This article talks about SPS corals and some tips for choosing and placing these spectacular corals. One key to keeping an eye-catching SPS-dominated reef is to plan ahead of time and think about what the reef might look like in a year or two when it matures. Do your homework and know all you can…
A lot of reefers are into small polyp stony aquariums. You see them all over the online forums. It is no surprise because an SPS reef can be a striking display of shapes and colors. The problem is, as much as we like them, they don’t always like us. An SPS tank can be very…
Coral reefs are noisy places, but maybe not for why you are thinking. Sure, sound carries incredibly far inside the ocean, and ships contribute to noise pollution, but fish make a lot of noise themselves. You are probably aware of the noises whales make, but even the common clownfish in many of your reef tanks…
Here, you will know about five different filters options that you should use on your first saltwater aquarium. Auto Filter Roller Tanks like Red Sea Reefers come with built-in filter socks as the first filtration stage. They catch uneaten food and help remove detritus that heads down to your sump. But, filter socks can be…
Welcome to our list of the top 10 worst beginner fish. However, before we start this list, we have two disclaimers: First, there are exceptions to all of these rules. If you have your heart set for one of these fish, you can do that. But anyone of the fish in this list is on…
Hybrid fish may be rare in the reef tank hobby, but they are not that rare on wild coral reefs. These mixed fish sell for huge amounts of money when they are available. Hybrids are relatively common on the border where two species meet in the wild. For instance, nearly 50% of large marine-angle fish…
How many gallons of water does it you to run your saltwater aquarium for an entire year? Many enthusiasts looking forward to setting up their own reef tank wonder how much it costs to keep up the utilities every year. So, let’s start with water: How are You Billed? It will help if you start…
In this saltwater aquarium guide, we are going to learn how to do a good water change to make it easier and most effective, tools needed. It’s time to do a water change. The challenge here is all kinds of pollutants build up in the water, some measurable, some less so. Some contaminants also build…
Are you new to fish keeping? If you are, you might have heard all the warnings of overfeeding your fish. Unfortunately, nobody tells you how not to do it. If your most pressing question is “How should I feed my fish?” then this article is for you. Here’s what you need to know. How To…
Keeping a marine aquarium is a fantastic hobby, and it’s growing all the time. But, there are still some people out there who don’t have a reef tank. If that’s you, here are eleven reasons why you should get one. Research Half the fun of buying something new is the research. Right? Well, the opportunities…