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most colorful marine fish: clown triggerfish

Top 8 Most Colorful Saltwater Fish For Your Tank

Saltwater FishFebruary 16, 2021

One of the benefits of having a saltwater aquarium is all of the brightly colored marine fish that…

best budget reef lights over saltwater tank

Best Budget Reef Light For Saltwater Tanks

Saltwater Tank EquipmentFebruary 10, 2021

One of the most costly items for reef tanks is lighting, and it is one of the most…

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Green Star Polyps Closed And Not Opening

CoralsJanuary 16, 2021

Green Star Polyps (Pachyclavularia violacea) are beginner soft coral that look amazing in reef tanks. These corals are…

green star poly care guide

Green Star Polyp Care Guide

CoralsJanuary 16, 2021

Green Star Polyps are an excellent soft coral, especially for beginners. They provide color and movement to your…

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Feb162021
Saltwater Fish most colorful marine fish: clown triggerfish

Top 8 Most Colorful Saltwater Fish For Your Tank

Saltwater FishBy JamesFebruary 16, 2021Leave a comment

One of the benefits of having a saltwater aquarium is all of the brightly colored marine fish that you can keep. There are so many different species, and each has their own unique pattern and design. Under LED lights, these colors really pop especially if you have a reef tank. Brightly lit corals really help…

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Feb102021
Saltwater Tank Equipment best budget reef lights over saltwater tank

Best Budget Reef Light For Saltwater Tanks

Saltwater Tank EquipmentBy JamesFebruary 10, 2021Leave a comment

One of the most costly items for reef tanks is lighting, and it is one of the most important as well. Reef lights provide energy for your corals to thrive and grow. Without it, you cannot have a successful aquarium with corals in it. While we certainly recommend going for products that cost a little…

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Jan162021
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Green Star Polyps Closed And Not Opening

CoralsBy JamesJanuary 16, 2021Leave a comment

Green Star Polyps (Pachyclavularia violacea) are beginner soft coral that look amazing in reef tanks. These corals are easy to care for, and they are perfect for inexperienced reefers, but as with any coral, there can be times when they stay closed. GSP are a love/hate coral for a lot of reefers due to their…

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Jan162021
Corals green star poly care guide

Green Star Polyp Care Guide

CoralsBy JamesJanuary 16, 2021Leave a comment

Green Star Polyps are an excellent soft coral, especially for beginners. They provide color and movement to your saltwater tank. In addition, they are hardy and can tolerate a range of water parameters that some more sensitive corals may not be able to do well in. This is fairly standard for a lot of soft…

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Dec292020
Corals Blastomussa coral care

Blastomussa Coral Care Guide

CoralsBy JamesDecember 29, 2020Leave a comment

The Blastomussa coral, which is sometimes called Pineapple coral, is a fantastic LPS (large polyp stony) for your reef tank. Because it has big fleshy polyps it can sometimes be confused with brain corals. When their polyps are open, then can sometimes be confused with mushroom anemone. Their beautiful colors and textures will add some…

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Dec172020
Saltwater Fish best fish for 30 gallon saltwater tank

Best Fish For 30 Gallon Saltwater Tank

Saltwater FishBy JamesDecember 17, 2020Leave a comment

How Many Fish Can I Put In A 30 Gallon Tank You can put about 30 inches of fish in a 30 gallon tank. The amount you can add depends on the size of each fish, and it is a good idea to go under 30 inches especially if you don’t have great filtration. An…

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Dec122020
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Yellow Watchman Goby Care Guide

Saltwater FishBy JamesDecember 12, 2020Leave a comment

A Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) is one of the most popular fish for saltwater aquariums. It also goes by the names Yellow Shrimp Goby and Yellow Prawn. These gobies are yellow in color, and they have tiny blue spots on their head and flanks. One of the greatest features is the permanent frown on…

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Dec102020
Saltwater Fish best schooling fish for saltwater aquarium

