Selecting Your First Saltwater Aquarium Fish Your saltwater aquarium is ready for its first fish. Damsels are often the first saltwater fish recommended to beginner hobbyists by most fish stores. Why? Most damsels are very hardy, but there a few things you should know before purchasing one for your fish tank. Despite being inexpensive, most …
Wet Dry Filter FAQ One of the most important aspects of keeping an aquarium is filtration. Wet/Dry Filters with Bio-Balls are some of the most debated and popular products sold in fish specialty stores and online. But the question everyone asks is, “Do Bio-Balls and Wet/Dry Filters Work, or am I Wasting My Money?” About …
Cyanobaceria, also known as Red Slime Algae is typically a reddish-maroon colored bacteria that grows on Live Rock and Live Sand. Red Slime Algae grows rapidly into small mats, but is easy to brush away or siphon out. It is normal to see a small Cyanobacteria bloom one to two months after moving or starting saltwater …
Are you looking for a more natural approach to a saltwater aquarium? Perhaps a Refugium is for you! A Refugium is a safe place where microorganisms called Copepods can grow and reproduce. These pods help break down detritus and feed on uneaten food. Popular macroalgae like Chaetomorpha and Caulerpa can be grown with an ordinary …
Saltwater Aquarium Ocean Water If you live near the coast and have ocean water readily available, you may use it in your saltwater fish tank. After all, what could be better than fresh ocean water in a home aquarium? Natural seawater has proven that it can maintain a wide diversity of species and contains many …
