For about a century, brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) have been among the most important of all aquarium foods. Not only are they extremely
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Why EcoPods are the Best Live Copepod Product Ever
Earth is a planet of pods. Wherever there is water, there are amphipods, isopods, branchiopods, and so on. Pods are an integral part of
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Getting to the Bottom of Refugium Substrates
These days, it seems as though a pretty solid majority of reef aquarium systems include a refugium. The growing popularity of refugia
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Keeping Tube Worms
Undoubtedly, reef aquaria wouldn’t be much without corals. But sometimes it’s those odd noncoral invertebrates that really grab
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Keeping Tube Anemones
Because most marine aquarists these days are reef aquarists--implying that they prefer tanks that feature a mainly rocky reef
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Keeping the Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes)
There are a lot of blennioid fishes--something to the tune of like 900 species in 151 genera. Lots and lots of these are available
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Pod vs Sock: Do Mechanical Filters Kill Copepods?
Considering that aquarium keeping is a mere nerdy pastime, it can be surprising that there are so many contentious issues amongst
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A Look at the Pom Pom Macroalgae
Of all the genera of macroalgae regularly used in planted refugia, Gracilaria quite arguably has the most representatives. While there
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Oithona: A Keystone Aquarium Copepod Species
In terms of both numbers and biomass, the copepods (Subclass Copepoda) dominate the zooplankton oceanwide. These minute crustaceans are
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Ultimate EcoPack
Ultimate EcoPack: Comprehensive Reef Nutrition
Coral reefs are among the most complex ecosystems on Earth. As such, recreating them in
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EcoPack Pod & Phyto Combo
EcoPack Combo: A cornerstone diet for all reef aquaria
The EcoPack Live Food Combo features two premium live foods that are
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EcoPods
EcoPods: A balanced copepod community
Microcrustaceans such as amphipods, isopods and copepods are a vital component of nearly every
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Copepoda: The Ocean’s Cornucopia
In 1905, an engineering mishap caused the Colorado River to flood a shallow basin over the San Andreas Fault in California. With
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Starfish in Saltwater Aquariums
When it comes to marine aquariums, and reef tank setups in particular, the number of fish you can realistically keep in the system is
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Keeping Clams in the Reef Tank
I remember getting about six months to a year into this hobby, thinking I knew everything about proper water parameters, lighting,
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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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Gorgonians in the Marine Aquarium
It should go without saying that the hermatypic, stony, reef-building corals will dominate most reef aquaria. Thankfully, so long as
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A Look at the Swallowtail Angelfish
Some fish are desirable for their rich personality. Others are sought for their intense coloration. Particularly amongst reef
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A Look at the Forktail Blenny
For a long time, forktail blennies have been a staple of the marine aquarium fish trade. There are several reasons for their enduring
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BIOTA Striped Blenny
Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes)
The striped blenny (also known as line-spot harptail blenny) is a pretty little reef fish that
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