by admin | Aug 5, 2021 | Aquarium Care, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish Care
Learn how to maintain a stable reef aquarium by understanding the importance of your water levels and how to dose properly. Ammonia – Nitrite – Nitrate When a new tank is started it needs to have some waste added to start the nitrogen cycle. This is accomplished by...
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 | Aug 9, 2021 | Aquarium Care, Aquarium Pet Store, Reef Tank Advice
According to the first online definition of the word “hobby” that pops up on Google, a hobby is “an activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure.” Almost all hobbies involve varying degrees of investment of both time and money. But this hobby does...
by admin | Aug 3, 2021 | Aquarium Care, Aquarium Pet Store, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish Care
This is an extensive topic which requires research and experimentation to understand. These few tips and bits of information only touch the surface of the topic, but hopefully will stimulate some thought and further research. 1) It is by no means good for either of...
by admin | Aug 2, 2021 | Aquarium Care, Aquarium Pet Store, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish
Follow these tips to saltwater aquarium success and you will not regret starting your new hobby. Some information online and even from people at saltwater aquarium stores can make you feel stupid and overcomplicate this rewarding and fun hobby. They can even scare...
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 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week
The Carnation Tree Coral is difficult to keep but may be worth the effort because it is quite beautiful. It is found in a variety of flamboyant colors with red or orange being the most common. If you do not buy one attached to a small rock you will need to mount it to...
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 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week, Reef Tank Advice
Bullseye coral, not to be confused with Bullseye Rhodactis Mushrooms, is in the Caulastrea family. It is easy to care for if proper conditions are provided. Bullseye likes low to medium water flow and is sensitive to bright light so place accordingly. It has short...
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...
