The two most hated things for a saltwater aquarium keeper are fish diseases and “bad” algae. Some hobbyists make an attempt to go all
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Sea Urchins in the Reef Aquarium
My first sight of a real, live sea urchin was in an aquarium (a friend’s) rather than in the sea. This was in my youth (i.e. quite a
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Bubble Algae: How Bad Is It?
Every reef tank has some form of hardscape--a reef base. Unless they are obtained dry, these materials almost always have some form of
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What Does pH/Alkalinity Actually Mean?
“Some aquarists delight in testing the water for its pH. If you must do this (and believe me it is not necessary), then use the
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Do Giant Clams Eat Phytoplankton?
Particularly for aquarium animals, the giant clams (Tridacna and Hippopus spp.) attain impressive sizes. They are, in fact, among the
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A Sump AND a Refugium?
Our aquarium systems grow over time. It’s almost inevitable. It’s well-nigh organic. And we surely all hope that as they grow, they get
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