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There are not many angelfish appropriate for the reef tank, but, of the ones that are, the Bellus Angelfish is one of the best.

While most angelfish are not reef-safe, angels from the genus Genicanthus will leave your corals and sessile invertebrates alone.

While not inexpensive, Genicanthus watanabei is one of the best angelfish to keep in your saltwater, reef aquarium.

Many permanently diachronic fish are commonly known to the saltwater hobbyist, but the angelfish from the genus Genicanthus may be the most desirable of all.

The Engineer Goby is a fantastic beginner's fish which has fascinating characteristics, and the ability to mesmerize the aquarist into watching him work away his hours.

While many aquarists think a reef tank and a triggerfish are mutually exclusive, there are some triggerfishes to consider adding to a tank containing corals.

Many saltwater fishes that naturally live on reefs are not reef-compatible in a tropical marine aquarium. This is why a reef-associated fish may not be sold as reef-safe.

If you want to purchase a Peppermint Shrimp to take care of aiptasia in your tropical reef tank, make sure you are actually getting L. wurdemanni.

The results are in! Here are numbers 10-6 based on recent sales' statistics for one of the leading online retailers of marine livestock.

Most triggerfishes are not reef safe, but in a fish-only aquarium, these beautiful fishes can easily become the centerpiece of a spectacular display.

Many fishes, including some butterflyfishes, are frequently misidentified and mislableled at the local fish store. The only solution is to know before you go.

Hardy, colorful and small, basslets make fantastic beginner fishes for the novice saltwater aquarist.

Diadema setosum, also known commonly as the Hatpin Urchin or Black Longspine Urchin, is an excellent addition to a mature reef tank.

Success with motile invertebrates like coral requires appropriate nutrition that comes in the form of an unlikely sounding product - reef snow.

Reef Tanks and Nano Reefs are used by hobbyists to keep living corals, fish and invertebrates in their natural surroundings.

While many aquarists know the common blennies from the family Blenniidae, there is a great diversity amongst this group of often lovable marine fish.

While there are many ways to stock a saltwater aquarium, this article looks at a biotope-based approach to deciding what species will be added to the captive environment.

These small, reef-compatible, hardy angelfishes are colorful and relatively affordable fishes for even the beginning aquarist.

The marine aquarium hobby is a great hobby, but it can be overwhelming given the number of species available. Here is a guide to Suite 101 articles on some of the best.