Keeping saltwater fish and corals is the most fascinating and addictive hobby in the known universe. And if you don’t have a reef tank, there are many reasons you should get one. However, in life, there is no such thing as perfection. So, here are the top 5 things reefers hate the most about the…
In order to stop or limit, avoid many of the challenges the reef aquarium owners into. It’s time to talk about phase two of the cycle, which is usually conducted at the 4-month stage of the aquarium. This goes way beyond the ammonia or nitrogen cycle and gets to the heart of setting up a…
When you choose the right fish for your tank, you need to cover many bases. You need to make sure that they are peaceful, so they get on with all their tank mates; they don’t eat your coral; they look fantastic with complementing colors. There are different areas of the tank that they cover. Some…
In today’s saltwater aquarium guide, when you thought you had this reefing thing down, the water started to turn yellow and needed to be polished. So, this is how you can maintain crystal clear water in your reef tanks. It’s time to talk about the carbon that helps keep the water pristine. These are two-minute…
So you have mastered the art of growing coral to such a degree that your tank has become cluttered, and your colonies have reached the water surface. Well, what’s next? Building a frag tank is a fun and rewarding step to keep evolving in the hobby. Growing and collecting corals to sell or share with…
Let’s learn everything about the Yellow Blotch Rabbitfish, also known as the Orange Spotted Foxface Rabbitfish. They are a great fish to have in the tank and get huge. PRICE: Usually, you will see them going for about $80 each. You can get a little higher up than your regular Rabbitfish, but definitely, because they…
The Ugly stage or the new stage of my tank is relentless. There are top 10 things to get you past this: Be Patient An ounce of patience can be the only cure. Unfortunately, it happens to everyone; the ugly brown is inevitable. So, if you can power through it and be patient to get…
The Purple Tilefish is one of the top favorite fishes in the hobby due to its beautiful lilac body color and crimson red marking along the outer edges of its tail. It is an eye-catching fish to have among a reef aquarium. With that being said, the purple Tilefish is definitely reef safe. It is…
Welcome to the top ten list of the easiest corals to keep in a reef. Soft coral and mushrooms are known for being hardy. They do not require any dosing to promote growth, and they need little to no monitoring besides water changes, lighting, and flow. If this is your first reef tank, then these…
What is the difference between a reef tank and a saltwater tank? First off, let’s define both of those terms just so we are on the same page, and then, we will explore what they are and the difference in setting up and maintaining them. The terms reef tank refers to a saltwater aquarium that…