When you have a saltwater reef tank, you need to be aware of potentially harmful species that could present a threat to your corals, fish, and more, and something to look out for is the aiptasia. It can be difficult to recognize aiptasia for the untrained eye or for someone who is only just getting … Read more
No. You can’t keep sea bunnies as pets, even though these sea bunny slugs are adorable. They are not approved to be kept as pets, and their poisonous nature would not be good company for your other saltwater reef tank inhabitants. It is best to enjoy them in viral videos only. Sea bunnies are actually … Read more
Have you ever wondered what bristle worms do and whether they are a cause for concern? As a saltwater tank owner, you might sooner or later see one of these segmented worms come out from underneath a rock, and then it is normal to have questions. Perhaps you are wondering if your new hermit crabs … Read more
Crinoids, or feather starfish, aren’t actually starfish but they are one of the oldest and most primitive species on earth. Their name comes from how they share similar characteristics to starfish, which only makes sense since they are cousins. What makes these amazing creatures a wonder are their arms, which seem like actual feathers protruding … Read more
Get to know the proper differences between both Camel shrimp and Peppermint shrimp. If you are practically a shrimp lover and wish to keep some of them in your reef tank, then you may have heard about the different variety of shrimps. Depending on various factors like habitat, food habits, appearance, and many more, shrimps … Read more
Harlequin shrimp are fascinating creatures to observe in an aquarium. They have an unusual, bizarre, and yet beautiful appearance with special eating habits very much unlike anything else on earth. The only things these shrimp will feast on are starfish. They may eat other things, but starfish are at the top of their daily menu. … Read more
Creating your own aquarium is really exciting and you want to make sure that you are putting in organisms that pair well together. If you are interested in a Pistol Shrimp, you are probably wondering what kind of fish they will pair best with. In the wild, Pistol Shrimp have to have a fish to … Read more
If you’re thinking about getting snails for your aquarium or there’s a horrid smell from your current snail, knowing what causes snails to die in a saltwater tank will be the key to keeping them alive. What causes snails to die? There are many things that can cause a snail to die. Most often, it’s … Read more
It takes time, effort, and money to put together the perfect reef tank, and as an owner, you are probably eager to protect your plants, fish, and coral to the best of your abilities. Perhaps you have invested in all the right things and taken all the necessary precautions, but then one day you spot … Read more
So you are looking to start a saltwater aquarium. You bought your 30-gallon tank and you are ready to start adding fish. If you have never kept an aquarium before, you may feel lost as to what you should add to your tank, which fish are aggressive towards others, which organisms are pests, etc. Don’t … Read more
