Articles related to "Marine Aquariums"
Sump-Based Filtration
The concept of the sump may seem confusing at first, but sump-based filtration is the best filtration for a marine aquarium set-up.
sump-based filtration • sump • sump for a marine aquarium • filtration • saltwater aquarium
The concept of the sump may seem confusing at first, but sump-based filtration is the best filtration for a marine aquarium set-up.
sump-based filtration • sump • sump for a marine aquarium • filtration • saltwater aquarium
A Tropical Marine Aquarium Eel
While most eels are inappropriate for the home aquarist, eels from the genus Echidna make great marine aquarium species if you must have an eel.
tropical marine eel • reef compatible eel • tropical aquarium eel • snowflake eel • echidna nebulosa
While most eels are inappropriate for the home aquarist, eels from the genus Echidna make great marine aquarium species if you must have an eel.
tropical marine eel • reef compatible eel • tropical aquarium eel • snowflake eel • echidna nebulosa
Euphyllia Coral Care in the Marine Aquarium
Torch coral, frogspaw and anchor coral are among the most popular corals in the marine aquarium hobby. Here's what you need to know about the genus Euphyllia.
coral for the saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium coral • eupyllia • frogspawn • eupyllia divisa
Torch coral, frogspaw and anchor coral are among the most popular corals in the marine aquarium hobby. Here's what you need to know about the genus Euphyllia.
coral for the saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium coral • eupyllia • frogspawn • eupyllia divisa
Marine Aquarium in Venice
An ancient building is being restored to house the new aquarium.
marine aquarium in venice • natural history museum • seafood • travel • canals
An ancient building is being restored to house the new aquarium.
marine aquarium in venice • natural history museum • seafood • travel • canals
Mimicry in the Marine Aquarium
Many tropical marine fishes mimic other fishes in order to gain an advantage on the reef. Keeping a mimic and its model in an aquarium can make a fascinating display.
mimicry • eibli tang • eibli angelfish • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium
Many tropical marine fishes mimic other fishes in order to gain an advantage on the reef. Keeping a mimic and its model in an aquarium can make a fascinating display.
mimicry • eibli tang • eibli angelfish • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium
No Better Time to Go Marine
Industry data shows the marine aquarium hobby is flourishing, and, as a result, there has never been a better time to start a saltwater tank in your home or office.
marine aquarium industry • pet industry • saltwater aquarium statistics • america's top hobbies • marine ornamental species
Industry data shows the marine aquarium hobby is flourishing, and, as a result, there has never been a better time to start a saltwater tank in your home or office.
marine aquarium industry • pet industry • saltwater aquarium statistics • america's top hobbies • marine ornamental species
Tropical Marine Aquarium Basses
The Family Serranidae include the fancy sea basses and anthias, dwarf seabasses and hamlets, and the groupers--all of which can make great tropical marine aquarium fish.
great tropical marine aquarium fishes • basses • anthiinae • fancy sea basses • anthias
The Family Serranidae include the fancy sea basses and anthias, dwarf seabasses and hamlets, and the groupers--all of which can make great tropical marine aquarium fish.
great tropical marine aquarium fishes • basses • anthiinae • fancy sea basses • anthias
Your Own Freshwater or Salt Underwater World
Learn the difference between a saltwater tank and a freshwater tank.
aquarium.aquariums • tank • tanks • freshwater • saltwater
Learn the difference between a saltwater tank and a freshwater tank.
aquarium.aquariums • tank • tanks • freshwater • saltwater
Tilefish are Good Aquarium Fishes
While not as well known by hobbyists as the closely related triggerfishes and puffers, tilefishes make great tropical saltwater aquarium species for fish-only systems.
great tropical marine aquarium fish • tilefish • fish-only aquarium • leatherjackets • tetraodontiformes
While not as well known by hobbyists as the closely related triggerfishes and puffers, tilefishes make great tropical saltwater aquarium species for fish-only systems.
great tropical marine aquarium fish • tilefish • fish-only aquarium • leatherjackets • tetraodontiformes
Your First Tropical Aquarium Saltwater Fish
With so many tropical marine aquarium fishes from which to choose, how do you choose the right first fish? Here are five species every beginning aquarist should consider.
best saltwater aquarium fish • first marine aquarium fish • tropical marine aquarium • starting a saltwater aquarium • blue-green chromis
With so many tropical marine aquarium fishes from which to choose, how do you choose the right first fish? Here are five species every beginning aquarist should consider.
