This article will focus on the Round face Batfish, also famous as Longfin Batfish or Platax Teria Batfish. This fish goes by a whole variety of names in the market, but overall, we will learn about this beautiful Batfish. Prices: You will usually spend about $80 to get one, and that is just a Juvenile….
Non-photosynthetic corals are some of the most beautiful corals out there. However, they are very high maintenance and require regular daily feeding. The best way to feed them is to break the feeding into two parts: Step 1: Triggering The initial feed is just enough to trigger the coral’s feeding response. For example, it takes…
This article will talk about some of the worst beginner fish. But, here, we are not asking you not to buy fish; instead, take it as a disclaimer before you consider getting a lot of species. These fish can be great beginner fish, but some have things that many people don’t know and need to…
You should do five things before adding coral to your reef aquarium. 5. Make Sure the Tank is Completely Cycled Before Adding any Coral This might seem basic to long-term hobbyists, but most beginners suffer from the problem of dying corals just because they don’t follow this basic rule. If you set up a tank…
This article is all about Cyphastrea and Astreopora. A few years ago, they were some of the rarest corals imported and seldom seen in stores. Much of their popularity is the direct result of their propagation in all these years, which is commendable for this hobby. It is really difficult to tell both of these…
Most researchers and hobbyists love working with coral because of its diversity, color, and different textures. Coral is a colony, and each polyp is an individual animal itself; when you start to see those animals do what they naturally do, you feel privileged to witness such a beautiful process, and all you hope is to…
Giant clams of the genus Tridacna are the popular mollusk in the reef aquarium. Now, most people that aren’t into this hobby are familiar with it. Most people who aren’t much into the hobby are familiar only with the clamshell. But, the true beauty can only be realized when they live as they have a…
How many fishes can you have in a saltwater tank? A lot. But, do you mean how many fishes total in one tank, or do you mean how many different types of saltwater fish can live in the same tank together? Or perhaps, how many different saltwater fish species are there to choose from that…
Fiji pink isn’t pink, a black sand bed will scratch the heck out of your aquarium, and a bare bottom is a terrible idea. Why Do You Need Sand Bed? There are three primary functions of a sand bed: Beneficial Bacteria: Firstly, a sand bed is a home for beneficial bacteria, there is a lot…
There are a ton of subtle pleasures in the reef aquarium hobby that you don’t first realize, but what makes the hobby awesome. So, here are the top 4 common favorites of every reefer: 4. Crystal clear water When you go to your local fish shop, the first thing you will notice is just how…