Category: Beginner Guide

Gem Tangs (Zebrasoma gemmatum) hold the honor in the tang world as fetching the highest prices. Even juveniles command four digits. They may not be the flashiest members of …

The Starry Blenny is a quirky and hard-working saltwater fish that will munch on algae in a mature aquarium and help keep your reef looking in tip-top shape. They …

Yellow Coris Wrasses (Halichoeres chrysus) will not only add a vibrant pop of yellow to saltwater aquariums, they perform helpful pest control. It’s one of the most attractive services …

What is an LPS Coral? LPS coral is the name given to the group of coral species that have a stony skeleton, made from calcium carbonate, and large fleshy polyps. Many …

The Goniopora Flower Pot Coral is a spectacularly beautiful and delicate Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral that used to be thought of as impossible to care for in a …

Saltwater Ich, also known as Marine Ich, Marine White Spot Disease, is caused by the parasite Cryptocaryon irritans. The term “Ich” or “Ick” is very likely a generic carry-over …

Blue-Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti) are curious members of the jawfish community. Their unique coloration makes them appealing to aquarists, as does the jawfish burrowing behavior. However, these vibrant little …

A while back, I wrote an article about Breeding the Banggai cardinalfish that was published in Aquarium Fish International. This article is written the way I originally intended it …

The Yellowtail Damselfish is one of the 20 most popular saltwater fish. They are extremely hardy, gorgeous, inexpensive, and available in aquarium shops everywhere. But while they are suitable …

Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) make the perfect addition to any marine tank with their unique method of perching and bright colors. They’re intelligent fish with bundles of energy and …