Discover saltwater oddball fish for sale at Live Fish Store, home to marine fish that do not fit the usual categories. Saltwater oddballs include predators, camouflage experts and true curiosities such as lionfish, moray eels, groupers, scorpionfish, filefish, boxfish and frogfish. They are the fish that stop visitors in their tracks, and we ship them overnight.
Why buy saltwater oddballs from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, unusual fish: we select robust specimens and pack each one carefully for transit.
- Overnight shipping: live fish ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: report any DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free.
Choosing the right saltwater oddball for your tank
Oddballs vary widely, so research each species before you order. Tank size ranges from around 30 gallons for small filefish or dwarf lionfish to well over 150 gallons for groupers, large morays and adult lionfish. Most are predators that will swallow any fish or shrimp that fits in their mouth, so choose tankmates of similar size and keep them away from ornamental shrimp.
Water should be stable, at 72-78°F with a specific gravity around 1.023-1.025, with generous filtration because large predators produce a lot of waste. Eels need a tightly sealed lid, lionfish and scorpionfish carry venomous spines that demand careful handling, and boxfish can release toxins when stressed. Feed meaty foods such as silversides, shrimp, squid and krill, and wean wild-caught predators onto frozen foods patiently.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Live fish ship overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air to minimize time in transit. Every order is covered by our live arrival guarantee: report a DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement. Qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free within the USA.
Frequently asked questions
Are saltwater oddballs reef safe?
Most are not. Many eat shrimp and small fish or nip corals, so they suit fish-only or FOWLR aquariums.
What tank size do oddball marine fish need?
It depends on the species: from around 30 gallons for small filefish to 150 gallons or more for groupers and morays.
Are oddball saltwater fish good for beginners?
Some hardy species can be, but most oddballs suit keepers with a mature tank and experience with predatory fish.
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