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...
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...
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...
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....
5 Top Tips to Keep Your Anemones Happy
Sea anemones are a firm favorite for many saltwater aquarium enthusiasts. Called the flower of the sea, these creatures are closely related to corals. They are beautiful and interesting and are found all over the world. Known for their long tentacles that...