Clown Triggerfish
Common Names: Clown Triggerfish, Yellow-blotched Triggerfish, Big-spotted Triggerfish
Scientific Name: Balistoides conspicillum
Family: Balistidae
Maximum Size: 1′ 8″ inches
Life expectancy: 20 years
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Temperature Range: 72-78 °F
pH Range: 8.1 - 8.4
SG: 1.020 - 1.025
Water hardness: 8 - 12
Temperament: Aggressive
Origin: Christmas Island, Coral Sea, Indo-Pacific
Aquarium Setup:
Due to their large adult size, Clown Triggerfish need really big tanks. They’re active fish that like to swim and will often search for food on the tank bottom rearranging things such as plants and rocks.
They sleep in caves and hide in them when frightened. So, make sure that you provide lots of large size caves and hiding spots for them. You can use rocks to create caves, but they will need to be secured or they may get knocked over. Read more
Dwarf Flame Angelfish
Common Names: Dwarf Flame Angelfish, Flame Angel, Dwarf Angel
Scientific Name: Centropyge loriculus
Family: Pomacanthidae
Maximum Size: 4 inches
Life expectancy: 10 years
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Temperature Range: 72 - 78 °F
pH Range: 8.1 - 8.4
SG: 1.020 - 1.025
Water hardness: 8 - 12
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Origin: Pacific Ocean
Aquarium Setup:
The Dwarf Flame Angelfish loves live rocks to nibble on between meals. A strong water flow is recommended and they need lots of hiding places such as caves and rock structures. Read more
Ocellaris Clownfish
Common Names: Ocellaris Clownfish, Anemone Fish, Nemo, Orange Anemone Fish, Clown Anemonefish
Scientific Name: Amphiprion ocellaris
Family: Pomacentridae
Maximum Size: 4 inches
Life expectancy: 6 years
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Temperature Range: 72 - 78 °F
pH Range: 8.1 - 8.4
SG: 1.020 - 1.025
Water hardness: 8 - 12
Temperament: Peaceful
Origin: South Asia
Aquarium Setup:
The best suited tank setup for the Ocallaris Clownfish is a marine tank with lots of coral, rocks and plants. They like lots of places to hide, so caves and crevices will be appreciated by these little beauties! Read more
Maintaining a Saltwater Aquarium
Maintaining a saltwater aquarium will seem intimidating to a beginner. But, once you’ve gotten use to the routine it won’t seem near as tedious. Just keep in mind that the beauty of a marine tank is well worth the maintenance!
There are several things that need to be done on a daily basis to ensure that you system stays healthy. Catching any problems early can mean the difference between a minor problem and a major one.
You’ll probably enjoy your tank so much that you’ll be looking at it all the time, but at least once a day take a close look. Watch for any differences in the fishes appearance or behavior. Read more
How To Setup a Saltwater Aquarium
A saltwater aquarium is the most beautiful aquatic display that you can have. It’s also one of most expensive and time consuming and you should make sure that you’re ready for the commitment before starting one.
Unlike freshwater fish, saltwater fish require stringent water conditions. The aquarium water must mimic sea water as closely as possible for them to survive.
Your first decision should be the type of fish you want to purchase. The size of the tank, the substrate and tank decorations will greatly vary depending on the species of fish. Read more
