The Fascinating World of Crustaceans – Species Feature
The ocean floor brims with a plethora of different creatures. Housing flora and fauna in all shapes, sizes, colors, and functions, the ocean floor is one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the world. One main habitant in this varied and fascinating setting...
Myth Busted: Why Amphipods Are A Great Food Source For Corals
One of the best ways to keep your aquarium inhabitants happy and healthy is to try creating a tank environment that is as close to the natural environment as possible. One way to do this is to introduce amphipods to your tanks as an additional food source, not only...
How To Start An Aquarium: Complete Guide
Setting up an aquarium can seem like an overwhelming process, but aquarium-keepers know it is worth it once the tank is set up and the fish have been added. Although saltwater aquariums have a slightly higher cost than a freshwater aquarium, it provides a living...
Seasonal Aquarium Maintenance: A Complete Guide
Regular Maintenance Is Key To A Good Aquarium Aquariums are magical! It’s like having a small piece of the ocean right inside your home. And just like you need to clean your home often to create a healthy and happy living environment, aquariums should also be...
Spider Decorator Crab: The Camouflage Expert – Species Feature
Spider Decorator Crabs also known as Camposcia Decorator Crab is a rare and unique creature that will add so much character and natural behavior to your tank. Ever wondered how certain elusive species go about their day in the wild? Well, the Spider Decorator Crab is...
How To Be A Responsible Aquarium Owner
Many of us are fascinated by the breath-taking diversity of life under the sea, which is why owning an aquarium can be an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable hobby, but it’s not as easy as you might expect. It takes research, patience, commitment and a strong sense of...
The Many Benefits of Aquariums As A Teaching Tool
Sitting in a classroom all day can get pretty boring sometimes. A great way to engage students and encourage enthusiasm for learning is to bring in an interactive, hands-on approach to teaching. Classroom aquariums are a fantastic educational tool for learners of all...
Stress and Fish Health: Tips For a Peaceful Aquarium
Stress is something you're used to in your day-to-day life, and you may have even come to expect it. For many people, stress is a constant due to responsibilities at work, chores at home, and everything in between. While you may be used to working under extreme...
Coral Friendly Fishes: Selecting Fishes for your Reef Aquarium
The biggest struggle for a coral reef hobbyist is surely trying to determine which fish are the best reef-safe fish. The last thing a reef keeper wants to do is introduce an unfriendly reef fish to a peaceful saltwater aquarium, especially if that fish will cause...
Species Feature – Yellow Coris Wrasse: Get Rid of Flatworms
Yellow coris wrasse, also known as canary wrasse or fairy wrasse, is a colorful species that adds a lot of mid-tank activity and a pop of bright color to your tank. Their bright scales become almost reflective under aquarium lights and they are beautiful to observe. ...
Guide to Getting Rid of Cyanobacteria in Saltwater Aquariums
Cyanobacteria, also known as Red slime algae, is one of the oldest life forms on earth which dates back at least 3.5 billion years. They even had a crucial role to play in forming Earth as we know it. Scientists have identified cyanobacteria as one of the primary...
The Horseshoe Crab: A Living Fossil For Your Saltwater Aquarium
Given their origin 244 million years ago and often called a living fossil, the Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) is one of the world's oldest surviving organisms. What might surprise you is that this species actually isn't a true crab or even a crustacean, the...
A Comprehensive Guide to Nano Reef Aquariums
Nano reef aquariums are very common, and it's easy to see why. Who wouldn't want a little bit of the ocean on their desk? Particularly when it's a fraction of the price of larger reef systems. From the saunter of its cautious invertebrates to the sudden retreat of its...
Mushroom Corals – More Intriguing Than They Sound
Mushroom corals come in a variety of species including Rhodactus sp. and Actinodiscus sp. Mushrooms are distinct from all other corals by their oval disc shape. Mushrooms are distinguished from all other corals by their oval disk shape. They have a flat or round...
A Crab Clean-Up Crew For Your Saltwater Aquarium
In the list of reef dwellers, crabs are frequently ignored by beginners for saltwater aquariums. However, their advantages cannot be understated. Crabs are decapod crustaceans, found across every ocean in the world. There are many reef-safe options that are suitable...
Best Budget Corals For A Beautiful Aquarium
Saltwater aquariums are one of the most unique, beautiful, and engaging objects you can have in your home. The bright colors of the fish, the corals, the plants – they’re so captivating and entrancing. Aquariums have been shown to help reduce stress, improve your...
How To Care For Your Aquarium Whilst You’re Away
You just need to go away every once in a while, take a break from work and the pressures of everyday life and go on holiday. Yet going on vacation can be a cause of tension in and of itself if you have to think about what to do about your pets when you're gone. Most...
