For so many aquarium hobbyists, the pandemic years were a time–while stuck at home–to really dive deep into the art. Mike Brandt became
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CADE Keeper Profile: Brad R.
Brad Ramsdell, a Novi, Michigan-based hobbyist, recalls that he first came to become an aquarium hobbyist when his girlfriend (now
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CADE Keeper Profile: Ali B.
For many couples, the unique trials and triumphs of marine aquarium keeping can truly be a bonding experience. In some of these cases,
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Curating the Reef Tank
Mixed reef tanks are well-loved because you can keep a diverse collection of corals in one tank. Many hobbyists like mixed reef tanks
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Bulletproof Refugiums – Lighting
Welcome to our series on building bulletproof refugiums! It should come as no surprise that we field a lot of questions about how to
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Keeping the Azure Damselfish
Small fishes rule the marine aquarium world. If you only have space or cash for a small tank, they’re a godsend. Have a huge tank?
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AlgaeBarn is honoring our heroes this Veteran’s Day
The servicemen and women of the US military make sacrifices every day to protect our freedom, which many of us don't even realize.
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AlgaeBarn is celebrating the octopus!
Everyone's favorite eight-armed mollusk is having its very own day! October 8th is Octopus Day, and what better way to celebrate than
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All about Tisbe pods
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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CADE Keeper Profile: Daniella (@swampwitchreefs)
Like some of us, Danielle explains that she originally developed an interest in aquariums through her work as an employee for one of
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Conservation Week – Frags, Frags, Frags
In honor of conservation week, we are talking about how we can take action for our oceans. The efforts we make as hobbyists can have
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Nonprofit Spotlight: ARC Reef
Today is Nonprofit Day and we are celebrating one of our favorite nonprofits, ARC Reef! As part of our mission to improve
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Trophic Structure in the Reef Aquarium Part 2
Part one of this series took a brief look at the different levels of the Food Pyramid. So, why does it so often look like a pyramid in
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Using the Ultimate Aquarium Cycle Kit
One thing aquarists learn from the start–and should never forget–is that the health and survival of all higher lifeforms (fish, corals,
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Using the Aquarium Cycle Kit
One of the more fundamental tasks one must undertake when maintaining a saltwater aquarium is controlling nitrogenous waste. Most
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Keeping the Pinnatus Batfish
The pinnatus, or pinnate, batfish (Platax pinnatus) is instantly recognizable (at least as a juvenile), not just for its attractive
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Do I Need a Protein Skimmer?
There are a lot of tough calls in reef aquarium keeping. While the focus of attention should be on creating the healthiest and most
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5 Tips for Increasing Aquarium Fish Compatibility
You purchased only the very best aquarium filtration equipment. You tested the water every other day. You feed top-shelf foods. You did
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7 Newbie Aquascaping Mistakes
Undoubtedly, aquascaping is an art form. Designing and building the rock structure in a reef tank can be as satisfying as keeping the
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A Look at the Goatfishes
On account of their huge adult sizes, there are a few fish families that should be pretty much restricted to public aquaria (we’ll just
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