Marine Fish

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    • Almost all species of marine fish are caught in the wild
    • Marine fish are more colorful than freshwater fish, but also require more care
    • Nearly 15,000 species
    • Fish need to be researched for compatibility before being combined in the same tank
    • Tropical fish generally have very specific temperature requirements
    • Clownfish are a popular species of marine aquarium fish
  • Marine fish, also known as saltwater fish, require a simulated oceanic environment in the aquarium. There are nearly 15,000 species of marine fishPeteducation.com: Marine Fish, many of which are not compatible in the same tank.
  • Compatibility

    Marine fish are not domesticated animals, and will pursue their survival instincts in the tank, just as they do in the ocean. For this reason, the compatibility of different species—and genders within species—needs to be checked before multiple fish are introduced to a tank. Lionfish, for example, may eat gobies and other speciesAquariumFish.com: Lionfish, while Clownfish are likely to attack others of the same gender if one of the opposite gender is present.About.com: Saltwater Aquarium Fish Compatibility

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