by admin | Apr 8, 2019 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week, Reef Tank Advice
Anchor coral is like other Euphyllia coral but is distinguished by its tentacles with anchor shaped tips. There many color variations including blue, gold, orange, green and others. It derives most of its nutrition from the photosynthesis of symbiotic Zooxanthellae...
by admin | Apr 2, 2019 | Aquarium Care, Reef Tank Advice
Cons: Some people consider it to be less natural looking.There are many burrowing fish and invertebrates that should not be kept in a bare bottom tank. Some people will put sand in a shallow container for these creatures, but these often become stagnant.You will not...
by admin | Apr 1, 2019 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week, Reef Tank Advice
The Birdsnest Coral is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral that may be one of the better choices for reef enthusiasts wanting to take their first try with SPS as it may be a little less demanding than some of the other SPS varieties. It is a beautiful coral found in a...
by admin | Apr 1, 2019 | Fish of The Week, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Care
The Bristletooth Tomini Tang is often called “Tommy Tang” for short, not to be confused with Tommy Tang the famous Tai chef. Generally, tangs are reserved for large tanks a minimum of 125 gallons, but this tang is a good choice for middle size reef tanks of at least...
by admin | Mar 26, 2019 | Aquarium Care, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish Care
The primary function of carbon media, such as activated carbon, is to help eliminate metabolic waste from water. Metabolic waste is often referred to as organics, the natural byproduct of marine life. Fish produce organics, but a little-known fact is that...
by admin | Mar 26, 2019 | 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 | Mar 19, 2019 | Aquarium Care, Reef Tank Advice
Carbon Dosing Explained In a nutshell carbon dosing is for the purpose of growing bacteria in order to consume phosphates and nitrates, which are then exported via a protein skimmer. So, don’t consider it for tanks without skimmers. As the bacteria are removed by the...
by admin | Mar 15, 2019 | Coral Care, Coral of the Week
Coral of the Week | Hexagon Brain Coral The Hexagon Brain Coral is similar to Favia Coral but is the sole representative of its Genus. It is distinguished by the hexagon shapes of its striated corallites. This beautiful encrusting coral is relatively easy to keep...
by admin | Mar 15, 2019 | Fish of The Week, Reef Tank Advice, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Care
Fish of the Week | Zebra Moray Eel The Zebra Moray Eel perhaps one of the best choices for those wanting to add an eel to an aquarium 125 gallons or larger. This docile eel is no threat to its tankmates, out swimming during the day more than most eels and nice looking...
by admin | Mar 4, 2019 | Fish of The Week, Saltwater Fish Care
Fish of the Week | Ruby Red Scooter Dragonet The Ruby Red Dragonet is a beautiful small fish but can be hard to keep. A well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock and a good pod population is a must. It requires an aquarium with only docile fish and...
