Saltwater aquarium fish: W
All saltwater fish whose common name starts with W, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.
7 species
Watanabei angelfish
Genicanthus watanabei
Saltwater5.9 in (15 cm) · 79 gal (300 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)
Wedgetail triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
Saltwater11.8 in (30 cm) · 106 gal (400 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Wheeler's prawn goby
Amblyeleotris wheeleri
Saltwater3.9 in (10 cm) · 30 gal (114 L)72–79°F (22–26°C)
White damsel
Dischistodus perspicillatus
Saltwater7.1 in (18 cm) · 75 gal (285 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
White's seahorse
Hippocampus whitei
Saltwater6.3 in (16 cm) · 30 gal (114 L)68–75°F (20–24°C)
Whitecap goby
Lotilia klausewitzi
Saltwater2 in (5 cm) · 11 gal (40 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)
Whitecheek tang
Acanthurus nigricans
Saltwater13.8 in (35 cm) · 129 gal (490 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
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