Diatoms are a type of algae that often forms a hard, siliceous shell. They are found in both freshwater and marine environments and can be an important part of the food chain. In reef tanks, diatoms can sometimes become a nuisance if they grow out of control. What are diatoms in reef tanks? A diatom … Read more
Phytoplankton are a type of algae that can reproduce in reef tanks. They are an important part of the marine food chain and provide a food source for many marine creatures. Phytoplankton can reproduce both sexually and asexually. What are the conditions necessary for phytoplankton to reproduce in a reef tank? To reproduce in a … Read more
Dinoflagellates are tiny, single-celled creatures that can often be found in saltwater tanks. While they are not harmful to fish, they can be a nuisance because they can turn the water a greenish color. If you want to get rid of dinoflagellates in your saltwater tank, there are a few things you can do. One … Read more
Chaeto algae are the best micro-algae that can be used in the water saline water. These algae should be used in the refugium to reduce nitrates in the tank. Once the plant is big enough to grow it quickly will be easier to remove and dispose of or share with other aquarists. In order to … Read more
Yellow algae is simply green algae lacking nutrients. It is not harmful to your tank but will grow very quickly and needs to be maintained. What is yellow algae? Yellow algae is actually a form of green algae. It is green algae that has become resistant to sanitizers in the water, such as chlorine. Whereas … Read more
When it comes to keeping your tank clean and in top condition, it can be a very frustrating process if you have any live material that is destroyed by cleaning products for your tank. You can spend time, money and energy curating your perfect saltwater tank only for it to be ruined in a short … Read more
When it comes to your home aquarium you can spend a lot of time, effort, and money designing and creating the perfect tank. However, unfortunately, there are a few things that can easily cause problems and overtake your tank. One of these is hair algae. It grows at an incredibly fast pace and can completely … Read more
If you own a saltwater aquarium and you notice a brown substance similar to jelly covering the surface of your coral, this is absolutely not something you should ignore. This brown stuff is an indication that your coral has a brown jelly disease, a serious condition that can easily kill your coral if left untreated. … Read more
When operating your own saltwater ecosystem in a tank, algae become part and parcel to the experience. Some algae are good and others are bad. Coralline algae and cyanobacteria are two algae that can appear similar in color but only coralline are good enough to stay in the tank. If you have cyanobacteria, you will … Read more
It is not hard to see where sea lettuce gets its name, as its sheet-like, green and ruffled leaves bear a strong resemblance to the lettuce you keep in your fridge, but what should you do if it starts appearing in your saltwater reef tank? While sea lettuce is harmless, it spreads quickly and before … Read more