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Marine fishkeeping has had a long history and dates back to the times of the Roman when they were recorded to keep Venetian glass jars for their anemones to be put outdoors. It was not until the 1950s that the first personal saltwater fish keeping began using the standard rectangular aquariums. This is still very much how saltwater fishes are kept today and remain as one of the more popular hobbies around. The few common marine fishes which are being kept at the homes include the sergeant major damselfish, the percula clownfish and the jeweled blennies.

Unlike how it is practiced today, saltwater was previously collected from the beach fronts as it was considered to be natural and most suitable. However, it was found that the natural saltwater, despite containing the natural nutrients also contained organisms and pollutants which might not be needed. Since it is not always easily accessible, hobbyists have since started using so-called ‘artificial’ saltwater which are manufactured and mixed to be as natural as possible to ensure a suitable living environment within the aquariums. Apart from the water, the lighting, the surrounding environment as well as the plants used inside the aquariums too play integral roles to ensure the wellbeing of the fishes.