best saltwater aquarium fish • first marine aquarium fish • tropical marine aquarium • starting a saltwater aquarium • blue-green chromis
Guide to Saltwater Aquarium Fishes
The marine aquarium hobby is a great hobby, but it can be overwhelming given the number of species available. Here is a guide to Suite 101 articles on some of the best.
tropical marine aquarium fish • saltwater fish • fish tank • species guide • reef fish
The marine aquarium hobby is a great hobby, but it can be overwhelming given the number of species available. Here is a guide to Suite 101 articles on some of the best.
tropical marine aquarium fish • saltwater fish • fish tank • species guide • reef fish
Saltwater Aquarium Rabbitfishes
While almost all Rabbitfish species make excellent marine aquarium fishes, the Foxface Rabbitfish and the Virgate Rabbitfish are the best beginner species.
rabbitfish for the tropical marine aquarium • tropical saltwater aquarium rabbitfishes • foxface rabbitfish • virgate rabbitfish • foxface lo
While almost all Rabbitfish species make excellent marine aquarium fishes, the Foxface Rabbitfish and the Virgate Rabbitfish are the best beginner species.
rabbitfish for the tropical marine aquarium • tropical saltwater aquarium rabbitfishes • foxface rabbitfish • virgate rabbitfish • foxface lo
A Biotope-Specific Refugium
A simple Red Mangrove and Shoal Grass refugium can improve the overall health and stability of your marine system and make you a more educated and informed aquarist.
biotope • seagrass • mangrove • marine aquarium • saltwater aquarium
A simple Red Mangrove and Shoal Grass refugium can improve the overall health and stability of your marine system and make you a more educated and informed aquarist.
biotope • seagrass • mangrove • marine aquarium • saltwater aquarium
Aquarium Fluorescence
Coral fluorescence is a phenomenon with practical utility to the marine aquarist. It can be easily observed in the aquarium with the right equipment and knowledge.
fluorescence • bioluminescence • phosphorescence • coral fluorescence • marine aquarium
Coral fluorescence is a phenomenon with practical utility to the marine aquarist. It can be easily observed in the aquarium with the right equipment and knowledge.
fluorescence • bioluminescence • phosphorescence • coral fluorescence • marine aquarium
Basslets are Great Beginner Fish
Hardy, colorful and small, basslets make fantastic beginner fishes for the novice saltwater aquarist.
basslets • begginer fish • saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish • fairy basslets
Hardy, colorful and small, basslets make fantastic beginner fishes for the novice saltwater aquarist.
basslets • begginer fish • saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish • fairy basslets
Boycott the Princess Parrotfish
While this fish is readily available to aquarists, its high captive mortality combined with its ecological function, make it a poor choice for the home aquarium.
princess parrotfish • boycott tropical marine aquarium fish • sustainability • ecosystem • tropical reefs
While this fish is readily available to aquarists, its high captive mortality combined with its ecological function, make it a poor choice for the home aquarium.
princess parrotfish • boycott tropical marine aquarium fish • sustainability • ecosystem • tropical reefs
Buying Marine Livestock Online
Knowing how online retailers of saltwater fish, coral and invertabrates ship their livestock to you can make a big difference in terms of your animals' survival rate.
marine livestock • saltwater fish • marine aquarium • marine fish • marine invertebrates
Knowing how online retailers of saltwater fish, coral and invertabrates ship their livestock to you can make a big difference in terms of your animals' survival rate.
marine livestock • saltwater fish • marine aquarium • marine fish • marine invertebrates
Excellent Reef-Safe Angelfish
While most angelfish are not reef-safe, angels from the genus Genicanthus will leave your corals and sessile invertebrates alone.
angelfish • reef safe • genicanthus • planktavore • bellus
While most angelfish are not reef-safe, angels from the genus Genicanthus will leave your corals and sessile invertebrates alone.
angelfish • reef safe • genicanthus • planktavore • bellus
Fluidized Bed Filters
Fluidized bed filters are highly efficient, relatively inexpensive and require little maintenance when properly installed in a saltwater system.
fluidized bed filter • biological filtration • bio-media • media surface area • efficient filtration
Fluidized bed filters are highly efficient, relatively inexpensive and require little maintenance when properly installed in a saltwater system.
fluidized bed filter • biological filtration • bio-media • media surface area • efficient filtration
Got a Marine Algae Problem?
