Category: Saltwater

How to determine the best fish for a 100-gallon tank A 100-gallon fish tank is a great size that will allow you to keep a variety of very cool …

Lobophyllia corals, sometimes casually referred to as Brain corals or lobed brain corals are attractive and popular centerpiece reef specimens. But are they hardy? Tolerant? Good for a mixed …

Let’s talk a little about caring for the Banggai Cardinalfish–one of my absolute, all-time favorite saltwater fish. Banggai’s are commonly available as aquacultured saltwater fish. Banggai cardinalfish are the easiest …

The bumblebee snail (Engina mendicaria) checks off all of the popular categories: They’re colorful (if you couldn’t guess from their name). You won’t have trouble caring for them. And …

One of the most amazing aspects of reef keeping is that there are nearly endless combinations of color and shape/growth forms we can use to create our ideal and …

Saltwater angelfish are some of the most beautiful, vibrant and active fish you can add to your aquarium. But not all angelfish are reef safe or appropriate for a …

Let’s face it, keeping any aquarium clean can be a pain. There is no perfect biological solution that will make your tank completely maintenance-free, but adding a few of …

Creating and maintaining your own saltwater aquarium is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Here are the 9 Best saltwater aquarium tips for beginners to help you on your journey. …

“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” Okay, yes, everyone knows the iconic line from SpongeBob. But do you know you CAN find such a thing? Pineapple sponges, …

Hobbyists know the look of the dreaded Aiptasia anemone. Spotting this plague of saltwater aquariums is an acquired skill (not to mention learning to route the invader). But what …