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Aurelia aurita is the scientific name (or binomial nomenclature) for one of the world's most common (and beautiful) jellyfish. They are called a few different things, among them “Moon Jelly” is probably the most common, though “Common Jellyfish” and “White Jellyfish” are also sometimes used. In...

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...

When it comes to choosing your cleanup crew, there are lots of options. A well-rounded group should include a variety of different inverts, and perhaps a job specific fish or two. When it actually comes down to choosing these critters, the internet can give you a lot of variable opinions on...

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...

Not only are Scolymia gorgeous, but they aren't difficult to keep either. They don't really have a size requirement for a tank, Mini Scolys make excellent desktop nano-tank corals! You can keep them very close to other Scolys so collect away! They'll do best placed on a soft grain sand bed or a...

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 Ecoscape Reef Rock is incredibly porous, providing ample surface area for beneficial bacteria and makes the rock very light weight. This rock is designed with a realistic appearance to mimic well-established live rock. Our Ecoscape Reef is pH neutral, which a perfect solution for reef...

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...

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 rockwork allowing your fish to graze whilst giving you a close-up view of your fish feeding! Use in conjunction with Nutramar Marine Algae &...

Horseshoe Crabs are commonly known as ‘living dinosaurs’ because their fossils show they lived 445 million years ago, and they have not evolved much in the past 200 million years. They are actually arthropods and not true crabs, which means they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions...

Palinurellus wieneckii is a lobster that has the brilliant coloration of having already been cooked when it hasn't! Not to worry though, even though these small lobsters do (rarely) show up in rural fish markets, you're not likely to see one at your local grocery store (cooked or raw!) The fact...

Aquacultured Regal Angelfish is renowned for its vibrant and distinctive coloration. It has a deep, compressed body with yellow and blue stripes. Adult Regal Angelfish can reach a size of about 8 to 10 inches. Regal Angelfish are known to form monogamous pairs for breeding. However, successful...

The Solomon Islands Acropora have great colorations and quality. These are collected from short supply chain, which eliminate inconsistent levels of care and increase survivability. We here at Quality Marine place the utmost importance on supply chains and are very proud to offer livestock from...

The Brownbar Pistol Shrimp is one of those rare species with very few common names. They consist of pretty much any combination of Brownbar or Yellowbar and Pistol or Snapping Shrimp (though to be fair, we did find one instance where they were called Shore Shrimp.) It got its scientific name...

Paracanthurus hepatus is a fish of many (common) names. It is frequently called Blue Tang, a name that causes some confusion as it shares this moniker with a Caribbean surgeonfish from another genus. It's also called Palette Tang because its pattern looks something like the palette an artist...