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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…