Algae are a reality in the marine aquarium, but unsightly nuisance algae can drive you nuts. Here are four fishes to fight nuisance marine algae in the saltwater aquarium
fighting algae • marine aquarium • saltwater aquarium • lawnmower blenny • salarias fasciatus
Algae are a reality in the marine aquarium, but unsightly nuisance algae can drive you nuts. Here are four fishes to fight nuisance marine algae in the saltwater aquarium
fighting algae • marine aquarium • saltwater aquarium • lawnmower blenny • salarias fasciatus
Guide to Identifying Zoanthids
Zoanthids make some of the best "starter corals" for the beginning marine aquarist. Here's how to identify the best ones for your aquarium.
zoanthid identification • marine aquarium coral • saltwater aquarium • yellow polyps • parazoanthus
Zoanthids make some of the best "starter corals" for the beginning marine aquarist. Here's how to identify the best ones for your aquarium.
zoanthid identification • marine aquarium coral • saltwater aquarium • yellow polyps • parazoanthus
Hardy Coral for the Aquarium
Zoanthids are an excellent, easy-to-keep coral for the beginning aquarist intent on adding color and interest to his or her mini reef.
easy coral • hardy coral • zoanthid • zoanthids • palytoxin
Zoanthids are an excellent, easy-to-keep coral for the beginning aquarist intent on adding color and interest to his or her mini reef.
easy coral • hardy coral • zoanthid • zoanthids • palytoxin
Hydnophora – The Hardy SPS-Like Coral
Horn coral is a boldly colored animal with dramatic growth forms that is relatively simple to keep in a tropical saltwater aquarium.
tropical marine aquarium coral • hardy saltwater coral • liveaquaria • blue zoo aquatics • hydnophora
Horn coral is a boldly colored animal with dramatic growth forms that is relatively simple to keep in a tropical saltwater aquarium.
tropical marine aquarium coral • hardy saltwater coral • liveaquaria • blue zoo aquatics • hydnophora
Know Before You Go - Butterflyfish
Many fishes, including some butterflyfishes, are frequently misidentified and mislableled at the local fish store. The only solution is to know before you go.
butterflyfishes • know before you go • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • pyramid butterflyfish
Many fishes, including some butterflyfishes, are frequently misidentified and mislableled at the local fish store. The only solution is to know before you go.
butterflyfishes • know before you go • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • pyramid butterflyfish
Setting Up a Simple Refugium
A refugium is recommended by many experienced marine hobbyists to help export nutrients and provide food for hard-to-keep species like mandarin gobies and anthias.
refugium • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater tank • deep sandbed
A refugium is recommended by many experienced marine hobbyists to help export nutrients and provide food for hard-to-keep species like mandarin gobies and anthias.
refugium • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater tank • deep sandbed
Two Tropical Aquarium Filefishes
These two commonly available filefishes make great first filefishes for the tropical marine aquarist looking for a peaceful fish for a fish-only saltwater aquarium.
tropical marine aquarium filefishes • filefishes for the saltwater tank • beginner filefishes • pervagor melanocephalus • redtail filefish
These two commonly available filefishes make great first filefishes for the tropical marine aquarist looking for a peaceful fish for a fish-only saltwater aquarium.
tropical marine aquarium filefishes • filefishes for the saltwater tank • beginner filefishes • pervagor melanocephalus • redtail filefish
Want an Ideal Reef Angel?
While not inexpensive, Genicanthus watanabei is one of the best angelfish to keep in your saltwater, reef aquarium.
genicanthus watanabei • blackedged angelfish • watanabe's lyretail angelfish • saltwater angelfish • reef-safe angelfish
While not inexpensive, Genicanthus watanabei is one of the best angelfish to keep in your saltwater, reef aquarium.
genicanthus watanabei • blackedged angelfish • watanabe's lyretail angelfish • saltwater angelfish • reef-safe angelfish
What is a Refugium?
While the term "refugium" is commonly used by aquarists, there is a great deal of disagreement about what one is and what it should do. Here are the back to basics facts.
refugium • refugia • exporting nutrients • biological filtartion • sump
While the term "refugium" is commonly used by aquarists, there is a great deal of disagreement about what one is and what it should do. Here are the back to basics facts.
refugium • refugia • exporting nutrients • biological filtartion • sump
Why Use Scientific Names
While at first intimidating, scientific names are better than common names when purchasing fishes and other animals for your saltwater aquarium.
taxonomy • marine aquarium • saltwater aquarium • scientific names • family
While at first intimidating, scientific names are better than common names when purchasing fishes and other animals for your saltwater aquarium.
