In this article, we are talking about the Red Serpent Sea Starfish. These have some blinding red colorations, and when those reds come out from the rock, it looks straight out of a sci-fi movie. Price: these fishes are hard to get, but if you do, you’d have to pay upwards of $100 for one. Tank: These…
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…
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…
These are the top 5 most frequently asked questions about sand or substrate for our marine aquariums: What Kind of Sand Can We Use For A Reef Tank? The vast majority of sand or substrate marketed for our marine or saltwater tank will be some form of aragonite. Aragonite substrates are made from calcium carbonate,…
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…
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…
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…
In this article, we will be looking at the care requirements and eccentrics of the Knobby Fancy Brittle Sea Star. They are great to have in a tank, as they have a really fun personality. They are also popular as the Chain Stars. Prices: You will normally spend about $24 to get one. The price also…
If you are planning to add something new to your aquarium, then Marble Sea Star might be the answer to your question. Also, popular as the Red Tile Starfish, they are pretty popular in the reef-keeping hobby. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about this absolutely beautiful creature. Introduction PRICE: You…
In the addictive world of marine reef keeping, you can keep a wide variety of corals as well as entertaining characterful fishes like the Golden Puffer Fish. But away from fishes and corals, the ultra-humble cleanup crew is usually tasked with keeping your rocks and corals clean of algae. But in a hobby with such…