Five Most Beautiful Wrasse For Your Saltwater Aquarium
Marine fish come in the most exquisite colors, shapes and sizes. It's not hard to see why aquarium hobbyists love them so much and exhibit them in some of the most stunning saltwater aquariums in the world. With up to 20,000 recognized species, it can be...
5 Best Inverts for a Nano Saltwater Aquarium
Nano tanks are becoming more and more popular. They allow so many marine life lovers to have a bit of nature in their home, no matter how stretched for space they are! Just like bigger saltwater aquariums, it is great to have inverts in the tank to keep it clean. They...
5 Best Inverts for Beginner Saltwater Aquariums
Having a saltwater aquarium means that you can bring so many cool animals into your home. If you are starting out at the hobby, the amount of information out there can be a bit overwhelming! There are so many different fish, inverts, corals, and plants that could be...
3 Best Snails For Saltwater Aquarium
When it comes to saltwater aquariums, there are so many amazing creatures that you can bring into your tank. There are so many wonderful fish and cool corals, and every creature brings its own individuality and flair to the aquarium. Because of the great choice of...
5 Amazing Fish For Your Saltwater Nano Tank
There are so many reasons why saltwater aquariums are great. They let you bring an awesome ecosystem into your home and allow you to witness the wonders of nature that you may not have the chance to see otherwise. However, saltwater aquariums can take up a lot of...
How To Look After Sea Sponges
There are so many interesting creatures that you can have in your saltwater aquarium, and sea sponges are one of them. They are found amongst coral reefs in the wild and are sometimes confused with corals. However, these creatures are actually pretty different from...
Species Feature: Introducing the Wonderful Mandarin Fish
A wonderful thing about having a saltwater aquarium is the ability to keep an amazing array of marine life. Saltwater aquariums allow us to look after creatures and witness behavior that we have never seen before! One incredible saltwater aquarium fish that is a great...
How To Add New Copepod/Amphipod Shipment to the Tank
A wonderful thing about having a saltwater aquarium is the way it allows you to care for an amazing range of aquatic life. You are creating a little ecosystem in your own home, and allowing loads of different creatures to thrive and live under your care. It is really...
Five Must-know Tips Before You Buy Your First Saltwater Aquarium
Tip 1. Fail To Prepare, Prepare To Fail Before you do anything else you need to consider what you want to keep in your aquarium. Perhaps it was something that really caught your eye and actually inspired you to start an aquarium, or you’ve had a long-term vision in...
How To Acclimatize Snails to Your Saltwater Aquarium
When adding new marine life to your saltwater aquarium, it is really important to ensure that they are acclimatized to their new home. Abrupt changes can really harm a living animal, and a slight change in water parameters can kill marine life. Our recent...
5 Dangerous Aquarium Pests and How To Get Rid of Them
If you are an expert saltwater aquarium hobbyist or even just a beginner, you are probably aware of some pretty dangerous aquarium pests that can wreak havoc amongst your beloved marine life. Pests are something that every enthusiast will face at some time or another,...
Orange Fan Sponge Species Feature: Unique and Wonderful Tank Beauty.
The vast majority of sponges are colorful, easy to keep when healthy and correctly transplanted, readily available and inexpensive. While they traditionally haven’t been a mainstay of aquarist tanks as they are stationary and are perhaps not as exciting as active...
Introducing the Amazing Pom-Pom Crab: Species Feature
Crabs are an amazing crustacean. There are so many wonderful and weird species of crabs out there, and lots are suitable for saltwater aquariums! Many of these are also pretty easy to look after, so suitable for beginner hobbyists. Today we are taking an in-depth look...
The Secret Life Of Shrimps, Featuring The Coral Banded Shrimp
Some of the most exciting animals you can keep in a saltwater aquarium are shrimp! If you keep them in the right conditions, shrimp are generally very easy to look after too. You will need to provide them with suitable shelter to hide in so that they feel more...
3 Best Beautiful and Rare Corals for Your Saltwater Aquarium
Corals are one of the most magnificent and diverse creatures in the world. They come in so many amazing colors, textures, and sizes. They are a huge part of so many ecosystems in the ocean and can live for such a long time. If you are interested in learning more about...
5 Most Beautiful Anthias For Your Saltwater Aquarium
One of the best things about having a saltwater aquarium is the range of beautiful marine life you can have in your home. One wonderful family of saltwater fish are the anthias. These fish are pretty small and are seen in the wild populating the coral reefs. ...
What Are Macroalgae and How Are They Useful?
