Articles related to "Saltwater 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
Invertebrate Aquarium Cleaners
Including a mix of janitorial invertebrates in your saltwater aquarium will help you keep your saltwater aquarium clean, the sand bed sparkling, and algae under control.
clean up crew • saltwater aquarium clean up crew • cleaning a saltwater aquarium • controlling algae • cleaning the sand bed
Including a mix of janitorial invertebrates in your saltwater aquarium will help you keep your saltwater aquarium clean, the sand bed sparkling, and algae under control.
clean up crew • saltwater aquarium clean up crew • cleaning a saltwater aquarium • controlling algae • cleaning the sand bed
Freshwater or Saltwater?: The common question
The common questions asked about fresh and salt water aquariums.
saltwater • freshwater • choice • decision
The common questions asked about fresh and salt water aquariums.
saltwater • freshwater • choice • decision
A Rainbow of Peaceful Damsels
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!
hardy saltwater fish • damselfishes • damsels • first saltwater aquarium fish • colorful saltwater aquarium fish
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!
hardy saltwater fish • damselfishes • damsels • first saltwater aquarium fish • colorful saltwater aquarium fish
Big Beautiful Batfish
While not a beginner fish, Batfishes can easily be the centerpiece of a large saltwater aquarium. Here are two species to try.
saltwater aquarium fish • batfish • unusual saltwater fish • fish for large saltwater aquarium • orbic batfish
While not a beginner fish, Batfishes can easily be the centerpiece of a large saltwater aquarium. Here are two species to try.
saltwater aquarium fish • batfish • unusual saltwater fish • fish for large saltwater aquarium • orbic batfish
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
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
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
Most Unusual Saltwater Fish?
While not for everyone, the Warty Frogfish is a fascinating marine fish appropriate for the home aquarium if the aquarist is prepared to meet the fish's dietary needs.
unusual saltwater fish • frogfish • anglerfish • saltwater aquarium fish • warty frogfish
While not for everyone, the Warty Frogfish is a fascinating marine fish appropriate for the home aquarium if the aquarist is prepared to meet the fish's dietary needs.
unusual saltwater fish • frogfish • anglerfish • saltwater aquarium fish • warty frogfish
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
Saltwater Aquarium Filtration: Wet/Dry trickle filters
The wet dry filter for the salt water set up
saltwater aquariums • aquaria • filter systems
The wet dry filter for the salt water set up
saltwater aquariums • aquaria • filter systems
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
Saltwater Filtration Systems: Protein skimmers
The Protien skimmer as filtration for a salt water aquarium
saltwater aquariums • aquaria • filtration systems • protein skimmers
The Protien skimmer as filtration for a salt water aquarium
saltwater aquariums • aquaria • filtration systems • protein skimmers
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
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
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
Bacteria - It's actually good for your aquarium
Article about bacterial colonization in sever filter types.
bacteria • filters • aquarium • aquariums • tropical fish
Article about bacterial colonization in sever filter types.
bacteria • filters • aquarium • aquariums • tropical fish
Choosing, Sizing, Lighting and Filtering Freshwater and Saltwater Fish Aquariums
How to select the right aquarium, lighting, and filtration for various types of fish and climate.
sizes of aquarium • choosing an aquarium • freshwater aquariums • saltwater aquariums • kinds of aquarium tanks
How to select the right aquarium, lighting, and filtration for various types of fish and climate.
sizes of aquarium • choosing an aquarium • freshwater aquariums • saltwater aquariums • kinds of aquarium tanks
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
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
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
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
Fish For Your Miniature 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.
selecting reef tank fish • selecting saltwater aquarium fish • selecting nano reef fish • reef tank coral • reef tank invertebrates
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.
selecting reef tank fish • selecting saltwater aquarium fish • selecting nano reef fish • reef tank coral • reef tank invertebrates
Fish For Your Salt Water Tank
Learn about the various fish you can place in your tank.
saltwater • saltwater tank • reef • coral • damselfish
Learn about the various fish you can place in your tank.
saltwater • saltwater tank • reef • coral • damselfish
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
Goatfish for the Saltwater Tank
It's too bad more aquarists have not heard of the amazing goatfish. This is an attractive, hardy active fish that makes a great first fish in a marine aquarium.
goatfish • mullidae • beginner saltwater fish • saltwater aquarium fish • mullids
It's too bad more aquarists have not heard of the amazing goatfish. This is an attractive, hardy active fish that makes a great first fish in a marine aquarium.
