The answer to this question is a little bit loaded because it implies that you need GFO, aka Granular Ferric Oxide, for a reef tank to be successful, which isn’t true. GFO can be an excellent reef-keeping tool, but not everyone needs to use it. So, when would you need to use GFO. First, look at…
In this article, we will learn about the Blue Stripe Snapper, aka Blue Line Sea Perch. Price: You’ll have to spend about $50 to get one of these in your tank at a decent size. Tank Size: You will need a huge aquarium for these as they do get huge, and they are also very active swimmers. So,…
Are LED lights suitable for a saltwater aquarium? Absolutely! And if that is all you are looking for, then you have your answer. But, if you want to know why they are an excellent option for all kinds of saltwater aquariums, including the most light-demanding reef tanks filled with SPS, and also how you can…
To a newbie reefer, it might look like there are thousands of things you need to get perfect to make your tank a success. But, when you understand the hobby, it is much simpler than you first thought. And you realize that the red herrings you fixated on as a newbie no longer matter to…
In this article, we learn about a fish now seen often in many aquariums, the Silver Monny, also known as Mono Fish or Moon Fish. Prices: You can usually expect to spend about $40 to get a decent-sized one. But, if you want a larger one, they will cost a little bit more. Tank Size: It is…
The seven most important factors about keeping LPS corals are currents and temperature to coral stinging. 1. Best Food LPS corals can eat Corsa food in contrast to SPS corals. For example, it is recommended to use Zooplankton, frozen food, lobster eggs, dry food, and artemia for more giant animals and fresh clams. 2. Water…
In the marine hobby, it has become relatively easy today to multiply coral and grow an entire aquarium back into a large reef over the years with the help of small frags. A more problematic issue, however, is the breeding of marine fish. Here it is often the case that these animals need very special…
With so many kinds of invertebrates, I have a tough time singling out just ten that aren’t for the average saltwater aquarium. In fact, thousands of them aren’t suitable, but in this chapter, I list ten that you may encounter at your aquarium dealer. OctopusesThese critters are incredible attractive cephalopods and every aquarist I know…
How long should I let my saltwater mix? How long you should allow your saltwater will depend on the marine salt mix itself. Every brand of sand and even types of marine salt of the same brand will have mixing instructions that work best for that specific type of salt. And while you might think…
Nutrition is essential for all living things. If you are lacking something in your food, bad things will happen. The same holds for fish, but we do not know much about the nutritional need of our fish, much less about our corals. So, in this article, we will talk about the nutritional need of our…