.

The yellow tang known also as Zebrasoma flavescens. It is one of the most common and popular fish all over the world. The Yellow Tang is a very hardy fish that is not territorial except with any other flavescens tangs especially from the genus Zebrasoma. The yellow tang has very sharp white colored barbs around the tail area these barbs can inject poison. It’s beautiful yellow color along with its nature and the fact that it is less prone to diseases than other Tangs Makes it a very common and sought after marine fish in reefs and marine tanks. Like all tangs the yellow tang is herbivore . In the wild the it can be found grazing algae from the rocks. In captivity they should get “green” food, lettuce, nori algae with high quality flakes and pellet food all can complete their diet. you can add to their diet frozen foods such as brine shrimp, mysis and krill 1-2 times a week but the greens are truly esential. Yellow tang requires 70 gallon tank and up with a lot of hiding places and plenty of swimming areas. Strong aeration and well filtered water are essential for this species.

Another common marine fish is the tomato clown fish. The Tomato Clownfish is also known by its scientific name Amphiprion frenatus. Tomato Clownfish is one of 27 known Clownfish species in nature. Tomato clownfish is known to inhabit lagoon reefs, the female of this species is larger and rounded then the male, once in an established pair, the female gets darker then the male whom keeps its beautiful red orange color. The Tomato Clown fish prefer the Entacmaea quadricolor, Carpet Anemone or Heteractis crispa as a host anemone but also does fine without a host anemone. Sometimes these clownfish adopts corals such as Euphyllia species as a host. As with all clownfish, most are born as males, and the dominant male will be changed to a female. The tomato clown fish is an omnivore.

In the wild its diet based on various planktonic items, algae’s and small crustaceans. In home tank, a varied diet is recommended. Will accept commercial food (flakes and pellets). Frozen or live food is recommended also. The minimum tank size suggested is about 20 gallons; the aquarium must be filled with lots of hiding places. Avoid keeping them in an aquarium with predatory fish large enough to eat them. Keeping the tomato clown fish with other clown fish species can be a hard task.

Picasso Triggerfish has a remarkable colors and patterns on its body. Picasso triggerfish is one of the most beautiful marine fish hobbyists like to have it in their tank. Its belongs to the Tetradontiformes family. The name Tetradontiformes is from Greek, “tetra-” four, “dont-” teeth, “formes”- bearing. In Hawaii the Picasso Triggerfish is the state fish and known as “Humuhumunukunuku apua’a”, Picasso Triggerfish, has a wacky, painted appearance. It has a tan body with gradient dark stripes, vibrant blue and black bands on the top of the head with a yellow band from cheek to cheek and deeply set-back eyes. The Picasso triggerfish feeds on all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods, be sure to feed it 3 times, they also will like squid, shrimp (the same kind people eat), mussels, and all kinds of chopped up fish- if you feed it with this food you will enjoy a healthy fish and the fish will thank you by showing its beautiful colors. Feeding it with live foods can enhance its natural colors.

The Picasso triggerfish should be kept in 75 gallon tank, it is not recommended to put more than one Picasso triggerfish in the same tank. Water changes on a monthly basis and suitable protein skimmer are essential. It should be provided plenty of of room to swim. In nature, this species feeds on a wide-range of invertebrates so be caution.

About the Author:
Rotem Gavish is a fish expert. Dedicating his life to this beautiful hobby, his expertise is in all related to aquarium world such as tropical fish, fish tank, marine fish , plants and invertebrates. In his site there is also a profsionals sections for fish supplies reef tanks and much more…
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