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 | 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...
by admin | Apr 22, 2019 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week, Reef Tank Advice
The Blue Ridge Coral skeletons are commonly sold as dead bleached coral decorations. It is often mistaken for a small polyp stony (SPS) coral because of this hard exoskeleton. It really is an octocoral (soft coral) with long, thin polyps and its growth forms are...
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 15, 2019 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week, Reef Tank Advice
The Black Sun Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. This coral should be placed in a sheltered area with low light and only moderate water flow. The Black Sun Coral is hardy but requires special care in feeding. Like many low light corals, it does not contain...
by admin | Apr 9, 2019 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week, Reef Tank Advice
The Hammer Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. Its polyps are visible throughout the day and night and do to its long waving tentacles, beginners and lay people often think it is an anemone. Common colors are green, tan, or brown but many ultras are available...
