Category: Saltwater

The doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) may not have the most glamorous name in the world. (They’re also known as – wait for it – surgeonfish) But you shouldn’t overlook them. …

The Flame Angelfish, Centropyge loricula, is one of the most popular dwarf angelfish species. All you have to do is see one single specimen to realize why they are …

The sexy shrimp (Thor amboinensis) checks every box when it comes to invertebrates. Intriguing name? No need to explain that one. Engaging behavior? They’ll happily distract you from every …

The Holidays will be here before we know it. They’re already talking about supply chain issues causing delays, so you better shop early. But before you do, why not …

The advice and support you get from your local fish store are worth their weight in gold. But not everyone in the hobby is located in an area with …

You found Saltwater Aquarium Blog, so there’s a good chance you’re surfing the internet looking for helpful information about setting up or maintaining a reef aquarium. I know this …

The brittle starfish (Ophiuroidea) or brittle star group either enchant or repulse you. They follow the expected pattern of five “limbs,” but they lack that adorable star design. Instead, …

When you work in your saltwater aquarium, you deal with – well, water. But there are other concerns you may face. Do you have corals? Sea anemones? Fish with …

How many fish in an aquarium? A few things to think about beyond the inches of fish per gallon rule Image by Scot Akerman It’s not about the number of …

If you spend any time looking over your electric bill, you know owning a saltwater aquarium can rack up significant costs. You’ve probably also heard that reef aquarium LED …