Author: John C

Sharing is caring! Tetras are the bread and butter of tropical community tanks. But if there’s one species in the family that’s under-represented, it could well be the black …

Chemistry and the Aquarium: Solving Calcium and Alkalinity Problems” by Randy Holmes-Farley The Reef Chemistry calculator by J.Dieck  is also a great tool for measuring and calculating alkalinity, calcium, …

Sharing is caring! The recently discovered Honduran red point cichlid possesses many of the desirable traits that have made the infamous convict cichlid so popular. Yet this lesser-known fish …

Indonesian C. springeri. A) Bali, Credit: delpacifico B) Raja Ampats, Credit: David Rolla c) Togean Islands Credit: Massimo Boyer D) Lembeh Credit: risingmoon “Springer’s Damselfish” C. springeri Range: Indonesia, …

Do you have a little one that loves dolphins? This adorable game from National Geographic Kids isn’t exactly educational, but it’s cute and fun, and it’s on a very …

Need a boost this Monday? Well, here’s a dash of motivocean for you! Leaping blennies are amazing amphibious fish. They can launch themselves off of rocks into the air …

In the natural waters, flowing streams, the substrates, and the plants cater to the filtration needs of the inhabitants. In small artificial waters, like your fish tank, it becomes …

In nature, oxygen dissolves in water through diffusion, surface contact, turbulence, algae, and plants. Despite some of those elements being present in artificial waters, the lack of volume limits …

Aquarium clarifiers are products that “clarify” the water by removing or sedimenting small organic particles and dissolved chemicals. While it’s natural to have a bit of cloudy water in …

When I had my first aquarium, I lacked the necessary knowledge and equipment access to test water parameters. The absence of proper guidance and the inability to enforce necessary …