Mesozooplankton (e.g. copepods) are characterized as planktonic animals in the size range of 0.2-20 mm. They may be divided into
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A Beginner’s Guide: How Reef Fish Balance the Ecosystem
Reef fish, whether they are predators or grazers, play a huge part in maintaining the balance of the coral reef ecosystem. Coral reefs
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Galaxy Pods: The Best Just Got Even Better
Microcrustaceans such as amphipods, isopods, and copepods are a vital component of nearly
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How EcoPods Helps Keep a Reef Tank Healthy
How EcoPods Builds the Reef Tank's Ecosystem
In this post, we will discuss the major advantages that EcoPods can bring to your reef
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The Chalk Bass – A Commonly Overlooked Charmer
The Caribbean Chalk Bass is one of the smallest bass in their family and is often overlooked in the reef keeping hobby. The
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Ocean Pollinators
We have some very exciting news to share about ocean pollinators! Marine researchers in France have just released exciting news that
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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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Galaxy Pods in the Ultimate Galaxy Pack
The Ultimate Galaxy Pack is our newest live feeding system designed to provide the most balanced nutritional profile. AlgaeBarn has put
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How OceanMagik Works in the Ultimate Galaxy Pack
Phytoplankton and copepods are the staples of our reef tank feeding regimens here at AlgaeBarn. Without a doubt, phyto and pods also
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ORA Pink & Green Marshall Island Acropora Coral
Acropora are one of the most common corals in the ocean. They are found worldwide but are most abundant in the Indo-Pacific. This
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International Whale Shark Day
August 30th is International Whale Shark Day! This celebration was created to raise awareness about the importance of whale sharks to
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Everything You Need to Know About OceanMagik
Whether you're a regular here at AlgaeBarn or a newcomer, we always get tons of questions about live phyto. So, we thought, there’s no
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Conservation Week – Can Phytoplankton Save the World?
Phytoplankton are more important than most people realize. Yes, as reef keepers we understand that these little creatures can make a
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What are the Best Live Foods for Coral?
Many invertebrates need a consistent source of food to thrive in a reef tank. This is especially true for coral. While there are many
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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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Ultimate Galaxy Pack
The Ultimate Galaxy Pack: A Reef Food Web at Your Doorstep
A natural coral reef ecosystem is, as you might guess, incredibly complex.
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A Remarkable Macroalgae: Chaeto in Aquaculture
In honor of World Ocean Month, we will highlight some of our favorite products that help to preserve our ocean ecosystems. Chaetomorpha
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A Closer Look at the Harpacticoid Copepod Euterpina acutifrons
It’s both strange and unfortunate that some of the most widely occurring copepod species on Earth remain rare in the aquarium
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How Aquaculture of Pseudochromis is Helping to Protect Indo-Pacific Coral Reefs
We are looking at our oceans and the impact our hobby has made on them. No matter where you are, we are all ultimately sharing a planet
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Galaxy Pods
Galaxy Pods: The Best Just Got Even Better
Microcrustaceans such as amphipods, isopods, and copepods are a vital component of nearly
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