goatfish • mullidae • beginner saltwater fish • saltwater aquarium fish • mullids
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
Growing Mangroves for Aquarists
Growing mangrove trees in a home aquarium or refugium is easy, fun and beneficial to your system if you follow these simple tips.
red mangroves • saltwater aquarium • aerial prop roots • mangrove propagules • refugium
Growing mangrove trees in a home aquarium or refugium is easy, fun and beneficial to your system if you follow these simple tips.
red mangroves • saltwater aquarium • aerial prop roots • mangrove propagules • refugium
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
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
Nitrate in Aquariums
An article about Nitrate in Aquariums
nitrate levels • aquaria • denitrification
An article about Nitrate in Aquariums
nitrate levels • aquaria • denitrification
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
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
Dartfish, Wormfish & Firefish
These five marine fishes are all gobies from the Family Microdesmidae, and they make fantastic beginner fish for the new saltwater aquarist.
beginner fish for the saltwater aquarium • starter saltwater fish • firefish • wormfish • dartfish
These five marine fishes are all gobies from the Family Microdesmidae, and they make fantastic beginner fish for the new saltwater aquarist.
beginner fish for the saltwater aquarium • starter saltwater fish • firefish • wormfish • dartfish
A Butterflyfish for the Aquarium
While most butterflyfishes are not appropriate for captivity, there are a few of these remarkably beautiful fish appropriate for the marine aquarist.
butterflyfishes • butterflyfish • racoon butterflyfish • chaetodon lunula • teardrop butterflyfish
While most butterflyfishes are not appropriate for captivity, there are a few of these remarkably beautiful fish appropriate for the marine aquarist.
butterflyfishes • butterflyfish • racoon butterflyfish • chaetodon lunula • teardrop butterflyfish
Another Great Reef Safe Angelfish
There are not many angelfish appropriate for the reef tank, but, of the ones that are, the Bellus Angelfish is one of the best.
bellus angelfish • bellus lyretail angelfish • ornate angelfish • boray-boray) • reef-safe angelfish
There are not many angelfish appropriate for the reef tank, but, of the ones that are, the Bellus Angelfish is one of the best.
bellus angelfish • bellus lyretail angelfish • ornate angelfish • boray-boray) • reef-safe angelfish
Best Dottybacks for Marine Aquaria
Dottybacks are small, semi-aggressive fishes that are hardy, brightly colored and make excellent species for the small saltwater aquarium. Here are five of the best.
dottybacks • best fish for saltwater aquarium • pseudochromis • semi-aggressive saltwater fish • peaceful saltwater fish
Dottybacks are small, semi-aggressive fishes that are hardy, brightly colored and make excellent species for the small saltwater aquarium. Here are five of the best.
dottybacks • best fish for saltwater aquarium • pseudochromis • semi-aggressive saltwater fish • peaceful saltwater fish
Best Peaceful Tangs
While many tangs are aggressive, these five are the peaceful tangs. Big and beautiful, these are not beginner fishes, but they are amazing saltwater species.
best tangs • peaceful tangs • fish for a peaceful saltwater aquarium • surgeonfish • vlamingii tang
While many tangs are aggressive, these five are the peaceful tangs. Big and beautiful, these are not beginner fishes, but they are amazing saltwater species.
best tangs • peaceful tangs • fish for a peaceful saltwater aquarium • surgeonfish • vlamingii tang
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 Tank Biological Filtration
Marine tanks generally utilize three types of filtration--mechanical, chemical and biological. This article covers the basics of biological filtration.
filtration for a saltwater aquarium • biological filtration • bio balls • bio bales • live rock
Marine tanks generally utilize three types of filtration--mechanical, chemical and biological. This article covers the basics of biological filtration.
filtration for a saltwater aquarium • biological filtration • bio balls • bio bales • live rock
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
Sea Cucumbers for the Marine Tank
Despite fears of "cuke nuke," sea cucumbers are amongst the best sandbed cleaners the aquarist can add to his or her clean-up crew.
clean-up crew • sea cucumbers • saltwater aquarium-keeping • marine tank • echinoderms
Despite fears of "cuke nuke," sea cucumbers are amongst the best sandbed cleaners the aquarist can add to his or her clean-up crew.
clean-up crew • sea cucumbers • saltwater aquarium-keeping • marine tank • echinoderms
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
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