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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...