Best Schooling Fish For Saltwater Aquariums

Saltwater FishBy JamesDecember 10, 2020Leave a comment

Saltwater aquariums can be so diverse because of all the different varieties of marine life that you can add to it. One of the most popular types are schooling fish. These fish that swim together can add a beautiful touch to a large marine tank. It can be mesmerizing watching a group of fish swim…

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Oct292020
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Bottlenose Dolphin Adaptations Guide

Ocean LifeBy JamesOctober 29, 2020Leave a comment

When it comes to understanding bottlenose dolphin adaptations, it is important to understand what adaptations are. A simple definition is the physical or behavioral characteristicsm of an animal which allows it to thrive and survive in its environment. (Tursiops truncatus) Marine mammals like dolphins have a wide variety of these. Below is a comprehensive guide…

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Oct222020
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Jellyfish Facts And Questions

Ocean LifeBy JamesOctober 22, 2020Leave a comment

Jellyfish are simple creatures that are about 95% water. While most jellyfish are similar, some species do have advanced features. Jellies are one of the most remarkable creatures in the ocean, but they are also misunderstood. We take a look at some popular questions that always come up when jellyfish are being discussed. This is…

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Aug252020
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Do Jellyfish Have Eyes

Ocean LifeBy JamesAugust 25, 2020Leave a comment

Jellyfish, which are not actually fish, look like transparent blobs with tentacles floating in the ocean. They get their name based on the fact that they are made of 2 cellular layers with a jelly like substance in the middle called mesoglea. These creatures are very simple, and they are made up of 95% percent…

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Aug62020
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Ricordia florida And Ricordia Yuma Care

CoralsBy JamesAugust 6, 2020Leave a comment

Ricordia mushrooms are very popular anemone corals in reef tanks because they are easy to find, and they are easy to care for. Plus, you can find some beautiful color patterns that will stand out in your display tank. They two most common species are the Ricordia florida and the Ricordia yuma. These are very…

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Jul82020
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What Is The Largest Jellyfish

Ocean LifeBy JamesJuly 8, 2020Leave a comment

There are thousands of species of jellyfish in the world’s oceans. These beautiful creatures can be found in the shallow waters of our beaches as well as the deep ocean. Some are harmless, and others are dangerous with deadly venom. Some are as small as a fingernail at adult stages, and others are larger than…

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Jul42020
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Most Dangerous And Deadliest Jellyfish

Ocean LifeBy JamesJuly 4, 2020Leave a comment

Jellyfish are one of the most simple animals on the planet. They are 95% water, have no brain or heart, yet they can be extremely dangerous and even deadly in some situations. There are thousands of species, and while many of them only cause minor problems, some are very venomous. While jellyfish eat fish, plankton,…

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Jul12020
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What Do Jellyfish Eat

Ocean LifeBy JamesJuly 1, 2020Leave a comment

Jellyfish are invertebrates that live in every ocean in the world, and they get their name from their appearance. They do not have any bones, and they are made of a jelly like substance. In addition to that, they also do not have a heart or brains. Even though they have the name “fish” in…

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Jun182020
Saltwater Fish what eats bristle worms

What Eats Bristle Worms

Saltwater FishBy JamesJune 18, 2020Leave a comment

If you have managed a saltwater aquarium before, there is a good chance that you have encountered bristle worms in your tank. If you have not, you likely will at some point. Bristle worms or sometimes spelled bristleworms are segmented worms called Polychaetas. Most aquarists will leave them in their tank because they are really…

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May52020
Saltwater Fish what do clownfish eat

What Do Clownfish Eat?

