Recently, we have been hearing a lot of questions about the unique harpacticoid copepod, Tisbe biminiensis. Tisbe pods are a super
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What is the Best Macroalgae for a Reef Tank?
Marine aquarists and reef keepers are using macroalgae in their tanks as a source of natural filtration more frequently. Many reef
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Should I Add Snails to My Refugium?
If you guessed that a refugium is a wordplay on refuge and aquarium, you guessed right! A refugium is simply a tank for plant and
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To Tumble or Not to Tumble?
If you decided to use a refugium for filtration of the reef tank than you most likely know how you want to stock it. But, if you’re
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What Copepods are Best for the Reef Tank?
One of the most fascinating parts of this hobby is the colossal variety of creatures that will take up residence in the reef tank. This
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Is Sea Lettuce a Good Macroalgae for the Refugium?
If you are looking for a way to control nutrient levels in the reef tank, macroalgae is a great way to do it! You may have heard about
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How Long Does Live Phytoplankton Last?
Phytoplankton is a crucial part of the ocean’s food web. So, it only makes sense that phyto should also be a crucial part of our
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What Light is Good for a Refugium?
Back in the early days of the hobby, there were not many choices when it came to lighting. The basic options for light fixtures were
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How Often Should I Add Copepods to the Reef Tank?
A reef tank is a complex system with a lot of different components. All these moving parts must be fully functioning for the ecosystem
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How Fast Does Macroalgae Grow?
A good portion of hobbyists will grow macroalgae in their reef tank systems. It has even become more common to see planted display
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How Red Mangrove Aquaculture is Improving the Waters of the Gulf of Mexico
Mangroves are trees that grow in the coastal waters in tropical and subtropical regions. The term mangrove is also used for referring
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How Red Ogo is Helping to Restore the US Pacific Coastline
We are taking a dive deep into the world’s oceans and reefs! At AlgaeBarn, one of our top priorities is promoting more sustainability
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The BIG 4 Refugium Macros
It’s sort of hard to believe today that Caulerpa spp. macroalgae were once the only seaweed used in planted refugia. Well, pretty much
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5 Fish for the Refugium
For a lot of people, a refugium is an opportunity to keep an “extra” tank. This doesn’t necessarily mean more of the same; in fact, the
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Advanced Refugium Lighting
Planted refugia are used to cultivate macroalgae. And that’s about the only thing that has stayed the same over the years. As time goes
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Blue Hypnea: The Next Hot Refugium Macro?
Though it sells out quickly when available, blue hypnea is out there for the grabs. And it’s well worth it for those that cater to its
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Upgrading to the ULTIMATE Refugium Starter Pack
You might be setting up a brand-new reef tank. Maybe you’re doing some upgrades to an existing aquarium. Either way, you’ll have a lot
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Natural Water Quality Management for Non-Photosynthetic Reef Aquaria
There was once a time when zooxanthellate corals (especially SPS corals) were considered impossible to keep in captivity. Then
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What Do I Need for a Saltwater Fish Tank?
Whether scouting for your first aquarium, or “graduating” from a freshwater aquarium, there is something about a saltwater aquarium
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An Overview of the Filefishes
In the Age of the Reef Tank, many cool (but not reef-safe) saltwater fish families that were once extremely population are now relative
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