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The fish we know best as the Emperor Angel deserves its name as an icon among all reef associated fish (and among saltwater aquarium enthusiasts). It has only a few names in English, also being called the Imperator Angel, a reference to its scientific name, Pomacanthus imperator. The word...

The incredible advancements made by our scientists here at QM Aquaculture Labs are the result of many breakthroughs in house as well as decades of research done by aquaculture facilities around the world. In the course of one of our biggest breakthroughs, the captive culture of Zebrasoma...

The Jewelled Wrasse is an exquisite fish with an elaborate pattern of red, tan and browns painted across their body. This spectacular species is found in the western Indian Ocean from Mozambique and Natal to Reunion, Mauritius and Madgascar, however, they are not commonly seen in the aquarium...

McCosker's Wrasses are very straightforward to keep. As long as you have a stable aquarium with parameters that you are very used to hearing about, they'll be fine. The big three values should be close to these: SG - 1.024 (+/-.002), pH – 8.0 (=/-.2) and temperature should be in the mid 70s...

The male Diamond-Tail Flasher Wrasse is an extremely colorful fish that is not commonly seen in the trade. They are known for their vibrant colors, stunning displays, and peaceful nature. The males are known for ‘flashing’ their bright colors when courting a female, which is a remarkable display...

Of all the colors to get into your aquarium, red is one of the hardest. There are few corals, and not that many fish that are dominantly red, the ones that are often huge, or hard to keep, or expensive. There is however, the Red Linckia Sea Star. They range in color from a deep royal red to a...

The Aquacultured Black Storm Longfin Ocellaris Clowns are a beautiful clown variant, which comes from breeding a Black Storm with a Longfin Black Ocellaris. The Black Storm Clownfish is from breeding a DaVinci Ocellaris with a pure Black Ocellaris. They are an excellent addition to just about...

The Orange Body Filefish, or to avoid confusion, Pervagor melanocephalus is a very unique fish, both in looks and in activity. As such, there isn't really any surprise that it sometimes finds its way into people's aquariums. These very peaceful fish stay relatively small, with a record size of...

These displays are now being offered to our valued store partners to hold our Complete Pellets and Shots. This full line of dry foods is perfect for feeding herbivores and omnivores. These foods are cold extruded to ensure no loss of nutritional value, easily digestible and produce low waste...

The False Personifer Angel is highly prized for their beauty and graceful swimming style. Both males and females have striking colors, however, the males have more intricate patterns. Angelfish are omnivorous, meaning they consume a combination of plant matter and small invertebrates. In the...

The Multi-Banded Pipefish can make a fascinating addition to a well-maintained seahorse aquarium. They are slow and delicate swimmers, so choose tankmates that are compatible in terms of size, behavior, and feeding habits. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive species that may harass...

The Brazilian Longnose Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) is a member of the family Syngnathidae, better known as the pipefishes and seahorses! Born at less than a centimeter, the fish will eventually reach a length of about 7 inches. (Total length in seahorses is measured from tip of tail to the top...

The Lined Tamarin Wrasse inhabits lagoons and seaward reefs in the Indo-West Pacific up to 42 meters deep. They have a very detailed pattern that makes them very desirable with hobbyists. This wrasse is reef safe with caution as they will not bother with corals but, they will snack on shrimp and...

The Bird Wrasse, (Gomphosus varius) is a member of the family Labridae, known commonly as the wrasses. A beautiful fish reaching a length of almost twelve inches, the Bird Wrasse, like all wrasses is a protogynous hermaphrodite. This means that all bird wrasses are born female, and then...

Green Toadstool Leather Corals are among the most popular corals in all of the marine aquarium hobby. We still believe them to be under-rated. Sarcophyton in general were one of the first corals to be kept successfully in aquariums because their preferred wild habitat is one that is fairly...

The Island Boxfish just landed at Quality Marine for the first time! When considering keeping this boxfish in an aquarium, it is important to provide them with a suitable environment that includes plenty of hiding places, live rock, and open swimming space. Providing a varied diet is essential...

The Curly-Que Pistol Shrimp is one of the coolest creatures in the ocean! This tiny shrimp has a unique weapon that allows it to stun prey and defend itself: a specialized claw that snaps shut with a loud popping sound. The snap is so powerful that it creates a shockwave and a cavitation...

Today, we present to you the hyper-rare and jaw-dropping beautiful Mauritius Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus hemitaeniatus), a Holy Grail Wrasse if there ever was one. Only a few specimens of this fish have ever made it into the Americas, and not many more have ever been in captivity anywhere...

Yellow/Orange Smooth Rhinopias Scorpions are ambush predators, lying motionless on the seafloor and using their camouflage to blend in with their surroundings before striking at prey with lightning-fast speed. Typically Rhinopias will initially consume live prey, but they can be conditioned to...

The Wild Brazilian Reidi Seahorses are available in an array of different colors that can change based on their environment. In house, they are being fed a mix of Nutramar Live Brine Shrimp and Gamma Frozen Brine Shrimp. Click to learn more

Zoanthids are the first “coral” for many marine aquarium keepers and it's easy to see why. They come in a wild myriad of colors, most of them are quite hardy and grow quickly under good conditions. Among our staff favorites here are our Caribbean Ultra Zoanthids. You don't recognize the name...

The Squire's Wrasse is a “new” fish in the aquarium hobby. While the fish has obviously existed for a very long time indeed, it was only recently classified as its own species by Fenton Walsh in 2014. Its scientific name, Cirrhilabrus squirei, comes from Lyle Squire and family, who were...

This one-of-a-kind Aberrant Imperator Angel is truly remarkable. Imperator Angels are known for their striking appearance, with a deep blue body and bright yellow stripes and spots on their fins and face, so these unusual markings make this angel even more remarkable. For continued health, we...

The fish we usually call the “Julii Cleaner Wrasse” here in North America has a few other common names worldwide like “Yellowband Tubelip,” which makes sense when you see the adult coloration and exaggerated lips. The “Yellow Tail Wrasse,” which is unimaginative, but also accurate for both the...

The Blue Spiny Lobster is a very unique species that will look remarkable roaming around your aquarium. Their vibrant patterns are very appealing to the hobbyist. They are known to make sounds within in your aquarium, which is incredible to experience. They can grow quite large, so they will...