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 Read More about Trophic Structure in the Reef Aquarium Part 2
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, Read More about Using the Ultimate Aquarium Cycle Kit
Using the Aquarium Cycle Kit One of the more fundamental tasks one must undertake when maintaining a saltwater aquarium is controlling nitrogenous waste. Most Read More about Using the Aquarium Cycle Kit
Keeping the Pinnatus Batfish The pinnatus, or pinnate, batfish (Platax pinnatus) is instantly recognizable (at least as a juvenile), not just for its attractive Read More about Keeping the Pinnatus Batfish
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 Read More about Do I Need a Protein Skimmer?
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 Read More about 5 Tips for Increasing Aquarium Fish Compatibility
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 Read More about 7 Newbie Aquascaping Mistakes
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 Read More about A Look at the Goatfishes
Upgrading to the ULTIMATE Ecopack Pods. Phyto. At AlgaeBarn, these are the bread and butter of the reef aquarium diet. And for sure, these two items form the base of Read More about Upgrading to the ULTIMATE Ecopack
An Overview of the Firefishes Marine aquarists are blessed with a gigantic selection of beautiful fish species to keep. Among these, only some are peaceful, Read More about An Overview of the Firefishes
Utilizing the Peppermint Shrimp for General Tank Clean-Up Maintaining a squeaky clean aquarium environment is no easy task. It requires frequent water changes, constantly rinsing mechanical Read More about Utilizing the Peppermint Shrimp for General Tank Clean-Up
Should I Use a UV Sterilizer? The two most hated things for a saltwater aquarium keeper are fish diseases and “bad” algae. Some hobbyists make an attempt to go all Read More about Should I Use a UV Sterilizer?
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 Read More about Sea Urchins in the Reef Aquarium
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 Read More about Bubble Algae: How Bad Is It?
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 Read More about What Does pH/Alkalinity Actually Mean?
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 Read More about Do Giant Clams Eat Phytoplankton?
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 Read More about A Sump AND a Refugium?