taxonomy • marine aquarium • saltwater aquarium • scientific names • family
Cyclone Nargis is an Opportunity
Many of the most treasured saltwater aquarium species come from the Indo-Pacific, where people's lives have been destroyed by increasingly violent storms.
cyclone nargis • global warming • myanmar • burma • marine aqurist
Many of the most treasured saltwater aquarium species come from the Indo-Pacific, where people's lives have been destroyed by increasingly violent storms.
cyclone nargis • global warming • myanmar • burma • marine aqurist
Invertebrates - an introduction
An introduction to aquarium invertebrates
corals • invertebrates • reef
An introduction to aquarium invertebrates
corals • invertebrates • reef
Aquarium Boxfishes and Cowfishes
While not a fish for beginners, boxfishes and cowfishes can make fantastic aquarium species, although they don't come without some risk.
boxfish • cowfish • pufferfish • tropical saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
While not a fish for beginners, boxfishes and cowfishes can make fantastic aquarium species, although they don't come without some risk.
boxfish • cowfish • pufferfish • tropical saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
Boycotting the Trade in Parrotfish
Algae-grazing parrotfishes are not protected and are often available in the tropical aquarium trade. Conservation-minded aquarists should, however, boycott their sale.
parrotfish • tropical aquarium fish • marine aquarium • tropical reef conservation • boycott
Algae-grazing parrotfishes are not protected and are often available in the tropical aquarium trade. Conservation-minded aquarists should, however, boycott their sale.
parrotfish • tropical aquarium fish • marine aquarium • tropical reef conservation • boycott
Flashy Tropical Aquarium Fishes
Hardy, colorful and commonly available, flasher wrasses are some of the best reef aquarium fishes for everyone from beginners to experienced reef aquarists.
small tropical marine aquarium fish • flasher wrasses • colorful saltwater aquarium fish • family labridae • hardy small tropical reef fish
Hardy, colorful and commonly available, flasher wrasses are some of the best reef aquarium fishes for everyone from beginners to experienced reef aquarists.
small tropical marine aquarium fish • flasher wrasses • colorful saltwater aquarium fish • family labridae • hardy small tropical reef fish
Live Rock
The use of live rock has become synonomous with marine aquarium keeping, but what is it, where does it come from, and how do you use it?
live rock • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater fish • biological filtration
The use of live rock has become synonomous with marine aquarium keeping, but what is it, where does it come from, and how do you use it?
live rock • saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • saltwater fish • biological filtration
Marine Mouthbrooders--Cardinalfish
Marine mouthbrooders such as cardinalfish are great aquarium fish for the beginning aquarists, especially if they are interested in trying their hand at captive breeding.
marine mouthbrooders • mouthbrooding • breeding in captivity • cardinalfish • jawfish
Marine mouthbrooders such as cardinalfish are great aquarium fish for the beginning aquarists, especially if they are interested in trying their hand at captive breeding.
marine mouthbrooders • mouthbrooding • breeding in captivity • cardinalfish • jawfish
Saltwater Aquarium Filtration
Saltwater systems often require external filtration, but the multitude of options is at best confusing and at worst overwhelming to the beginning hobbyist..
saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • external filtration • aquarium filtration • remove organic waste
Saltwater systems often require external filtration, but the multitude of options is at best confusing and at worst overwhelming to the beginning hobbyist..
saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium • external filtration • aquarium filtration • remove organic waste
Sump-Based Protein Skimmers
In this second part of the sump-based filtration series, protein skimmers are discussed with recommendations made based on system size, efficiency and cost.
protein skimmer • protein skimming • sump-based filtration • filtration for saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium filtration
In this second part of the sump-based filtration series, protein skimmers are discussed with recommendations made based on system size, efficiency and cost.
protein skimmer • protein skimming • sump-based filtration • filtration for saltwater aquarium • marine aquarium filtration
The Algae-Eating Rabbitfishes
The rabbitfishes are underappreciated tropical marine aquarium fishes given that they are hardy, disease resistant, and great at controlling nuisance algae.
tropical saltwater aquarium fish • rabbitfish • algae-eating fish • algae control • tropical marine aquarium fishes that control algae
The rabbitfishes are underappreciated tropical marine aquarium fishes given that they are hardy, disease resistant, and great at controlling nuisance algae.
tropical saltwater aquarium fish • rabbitfish • algae-eating fish • algae control • tropical marine aquarium fishes that control algae
The Angelfish-Ready Aquarium
Marine angelfish are amongst the most intelligent fish in the hobby, but their full range of behavior will only be observed in an angelfish-ready tank.
