by admin | Jul 14, 2021 | Aquarium Care, Fish of The Week, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Care
Peppermint shrimp do not generally eat coral. When first introduced to a tank they may take a bite of a soft polyp but will learn that it is not edible. They consume detritus, uneaten food, and decomposing organic material. It may sometimes look like they are eating...
by admin | Jul 20, 2020 | Fish of The Week, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Care
The names “Dottyback” and ‘Pseudochromis” are used interchangeably so you will see this “splendid” fish listed under both names. This hearty fish is a great addition to FOWLR or reef aquariums with a few cautions. The Splendid Dottyback fish can do well in tanks 30...
by admin | Jul 29, 2019 | Fish of The Week, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Care
This puffer is named for the stage of its life where it is deep blue to black with white spots over the entire body. It has a second transitionary stage where its’ body is patches of yellow and patches of the black and white speckled pattern. In the third and final...
by admin | May 13, 2019 | Fish of The Week, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Care
Gem Tangs are one of the most exotic fish for marine aquariums and fetch a price worthy of that distention. They are found in the Western Indian Ocean at deep water making them difficult to collect and expensive to ship to the US. Like most other tangs, Gems can be...
by admin | Apr 15, 2019 | Fish of The Week, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Care
The Clown Triggerfish is quite popular due to its unique dramatic coloration. It eats primarily shellfish and other invertebrates in the wild and will also do so in the aquarium making it more appropriate for a fish only aquarium rather than a reef. It is often...
by admin | Apr 8, 2019 | Fish of The Week, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish Care
The Harty Chalk Bass remains smaller than most Bass, reaching only 3”, and it is reef safe making it an excellent choice for smaller reef aquariums. In larger tanks, more than one can be kept, but they should be added at the same time to avoid territorial issues. They...
