Sharing a closeness in type to corals and jellyfish, sea anemones are known around the world as the flowers of the sea. Given their remarkable beauty and appearance, it isn’t hard to see why the term applies so well. Can you keep sea anemones in your reef tank? Yes. Do sea anemones need iodine in … Read more
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
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
Building a reef tank means creating a delicate balance inside a glass tank. In nature, this balance exists most often due to the sheer size of the coral ecosystems and was slowly achieved over a period of decades or centuries. The balance of predators and prey, hosts and symbiotic organisms, but also of nutrients and … Read more
Just added a couple clownfish to your aquarium and wondering why are they swimming at the top of the tank? Well, there is no need to worry. They need some time to adapt to their new environment. While a clownfish is a symbiotic creature, typically sharing a host relationship with an anemone in the ocean, … Read more
A reverse osmosis membrane is used to separate unwanted molecules and particles from your water. Many people rely on them to make sure the water they put in their aquariums or fish tanks is suitable. However, some people have noticed that their water’s TDS levels are much higher once they change the RO membrane. Why … Read more
Magnesium is something every reef tank needs, and it is important to achieve the proper levels, or you could end up experiencing problems with your plants and aquatic wildlife. Low levels of magnesium tend to be the culprit in these cases, but high levels should also be monitored. Hobbyists usually strive to maintain magnesium levels … 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
Are you looking to get some new fish for your saltwater tank? Royal gramma and clownfish are two common fish that are kept in saltwater tank, and they happen to get along quite well. Royal gramma characteristics Royal grammas are commonly kept in saltwater tanks because they are beautiful and well-tempered. Royal Gramma appearance They … 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
