Now and then, you need to take a little bit of punt on a fish that may or may not get on with your corals or cleanup crew in order to get a real showpiece fish. That’s all this article is all about. Top 3 Reef Fish With Caution 3. Yellow Longnose Butterfly Butterflyfish are…
Heatwaves are a major issue in the summer. For cold water, pet fish like Goldfish, Livebearers, Oxolotol, and others cannot tolerate warm temperatures for a long period. Heating an aquarium is easy. Just get an aquarium heater. But, collating water using a chiller can cost several hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on how…
Your saltwater tanks are going to evaporate water. There is a right and wrong way to deal with it, and every reefer did it wrong on day one. In this article, we are going to show you how to deal with evaporation, but how to deal with it easily with an Auto Top Off. The…
Did you know that coral smells can tell us a lot about their health? As it turns out, it can! By measuring the quantity and mic of chemicals released by coral, we might be able to find out much stress the coral is under. In this article, we are putting forth all the information about…
Will sudden increase in PAR from removing yellow pigments overstress or shocks the corals? Or should we change carbonate more frequently to reduce the advancement and flows of yellowish water? A quick internet search will provide you with very little if any all reports or experiences of PAR loss due to water pigments. But, even…
Water chemistry is a huge deal in reef aquariums as there are many methods to help maintain water quality. However, because there are so many options, it can be overwhelming at first glance, and it takes some time to figure out what they all do and what makes sense for your home aquarium. So, let’s…
This article talks about one of the most popular corals in the hobby, the Hollywood Stunner Chalice Coral. Prices: You can expect to get a frag for $20. However, if you are looking for a nice big piece, you might have to spend about $100. Care Level: Moderate, and that too only because sometimes, it might…
Marine biology and reef science are an intricate part of our reef tanks. The complex interaction of chemistry, physics, biology, and even geology is credibly interesting. When you look at the fishes and corals in your aquarium, you will realize that there is so much more going on than what just meets your eyes. As…
So, are you also planning to introduce Berghia Nudibranchs in your system to help mow down Aiptasia? Aiptasia is an annoying pest Anemone that reproduces quickly if you don’t have some way to keep it under control. Unfortunately, in larger tanks and facilities, that is not an option. It is like giving somebody hand spade…
Expensive Lights Here, we are talking about expensive lights in general. This light will surely grow your corals and make your tank look great. But, pretty much all the mainstream lights and probably some non-mainstream ones. There is an argument that you will be future-proofing yourself when you inevitably upgrade your system. But, the reality…