If you have recently purchased a salt water fish aquarium and are looking to fill it up with some exciting sea creatures, there are many options that you might find quite pleasing. From the exotic Rose Bubble Tip Anemone to the mysterious Burgess Butterfly to the colorful Blue Spot Jawfish, the options are virtually endless. A good saltwater fish store or marine aquarium guide can help you narrow down your fish choices to some great easy-to-care-for colorful species that will thrive in your beginner saltwater setup.



It is a good idea to start with some affordable salt water fish that are very hardy and will be compatible with one another, which you can learn more about by asking the experts and reading various books. Once your fish have acclimated to the environment and you feel comfortable caring for them, though, you can add some more exotic salt water fish to the mix. Just make sure they are compatible with one another and that you fully understand what size they will grow to and how you should be feeding them.

Aside from the fish and other sea creatures, there are many different plants and live coral that you can add to your tank. You can decorate your salt water fish aquarium in a variety of different ways, but most experts agree that using live rock will greatly increase your chances at success. Live rock is rock that is taken directly from the wild reefs; it is called live rock because it often has small living organisms living on and in it.

If you are unsure how you want to populate and decorate you salt water fish aquarium, take a trip to a local fish store and look at their setups and see what you like and compare the prices to see what fits in your budget. There are many wonderful varieties online as well, and the selection on the Internet is often more varied than what you will find in any store.