You have completed the cycling process to add your first fish to the tank. For this article, we’ll be taking this as a baseline and how you can add the first fish to the tank. Choosing the First Fish For any saltwater tank, a Clownfish is an ideal first fish choice because they are very…
Botonical are dead and dying plants matter. It could be leaves, cones, barks, driftwood, and even sea pods. You don’t necessarily need them in your tank. Let’s take vitamins, for example. As human beings, we can survive without vitamins, but with them, you get better. The same is true with botanicals. What does Botanicals Do?…
When it comes to the identification of corals as the correct genus species, we put in a tiny bit of effort. However, there are situations where getting the name right has some real-world practical impact. In this case, it’s a killer that hides in plain sight. Let’s talk about the genus Acanthastrea. Since Acanthastrea was…
In this article, we are learning all about the Bumblebee Snails. Price: $2 per snails Tank Size: It doesn’t matter. They can be in tanks as small as nano, to as big as a 300-gallon reef. Most important is making sure they have plenty of food to eat. A typical tank for these snails is…
In this article, we are learning all about the walking batfish. Here, you’ll learn how to take care of all the variations of Batfishes. Batfishes Overview Price: $60 Tank Size Seventy-five gallons and one is built specifically for the batfish, layout-wise. Since this is a bottom dweller, you’ll need a thick sandbed and plenty of…
In this article, we’ll talk about everything you need to know about Copepods. What are they, where do they come from, are they beneficial, and much more? What is a Copepod? By definition, these tiny zooplankton encrustations are like the cows of the sea. They eat phytoplankton and convert the sun’s energy for higher trophic…
In this article, we’ll discuss how to prevent and remove algae from an aquarium. This is one of the most common issues in the hobby today. How to keep your water crystal clear. There are a lot of foundational elements that are very similar to removing algae from your tank. We are going to discuss…
In this article, we’ll talk about pre-filter sponges. Many people misunderstand what their use is, or most have dabbled into it, but it didn’t pan out for them. What is a Pre-Filter Sponge? The pre-filter sponge goes at the beginning of your intake on a hang-on back filter or a canister. They come in different…
Want to build a tiny chunk of the ocean with corals, starfish, Sea Cucumber, and even Hermit crabs? In this article, we’ll show you how you can build this tank step by step. The goal is to prove that reef keeping can be simple and done on a budget. Equipment For this setup, use a…
In this article, we’ll learn about the Bellus Angelfish, also known as the Ornate Angelfish. The females will be much more sought after as they have a very dark blue coloration that pops under the right LED lights. At the same time, the males are usually tan with an orange accent. A school of these…