angelfish • marine angelfish • angelfish for a saltwater aquarium • saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
Marine angelfish are amongst the most intelligent fish in the hobby, but their full range of behavior will only be observed in an angelfish-ready tank.
angelfish • marine angelfish • angelfish for a saltwater aquarium • saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
Triggerfishes for the Fish-Only Tank
Most triggerfishes are not reef safe, but in a fish-only aquarium, these beautiful fishes can easily become the centerpiece of a spectacular display.
sufflamen • rhinecanthus • balistapus • pseudobalistes • fish only
Most triggerfishes are not reef safe, but in a fish-only aquarium, these beautiful fishes can easily become the centerpiece of a spectacular display.
sufflamen • rhinecanthus • balistapus • pseudobalistes • fish only
Gold Spotted Rabbitfish
Rabbitfishes are some of the best algae-eaters for a saltwater aquarium. Most are hardy and disease resistant, and some of the rarer ones are absolutely gorgeous.
gold spotted rabbitfish • siganus punctatus • best algae-eating saltwater fish • most beautiful saltwater fish • tropical aquarium fish
Rabbitfishes are some of the best algae-eaters for a saltwater aquarium. Most are hardy and disease resistant, and some of the rarer ones are absolutely gorgeous.
gold spotted rabbitfish • siganus punctatus • best algae-eating saltwater fish • most beautiful saltwater fish • tropical aquarium fish
Most Expensive Dwarf Angelfishes
For a week's salary, you may be able to get one of these incredibly beautiful fishes that also happen to make great pets for the saltwater aquarium.
exotic angelfish • rare angelfish • pygmy angelfish • dwarf angelfish • most beautiful angelfish
For a week's salary, you may be able to get one of these incredibly beautiful fishes that also happen to make great pets for the saltwater aquarium.
exotic angelfish • rare angelfish • pygmy angelfish • dwarf angelfish • most beautiful angelfish
The Amazing Aquarium Lionfishes
While some may be intimidated by the lionfishes, they actually are hardy saltwater fish appropriate for the beginning marine aquarist.
saltwater fish • aquarium fish • lionfish • firefish • scorpionfish rockfish
While some may be intimidated by the lionfishes, they actually are hardy saltwater fish appropriate for the beginning marine aquarist.
saltwater fish • aquarium fish • lionfish • firefish • scorpionfish rockfish
Why Use Live Rock
Many aquarists add the requisite one to two pounds of live rock per gallon without truly appreciating the benefit it brings to the health and stability of the system.
live rock • fish only systems • fowlr • live rock for decoration • invertebrate systems
Many aquarists add the requisite one to two pounds of live rock per gallon without truly appreciating the benefit it brings to the health and stability of the system.
live rock • fish only systems • fowlr • live rock for decoration • invertebrate systems
Converting from Freshwater to Saltwater
Summary of the expenses of converting a freshwater aquarium to saltwater.
converting • conversion • costs • freshwater aquariums • saltwater aquariums
Summary of the expenses of converting a freshwater aquarium to saltwater.
converting • conversion • costs • freshwater aquariums • saltwater aquariums
Crabs - The forgotten species
Crabs the forgotten species and the care of these creatures .
cleaning aquariums • crab • hermit crabs • bottom cleaners • spider crabs
Crabs the forgotten species and the care of these creatures .
cleaning aquariums • crab • hermit crabs • bottom cleaners • spider crabs
Don't Float Shipping Bags
Mark Martin, a marine aquarium expert, goes against conventional wisdom when it comes to acclimating marine species to the temperature of your saltwater tank.
mark martin • blue zoo aquatics • acclimatization • acclimating fish • saltwater fish
Mark Martin, a marine aquarium expert, goes against conventional wisdom when it comes to acclimating marine species to the temperature of your saltwater tank.
mark martin • blue zoo aquatics • acclimatization • acclimating fish • saltwater fish
Ralph's Corner -- an introduction
Engineering of filtration systems and the useage.
aquarium • filtration systems • cleaning
Engineering of filtration systems and the useage.
aquarium • filtration systems • cleaning
What Am I Feeding? Part Two: Ammonium Chloride
Explanation of the food supplement ammonium chloride and its use for goats and sheep.
food • diet • ammonium • chloride • supplement
Explanation of the food supplement ammonium chloride and its use for goats and sheep.
food • diet • ammonium • chloride • supplement
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