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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…