Yellow tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
A bright flash of yellow against the blue reef. Look closely for the small white spine near its tail.
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Powder blue tang
Acanthurus leucosternon
Powder-blue coloring, a dark face, and a yellow dorsal fin make this fish easy to pick out among the corals.
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Clownfish
The familiar faces of the reef
Orange, black, and white patterns bring plenty of personality to the aquarium. See their different markings in our photo archive.
See the photographs →A closer look
The yellow tang’s color stands out against the blue-lit reef. Yellow tangs feed primarily on algae, as described by Georgia Aquarium. The powder blue tang’s pale blue body, dark face, and yellow dorsal fin are its distinctive markings; LiveAquaria’s species profile offers more information.
Our photographs also show clownfish with different patterns. We have kept their label broad rather than guessing their exact species or color varieties from photographs alone.
Planning a reef of your own? These are photo profiles, not a stocking plan. Check the adult size, compatibility, and care needs of each species before choosing fish.