Category: Saltwater

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 …