A yellow tang is a saltwater fish that can be found in marine or reef aquariums. These brightly colored fish are often kept by aquarium enthusiasts because they are relatively hardy and tolerant to various tank conditions. Yellow tangs can grow up to 20 inches in length, with a life span of 10-15 years. While … Read more
In the world of saltwater fishkeeping, there are certain pesky problems from time to time. Fish diseases can be a major issue for some fishkeepers, but luckily many fish ailments can be cured with a little research and patience. One of these diseases is ich, or white spot disease. Ich is a parasite that enters … 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
Copepods are microscopic aquatic crustaceans that make up a large part of the marine food chain. Without copepods, many other sea creatures would starve to death and the marine ecosystem would be out of balance. Copepods eat not only diatoms but also algae and protozoans. They use their mandibles to scrape algae off rocks or … Read more
When curating which fish, creatures, and corals you will keep inside your home tank, it is important that you consider not only which creatures look good together and that you want but also that they will get on well together. This is because some pairings are notoriously bad either due to aggressiveness, size issues, or … Read more
For newbies to reef-keeping, Zoanthids, or Zoas, are some of the easiest, hardiest and most interesting creatures to have. But, sometimes their polyps seem to stay closed and there are a plethora of things that can cause them to appear as if they’re dying. So, if you’re wondering why your Zoa is dyinig, understand what … Read more
Margarita snails are peaceful creatures that help remove excess algae. They are very popular with hobbyists and help keep tanks clean. What are margarita snails? The margarita snail is a gray or brown snail that does very well in saltwater conditions. It is actually one of the most sought-after creatures for saltwater home tanks. This … 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
Kenya tree corals are a strong and hardy species of soft coral. They don’t need a bunch of finicky care, super pure water, or specialized lighting, like other types of corals. They’re very forgiving and easy to care for, which makes them desirable for beginners. But, they can become something of an invasive pest. This … Read more
There are many different types of the refugium. We will be talking about refugium with deep sand beds (DSB). To understand the best maintenance practices, we must first understand how they work. A deep sand bed refugium is a separate tank that attaches to a larger aquarium tank. It is like an overflow tank. It … Read more