In this article, we learn about the Razorfish, also known as the Striped Shrimpfish. It is a unique fish because of how it swims, eats, and looks in the tank. This fish is a distant relative of seahorses and pipefish. The body of a Razorfish is encased in transparent bony plates that protect it from…
In the reefing hobby, you can add many beautiful fish to your tank, depending on the size of your tank and fish care requirement. This article lists the top 10 favorite stunning saltwater fish for the reefing hobby. Some remarkable species are on this list, so read the article to the end. Emperor Angelfish The Emperor…
In this article, we’ll discuss a Parrotfish species – the Princess Parrotfish. They have vibrant colors that will catch anyone’s eye. They have almost neon-looking pinks, blues, greens, purples, and so many other colors across their body, and a lot of white in between makes them stand out. Prices: A juvenile Parrotfish typically costs around $60…
In this article, we learn about the five-lined cardinal fish. They have a white body with white tiger stripes running down their entire body, a yellow spot near the tail, and a black dot in the center. It acts as another set of eyes to help the Cardinal fish avoid predators upon attack. They are…
When you set up a new tank, every new reef keeper learns a few things. In this article, you’ll learn what reefers learn after owning their tanks long-term. How to avoid the ugly stage While you will get outbreaks of cyanobacteria or dulcet if you want the tank to stay from the ugly stage in…
This article teaches about frogspawn coral, which comes in various colors and variations. Prices: It charges between $45 and $60 per head. Tank Size: It doesn’t matter. These corals can thrive even in Nano tanks up to massive reefs. As long as you keep the levels in check and your nutrition level right, you’ll be…
Do you need a protein skimmer? The answer is no. Everything in the tank is optional. But the real question worth asking is – is a skimmer worth it? That’s a system design question. What is the problem I’m trying to address with the skimmer and is it the best tool for the job. What…
If you search online for help on why your corals are dying, all too often, the response will be that you should start by upgrading your LEDs, dosing various randomly selected trace elements, or pouring in coral food. While it can sound far sexier to fix your problems by buying good bacteria, phytoplankton, or amino…
How does somebody achieve and maintain 0.1 phosphates and a related nitrate level without the constant use of phosphate removers? Water Changes The answer is simple. The levels drift from their zone and match the food input to your export or filtration. It could be as simple as water changes. If 10% a month of…
The first pollutant today is something that reefers call biological warfare. It’s where corals release toxins to keep danger away. Biologists call it allelopathy or the use of chemical compounds to suppress competitors’ growth. It’s not limited to corals fighting each other. Algae can produce toxins that harm coral; Cyanobacteria and-celled micro-organisms can also play…