Feather Starfish: Care, Diet, Are They Poisonous?

Feather Starfish: Care, Diet, Are They Poisonous?

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

Peppermint Shrimp vs Camel Shrimp: 7 Differences That You Need to Know!

Peppermint Shrimp vs Camel Shrimp: 7 Differences That You Need to Know!

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

Sea Lettuce: What Eats Sea Lettuce in a Reef Tank?

What Eats Sea Lettuce in a Reef Tank?

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

Are puffer fish reef safe?

Are Puffer Fish Reef Safe?

Saltwater reef aquariums are popular for the wide variety of beautiful fish, coral, and other interesting sea creatures that they can support. They are also notoriously difficult to maintain. One of the biggest challenges of a saltwater aquarium is finding a safe balance of reef life.  Many popular reef fish, like puffer fish, can be … Read more

Wilsoni Coral Care: Placement, Lighting, and Feeding

Wilsoni Coral Care: Placement, Lighting, and Feeding

Are you considering adding a Wilsoni coral (Australophyllia Wilsoni) to your saltwater tank? Make sure you think it through and read this first, as the Wilsoni coral is known for being difficult to care for successfully.  The Wilsoni coral is a very unique coral that you don’t tend to see very often in the saltwater … Read more