If you’re looking for how to get rid of sponges in your reef tank, you’ve come to the right place! While sponges can be beneficial to your tank and some aquarists attempt to add them to the tank, they have a habit of overgrowing coral and clogging up filtration systems down the road. You’re not … Read more
While it’s rare in newer aquariums, hydroids can appear in any tank along your journey. That’s because hydroids are known as “hitchhikers,” finding their way into your tank via a number of possible entry methods. If there are hydroids in a reef tank, you’re sure to want to know all about them, how they got … Read more
If you notice that your sea anemone is closed or closes for long periods of time, don’t freak out. Before you panic and think that your anemone is dying, it can be perfectly normal for your anemone to close. While some of the reasons can be bad, such as starvation, putting your anemone into a … Read more
Bubble Tip, or Bulb Tip, Anemones are some of the most beautiful creatures to have in a reef-friendly tank. Their bright and unusual coloring with unique capabilities provides hours of gorgeous wonder and mystery. But, there are many different types of anemones out there. Rose Bubble Tip and Black Widow Anemones are two species many … Read more
Anemones are unusual creatures that have some rare behaviors. They get their name from the anemone flower, giving them the moniker “flower of the sea.” They are amazing with vibrant color arrangements and beautiful tentacles, which give them their flower-like appearance. One of their unique behaviors is splitting. When you see an anemone begin to expand and separate, … Read more
If you have a salt-water aquarium with coral or other live rocks, you may have introduced a hitchhiker. This is a normal occurrence, and most of the time it is nothing to worry about. Spaghetti worms are included in the category of unintentional additions to your tank. They are tiny invertebrates that bury themselves in … Read more
Have you ever wondered what do brittle stars eat? These multiarmed close relatives to starfish have evolved to live at the bottom of the seas, and more than half of their species can be found at depths greater than 600 feet. Most of their species scavenge the sea bottoms feeding on decomposing organic matter produced … Read more
If you have built or purchased a young reef tank or saltwater aquarium for a while you will be enjoying the sight of a thriving micro marine ecosystem. Depending on how much care you take about making the conditions of it perfect, you will notice some changes in it. It will grow, age, and naturally … Read more
What are Chicago sunburst anemones? They are a particular type of sea anemone, named after the flower due to their colorful appearance. They are predatory and marine animals that are related to corals. They are invertebrates that live in tropical water, making the conditions for a home tank very important. They are made up of … Read more
The best way to get rid of Medusa Worms from your tank, without disturbing any other part of the ecosystem, is to physically pluck each individual out of the tank. For smaller ones, it is recommended that you use a turkey baster to carefully remove them from the surface they are stuck to. For larger … Read more