If you are new to the saltwater aquarium hobby, you might have heard about macroalgae and how you need them in your tank or your refugium. But, you will have also heard that algae is a pest and can overrun saltwater aquariums. That algae, however, is microalgae. So...
The Importance Of A Quarantine Tank
The practice of quarantining new aquarium arrivals, or sick tank-mates, is a crucial aspect of proper aquarium husbandry. Surprisingly, many aquarium hobbyists either neglect or decide not to quarantine new additions to the aquarium. Yet using quarantine tanks is...
Species Feature On A Prickly Character: The Pencil Urchin
The pencil urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides) is a species within the genus Eucidaris, and can also be known as the mine or club urchin. It has a brown body that is often mottled, with stubby, thick spines that radiate out in all directions. Each spine is surrounded by a...
The Importance Of Phytoplankton in Saltwater Aquariums
Phytoplankton are some of Earth's most critical organisms, with critical roles both in the ocean and saltwater aquariums. Phytoplankton (also called microalgae) are small photosynthetic organisms (similar to single-celled plants) that form the foundation of virtually...
3 Unique Fish for Saltwater Aquariums
One of the reasons why so many of us love saltwater aquariums is because of all the weird and wonderful creatures that exist out there! Marine life contains such an amazing array of fish, all with their own special characteristics. Many saltwater aquarium enthusiasts...
How Do You Safely Eradicate Aiptasia In a Saltwater Aquarium
If you have a saltwater aquarium reef, your coral and other marine life are your pride and joy. The time, effort, money, and love that you put into this wonderful ecosystem means that it becomes your number one priority. Because of this, it can be so hard when...
Hair Algae Destroyers – Best Crew to Clean Up Stubborn Pests
No saltwater aquarium enthusiast is safe from the dreaded hair algae. It doesn’t matter if you are new to keeping aquariums or are a veteran with many years under your belt, sometimes the dreaded green stuff can take over at any given moment! It is one of the most...
The Wonders Of Mangroves In Saltwater Aquariums
These highly unusual plants are as beautiful as they are interesting. They are also highly functional, especially for marine or brackish aquariums. Thanks to their astounding evolutionary developments needed for survival in the wild, they have many elegant benefits...
How To Maintain Optimal Calcium Levels In A Tank
We know that calcium is one of the major building blocks of aquatic life. As well as the fact that it is essential to maintain calcium levels as it is the primary element of exoskeletons for invertebrates and endoskeletons for vertebrates. Corals also require large...
Top 5 Anemones For Any Saltwater Aquarium
Sea anemones are a firm favorite for many saltwater aquarium enthusiasts. Anemones are closely related to corals. These beautiful and interesting animals are found all over the world on tropical and subtropical reefs. They are iconic in form, known for their long and...
What are Protein Skimmers and Are They Necessary for Aquariums?
When it comes to saltwater aquariums, there is a lot of information out there about what you might need to keep your tank healthy and stable. For beginners, it can be hard to work out what is actually important for your saltwater aquarium! One aspect of aquarium...
How to Grow Brine Shrimp
Most saltwater aquarium enthusiasts provide their fish, crustaceans, and corals with live feed. It is a great way to give them a natural diet and helps your ecosystem develop and mature. A popular live feed for saltwater aquariums is brine shrimp. Perhaps you...
How to Care for Acropora Corals
When it comes to corals, beginner saltwater aquarium hobbyists might shy away from hard corals. A lot of information online discusses the difficulty of caring for hard corals and suggest that only soft corals are suitable for those of us who have just started our...
How To Acclimate Saltwater Aquarium Fish To A New Tank
Most living organisms are vulnerable to abrupt changes in their environment, so any changes must be made gradually. It’s the equivalent of stepping out of a lovely air-conditioned building straight out into a hot summer's day at 120° F. The sudden change can be a...
How To Acclimate Shrimp To Your New Tank
Some of the most exciting animals you can keep in a saltwater aquarium are shrimp! If they are put in the correct aquarium, most of the shrimps available to aquarists are reasonably easy to keep too. However, they do need some time to acclimate to a new environment....
Why Is Calcium Important To Corals?
Calcium is one of the major building blocks of aquatic life. It is the primary element of exoskeletons for invertebrates and endoskeletons for vertebrates. It is vital for corals too! Corals uptake calcium in the form of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Hard coral species...
How To Encourage Shy Fish Out From The Rockwork
Are your saltwater community fish shy or spending too much of their time hiding? Well, if you’ve noticed this behavior, don’t worry. This is not unusual, even in a peaceful saltwater aquarium that contains a large amount of live rock. Social fish species are actively...