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The Redhead Goby, a charming inch-long fish, captivates with its fuzzy red heads, vivid green eyes, and endearing roly-poly bodies. These adorable creatures seem to have won their way straight into our affections. Typically dwelling among the branches of Stylophora Coral, they form small groups...

The Cirrhilabrus Wrasses are known for their stunning colors and resilience. Among them, the Yellow Band Velvet Fairy Wrasse stands out as particularly amazing. These wrasses thrive on a diverse diet, including frozen meaty foods, marine pellets, and occasional Nori Seaweed for variety. Due to...

As of right now, (April 2024) the vast majority of Angelfish available to the home aquarist are wild caught, a practice we support when sustainably done and one that is vital to the well-being of many small, impoverished communities in the countries where ornamental fish export can be done. On...

The Tristis Tang has a striking appearance with a black body that will develop vibrant yellow and blue markings as they grow. They require a diet rich in algae and vegetable matter. Offer them a variety of Nutramar Nori, frozen foods enriched with spirulina, and high-quality pellets. Tristis...

The Humpnose Unicorn Tang is a gorgeous fish that also gets called the Humphead Tang and Humpnose Unicornfish. Their Scientific name is Naso tuberosus, Naso for nose; many of the fish in this genus have noses that are unique, and this one's nose is well, tuberous. The other fish in the genus...

Whitecap Clownfish are characterized by their vibrant orange bodies, blue hues and distinct white head caps, which give them a unique and striking appearance. In aquariums, Whitecap Clownfish are relatively hardy and easy to care for, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced...

Our very own QM Labs Clownfish enjoying Nutramar Marine Complete Shots. These shots are easy to use, easily digestible and produce low waste. Nutramar Marine Complete Shots are suitable for everyday feeding for your fish, corals and other invertebrates. Sticks easily to the side of the tank or...

There are only a few fish in the genus Paracentropyge, the gorgeous P. venusta, the stunning and hyper rare P. boylei, and the subject of our article today, the starkly colored and highly underrated Paracentropyge multifasiata. More commonly called the Banded Angel, it also gets called the...

QM Labs feeds all our aquacultured clownfish Nutramar Dry Foods for their continued health. Nutramar Marine Algae & Color Boost Shots have added color enhancers and a specially formulated mix of green and red marine algae. These shots are easy to use, easily digestible and produce low waste...

As of right now, the vast majority of all Angelfish in aquariums are still wild caught, and this includes the Majestic Angels. They are a species with excellent wild reproduction, over a diverse wild range and sustainable harvest for aquarium keeping has been happening for decades. With all that...

What food do you feed your fish? Brand, frozen, pellets, nori, etc. I'm trying to gather info to see what the overall most popular 10 foods we feed our fish are so I can run some experiments and report back at some point. I feed LRS Reef Frenzy, Hikari Frozen Mysis, and LRS Premium Seaweed...

The Coco Peel Angelfsih is a beautiful and relatively rare species of dwarf angelfish found in the Eastern Indian Ocean, particularly around the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Provide plenty of rockwork and hiding places for this Angelfish to explore and take refuge in. They appreciate a...

If you're a Zebrasoma fish ultra geek (like most of us), you've heard the term “Yurple Tang” in hushed tones. If you're a budding fish geek who hasn't heard of it, today's your lucky day. Tangs (or surgeonfish) are immensely popular in aquariums for their amazing colors, high activity, good...

The Humpnose Unicorn Tang (Naso tuberosus) is not commonly seen and is a stunning species that will grow very large. Adults can grow to be 2 feet in size and will need substantial swimming space. In the wild, they do live in schools but can become aggressive toward other tangs and food...

Contrary to popular myth, the Joculator Angelfish was not the inspiration for a Warren G song back in 1994. What is true about Joculator Angels is that they represent the very cool intersection where a rare and cool fish that gets to a reasonable size for most home aquariums is also very hardy...

Quality Marine is proud to have received the aquacultured Twinspot Bass for the first time. These are the first ones to hit the market and we are so excited to add this to our ever-growing list of captive-bred species available to our valued retail store partners. The Twinspot Bass (Serranus...

The Tiger Angelfish is a striking species that is not commonly seen in the marine aquarium hobby. Originating from the waters of the Western Indian Ocean, this species is admired for its vibrant coloration and unique patterns. In aquariums, Tiger Angelfish require spacious tanks with plenty of...

There is a group of fish that aquarium geeks like us have a complicated relationship with; they go by a few different names, Pseudochromis, Dottyback, and even sometimes... Basslet. We love them all for their incredible durability, ease of care, brilliant colors and extraordinary activity. In...

The Dracula Goby is a fascinating and visually striking species, and this one has a very unique red coloration. Dracula Gobies are small fish, usually reaching a size of about 1.5 to 2 inches. They are often associated with pistol shrimp in the wild, forming a symbiotic relationship. If...

The Weedy Ghost Pipefish is one of the coolest “oddball” fish you will ever see. They come in a full range of colors and when young can be nearly transparent, but as they age, they take on darker colors and more intricate patterns. Their body shape is a miracle of natural camouflage; they are...

Regal Angelfish are found throughout the shallow tropical seas of the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean including the Red Sea. They will have slightly different color forms based on where they are caught, with the most brilliant orange and yellow ones usually coming from the Red Sea. Regardless of...

If you walk into any Local Fish Store worth its salt and ask “what triggerfish should I get” you might get a variety of answers, but the Striped Trigger will be on the list. If you ask “what triggerfish should I get for my reef tank?" The Striped Trigger will be on the top of that list. And this...

In the wild, Wide-band Clownfish are found in rocky and coral reef habitats, at depths of 10-45 meters, in Eastern Australia, Lord Howe, and New Caledonia. Like most clownfish, the Wide-band Clownfish is known to create a symbiotic relationship with anemones, which they use as a source of...

The Percula Clownfish is a popular and strikingly beautiful species often sought after in the aquarium trade. Percula Clownfish are small, with a vibrant orange body marked by three distinctive white bands. They also have black markings on their fins and face, and their eyes are surrounded by a...

The Yurple was bred from a Purple Tang and Yellow Tang to achieve a remarkable hybrid. This species is vigorously eating Nutramar Dry Foods, Nutramar Nori and Gamma Frozen Foods. All in all, the Yurple Tang can be a great, hardy, and beautiful addition to an aquarium. With proper tank...