How to Cure Live Rock in 7 Steps
The process of Curing live rock can take from two weeks to a month or longer, depending on the initial condition of the rock, the process used, and the water temperature.
Saltwater
Types of Live Rock for Saltwater Aquarium
Marine aquarists are developing a new appreciation for invertebrates and the physical and biological structure of the marine environment, and live rock is the substrate on which this is built. Live rock can be one of the neatest and most interesting things that one can put in a marine aquarium when done right. It can … Read more
7 Types of Saltwater Angelfish (Pomacanthidae Family)
The common characteristic of marine angelfish fish is the spine on each of their gill covers. This family includes both modestly sized fish and species worthy of a place in a public aquarium. The former include the dwarf, or pygmy, angelfish (from the Centropyge genus), which barely exceed 5 inches (12.5 cm) in length. The … Read more
Puffer Fish – Tankmates and Diet
Puffer fish is diverse in the tropics in every corner of the world including Asia or South America and others. Therefore, modern fishkeeping is popularly practiced with puffer fish diverse species. Basically, to raise pufferfish requires many precautions for a beginner. Many species of puffer fish known to be a naturally highly aggressive freshwater fish … Read more
12 Best Saltwater Fish for 55 Gallon Tank
Remember to choose a variety of species that will live throughout the water column from the top to the bottom. Your fish won’t be in a mad rush to compete for food and living space, and you’ll be happier when there are fish throughout your aquarium, instead of all in one area. You can find … Read more
Saltwater Tank Setup Checklist for Reef and Marine
Setting up a marine or reef tank is very much like setting up a freshwater tank. We’re going to repeat some of the steps so that you know the exact order to set up your tank. In this way, you won’t need to go back to the first section during the setup. First, you want … Read more
Difference Between Saltwater and Freshwater: Fish and Aquarium
There are many similarities between starting a marine or reef tank and a freshwater tank. In order to set up a marine aquarium, you will have to read the first section thoroughly. However, you should read this section first! Marine fish require many of the same things that their freshwater cousins do – plenty of … Read more
Common Tang Diseases, How to Spot Them and Treatment
Diagnosis of Tang diseases is generally easy in terms of initial impression: Sick fish are obviously out of sorts, swimming erratically to not at all, not eating, showing evidence of torn fins, blemishes on their bodies. Your job is to be keenly observant, looking during feeding, maintenance to assure all your fishy wards are present, … Read more
Yellow Tang: What Is the Tank Size You Need? What Is Minimum Size?
Tang species are not made out of mold nor different individuals of the same species act identically; all have their own predilection for getting along, adapting to captivity. Some species (e.g. Acanthurus Sohal, A. Lineatus, A. Olivaceus…) are notorious for being super-alpha animals, but even the lowliest Yellow Tang can become a terror. Choosing the … Read more
The Best 10 Nano Reef Tank Fish: Tank Size, Care and Temperament
1. Neon goby This goby needs a minimum tank size of 10 gallons and is considered easy to care for, and is very peaceful. They grow upwards of two inches, and a little fun fact about the neon goby, in the wild a portion of their diet consists of parasites picked off a larger reef … Read more
