Articles related to "Reef Tank"

Once a saltwater aquarium or nano reef is stabilized and the salinity level is at an acceptable level, it is time to add fish, invertebrates and coral.

Here is the basic configuration for a 135-gallon nearshore shallow reef tank--the center piece of an interconnected series of biotope-specific aquaria.

This is one of the most desirable jawfish in the marine aquarium hobby. Although expensive, this beautiful saltwater fish is worth every every cent.

A beautiful, healthy saltwater aquarium is all about balance, and Fiji Gold is the only all-natural supplement with immediate observable results.

Once a miniature reef, also known as a nano reef, has been stabilized, it begins to take shape by introducing living organisms extracted from coral reefs.

Feeding every life form in a coral reef tank requires more than fish pellets or flakes. Here's a few tips for maintaining a thriving marine environment.

Amazing vision, a powerful punch and incredibly beautiful - but not for the 'community' aquarium.

Reef Tanks and Nano Reefs are used by hobbyists to keep living corals, fish and invertebrates in their natural surroundings.

Salt water aquariums can be expensive but a small reef, known as a nano reef, is an economical way of observing ocean life

While many aquarists think a reef tank and a triggerfish are mutually exclusive, there are some triggerfishes to consider adding to a tank containing corals.

Many saltwater fishes that naturally live on reefs are not reef-compatible in a tropical marine aquarium. This is why a reef-associated fish may not be sold as reef-safe.

When setting up a saltwater tank, your choices are limited only by the diversity of the natural ecosystem you strive to replicate.

There are not many angelfish appropriate for the reef tank, but, of the ones that are, the Bellus Angelfish is one of the best.

These beautiful reef animals are easy enough for the beginning reef aquarist yet beautiful and interesting enough for the expert reef keeper and serious collector.

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.

When used correctly, ESV B-Ionics Calcium Buffer System allows you to control alkalinity and calcium levels with precision while adding essential trace minerals.

Reef aquaria benefit from the natural filtering offered by refugia.

Calcium is essential for many reef species, and there are three commonly available techniques to replace and maintain calcium in a reef aquarium.

Many large species come to line up at cleaning stations where small specialists remove parasites.

Mark Martin knows clams, and his knowledge will help intermediate aquarists decide if keeping clams in a reef tank is right for them.

To protect the marine environment, choose aquacultured materials and tank-bred animals for your saltwater aquarium, and never release anything into the wild.

Hardy, colorful and small, basslets make fantastic beginner fishes for the novice saltwater aquarist.

While most angelfish are not reef-safe, angels from the genus Genicanthus will leave your corals and sessile invertebrates alone.

There are many details of which to be mindful in the saltwater aquarium hobby, but if you forget the big picture, your efforts may be doomed to failure.

There are more than forty species of Jawfish for the marine aquarium--this guide discusses their general care and feeding and recommends two excellent choices.

Damsel fishes are some of the toughest marine fish for the saltwater aquarium. These five from the genus Chromis are both peaceful and colorful. Choose Wisely!

Part 1 of this series of articles introduces the concept of an interconnected, biotope-based marine aquarium system.

Algae-grazing parrotfishes are not protected and are often available in the tropical aquarium trade. Conservation-minded aquarists should, however, boycott their sale.

While anthias have a reputation as being "expert-only" fishes, a few species are appropriate for the intermediate aquarist.

Considered difficult-to-keep, anthias are some of the most beautiful fishes available to the marine aquarist. Understanding their needs makes it possible to have success.

Aquarists can help research into the conditions necessary for healthy mangrove and seagrass development. This could help preserve coral reefs.

Marine tanks generally utilize three types of filtration--mechanical, chemical and biological. This article covers the basics of biological filtration.

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.

If you want to purchase a Peppermint Shrimp to take care of aiptasia in your tropical reef tank, make sure you are actually getting L. wurdemanni.

Turbo, Margarita, Nassarius, and Bumble Bee Snails are readily available and commonly recommended as part of a saltwater tank's clean-up crew, but the buyer should beware

While these two incredible species are best left to the experts, given the right environment, they can thrive in the marine aquarium.

The threadfin cardinalfish and the green chromis are two small, readily available fish that will shoal in the marine aquarium.

Understanding head pressure and flow rate is essential to determining the appropriate return pump for your saltwater system.

The Engineer Goby is a fantastic beginner's fish which has fascinating characteristics, and the ability to mesmerize the aquarist into watching him work away his hours.

Many fishes, including some butterflyfishes, are frequently misidentified and mislableled at the local fish store. The only solution is to know before you go.

This newly described species of fairy wrasse from the genus Cirrhilabrus is a beautiful and relatively hardy fish ideal for the peaceful community fish-only or reef tank.

The rabbitfishes are underappreciated tropical marine aquarium fishes given that they are hardy, disease resistant, and great at controlling nuisance algae.

While not inexpensive, Genicanthus watanabei is one of the best angelfish to keep in your saltwater, reef aquarium.

Diadema setosum, also known commonly as the Hatpin Urchin or Black Longspine Urchin, is an excellent addition to a mature reef tank.

The blue eye tang is a beautiful, reef-compatible marine fish that, with a little information, is not difficult to keep and will provide years of biological algae control

The growth of corals' skeletons and invertebrates' shells is dependent on maintaining calcium levels in the saltwater aquarium.

Chalice corals are very popular with reef aquarists. This article looks at some of the most popular chalice corals and provides the necessary husbandry information.

Understanding how aquarium filtration works on a saltwater fish tank makes choosing the right methods and equipment easier.

Cowries have shells that inspire collectors, but the living animal is equally interesting.

When attempting to create a biotope-specific tank where the physical characteristics are dominated by strong flow, more than a simple return pump is needed.