Saltwater FishBy JamesMay 5, 2020Leave a comment

Clownfish are the most popular fish for saltwater aquariums. Understanding their diet is vital to keeping them healthy in your tank. Clownfish eat a varied diet consisting of mysis shrimp, copepods, algae, flakes, and pellet food. They will eat things in your tank such as algae, zooplankton, and copepods, and of course they will eat…

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Apr292020
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How Much Sand For A Saltwater Aquarium

Saltwater Tank EquipmentBy JamesApril 29, 2020Leave a comment

One of the first things to figure out when setting up your saltwater tank is learning about the sand you put in it. You are likely going to use live sand, and there are a lot of different choices. Non-living sand is an option, but it costs about the same, and it is not as…

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Apr262020
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Zoanthid Coral Care | The Ultimate Resource

CoralsBy JamesApril 26, 2020Leave a comment

Zoanthid Coral Care Zoanthids, or commonly known as Zoas, are one of the most popular corals, especially among beginners. It is important to understand Zoanthid coral care in order to get the most out of them. They are prized for the beautiful colors, ability to grow fast, and their ease of care. There are so…

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Apr252020
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Conch Snail

Saltwater FishBy JamesApril 25, 2020Leave a comment

The conch snail is very popular in saltwater tanks and reef tanks. This is due to their mild temperament, and they are easy to care for. But, the biggest reason for their popularity is just watching them sift through the sand bed in search of food. In addition to that, they are very beneficial to…

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Apr212020
Saltwater Fish why does my fish tank smell

Why Does My Fish Tank Smell

Saltwater FishBy JamesApril 21, 2020Leave a comment

If you have a well maintained aquarium, you may never have had this issue before, but sometimes your fish tank can smell bad. This goes for saltwater, freshwater, and reef tanks. When we are talking about a bad odor from your tank, we don’t mean you can catch an odor when you put your nose…

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Apr192020
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The Best and Safest Silicone For Your Aquarium (2020)

Saltwater Tank EquipmentBy JamesApril 19, 2020Leave a comment

One of the most important parts that holds an aquarium together is silicone adhesive. If you need to repair or build a tank, you need to know what is the best silicone for your aquarium. When we are talking about aquariums, we mean glass aquariums, which is what silicone is used for as a great…

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Apr172020
Saltwater Fish best sharks for saltwater tank

Best Sharks For Saltwater Tank

Saltwater FishBy JamesApril 17, 2020Leave a comment

If you are tired of clowns, corals, and Yellow Tangs, how about a shark for your marine aquarium? These are not common in aquariums, so it is good to know what are the best sharks for a saltwater tank before you go out and get one. Getting a shark for your aquarium is not something…

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Apr102020
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How To Cure Live Rock For Your Reef Tank

Corals, Saltwater FishBy JamesApril 10, 2020Leave a comment

How To Cure Live Rock For Your Reef Tank One of the most important and essential things to put into a new saltwater reef tank is live rock, and it is very important that you learn how to cure live rock before you add it to your tank. Even if you add it in an…

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Apr42020
Corals why are my zoas closed

Why Are My Zoas Closed And Not Opening Up

CoralsBy JamesApril 4, 2020Leave a comment

Why Are My Zoas Closed Zoas are one of the most popular corals for reef tanks. But sometimes they do not act right, and you just want to figure out why are my zoas closed up. This may not be an easy solution, as there can be so many different factors causing them to not…

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Jan302020
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How Much Live Rock For A Saltwater Aquarium

Saltwater Tank EquipmentBy JamesJanuary 30, 2020Leave a comment

How Much Live Rock For A Saltwater Aquarium A good rule to figure out how much rock or live rock is needed for your saltwater tank is 1.5 pounds of rock per gallon of water. Or, that would be 1kg per 10 Liters of water. This is just an average and there definitely is some…

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Jan252020
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What Are The Best Corals For Beginners

CoralsBy JamesJanuary 25, 2020Leave a comment

What Are The Best Corals For Beginners Looking for the best corals for beginners? We will cover everything that you need to know to get you started. From which ones to get, which ones to avoid, and why choose certain corals if you are new to the hobby. This page does not cover setting up…

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