Articles written by Ret Talbot
All 231 articles written by Ret Talbot
Mark Martin on Clams for the Saltwater Aquarium: Tips for Keeping Tropical Marine Aquarium Clams
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Mark Martin knows clams, and his knowledge will help intermediate aquarists decide if keeping clams in a reef tank is right for them. more...
Category: Environmental Activism
Team Earth helps musician Sting deliver important message about rainforest destruction in a YouTube video produced by the Prince's Rainforest Project. more...
The Bartlett's Anthias: A Hardy Anthias for a Peaceful Reef Tank
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While many anthias species should be kept by only advanced aquarists, the intermediate aquarist may want to attempt keeping a small shoal of beautiful Bartlett's anthias. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
This article looks at one of the best wrasses for the tropical saltwater aquarium. Learn about the natural history and husbandry of the Scott's fairy wrasse. more...
Category: Freshwater Fishing
The California Wild Trout Policy designates various rivers and lakes in an effort to conserve wild trout species and provide recreational angling opportunities. more...
Category: Buying Online
Understanding how online seafood companies operate can assist the chef in purchasing the freshest seafood for the best price when using the Internet to shop. more...
What is Team Earth?: A Conservation International Global Sustainability Initiative
Category: Environmental Organizations
Team Earth is an unprecedented public-private partnership committed to sustainability while, at the same time, maintaining global economic growth. more...
Shark Education and Marine Aquaria: Aquarium Sharks Can Educate the Public about Shark Conservation
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Sharks are misunderstood animals often portrayed as instinct-driven hunting machines. Some aquarists see the aquarium as opportunity to educate the public about sharks. more...
Carmel Valley Wineries, CA: Wine Tasting in Carmel’s Wine Country
Category: California Travel
One of nine AVAs in Monterey County, the Carmel Valley is a less well-know wine region, but well worth the trip for anyone travelling California's Central Coast. more...
Category: Human Infections
Staph infections pose a real threat to children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, but, generally speaking, staph bacteria are common and harmless. more...
Category: California Travel
Wood-burning fireplaces in every room are but one of the charms that make this historic Cannery Row hotel the ideal jumping-off point to explore Monterey, California. more...
Category: California Travel
The famous Nepenthe Restaurant, perched 800 feet above the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California, is not to be missed when traveling the Central Coast. more...
Category: California Travel
There are many sights to see while driving Route 1 through Big Sur, California. This article offers tips on the best, must-see attractions between Cambria and Carmel, CA. more...
Category: California Travel
Walking the grounds of Robinson Jeffers' Carmel, California home is one of the best ways to better appreciate one of the United States' most under-appreciated poets. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Looking at the quick facts provided when purchasing a tropical saltwater aquarium fish, coral or other invertebrate provides the aquarist with important information. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
Learn how to grill salmon to perfection on a cedar plank with this Asian-inspired easy-to-prepare recipe. All you need is salmon, soy, ginger, marin, honey, and a plank. more...
Category: California Travel
Make Laguna Beach reservations for lodging and shows well in advance to take full advantage of this famous Orange County, California resort town full of culture and art. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
This easy-to-make Asian fusion shrimp recipe can be served with rice and grilled vegetables for a casual family-style party. Pair it with an Pinot Gris from Alsace. more...
Category: Winter Sports (general)
Helmets for skiing and boarding can protect the user against head trauma while on the slopes. With all the options and styles available, there is a helmet for everyone. more...
Category: Food Trends (general)
The implementation of country-of-origin labeling laws in the US is welcome news to home cooks who appreciate more information about the origin of the ingredients they use more...
Category: Hiking & Trails
This 7.5 mile loop hike gains roughly 1700 feet as it climbs the ridges between these spectacular Southern California canyons with dramatic canyon and coastal scenery. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
This traditional West African stew from Ghana uses red palm oil to give it its namesake color. Served with fried plantains or dodo, it makes a delicious and hearty dinner more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
Few places elicit as much excitement in the traveling cook then the continent of Africa. From the westernmost point of that continent comes this traditional fish dish. more...
Category: Plant Species
This gorgeous wildflower is, luckily, not at all uncommon and can be found throughout the deserts of California, Nevada and Arizona if one knows where to look for it. more...
Category: Liquor
Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane. Despite this common origin, there are many variations based on region and process resulting in many styles. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Many corals kept by tropical saltwater aquarium hobbyists can be cultured or farmed in both open (maricultre) and closed (aquaculture) systems but there are differences. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Blue Zoo Aquatics Director of Marine Ornamental Research discusses the husbandry and natural history of this very rare color variant of Gymnothorax favagineus. more...
Category: Hiking & Trails
The West Ridge Trail descends from Laguna Beach, California's Temple Hill (Top of the World) and provide spectacular canyon and ocean vistas in all directions. more...
Most Important American Authors: Hawthrone, Melville, Whitman, and Twain Produced American Classics
Category: Classic American Fiction
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain each wrote American classics that firmly establish these writers as America's most important authors. more...
A Green Christmas Gift: Giving a Hike on Christmas is a Great Green Gift
Category: Hiking & Trails
A hike is an affordable, environmentally-friendly Christmas gift the whole family can enjoy. With a little planning, this will be the gift your loved ones remember. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Small crustaceans called copepods can make the difference when it comes to success with hard to keep tropical aquarium species. more...
Category: Hiking & Trails
Trail hiking in Laguna Beach is a smart way to get the most out of a budget vacation to this Southern California resort town while enjoying the best coast scenery. more...
How to Write the Character-Driven Novel: Steps to Creating Belivable Characters
Category: Writing Novels
While some argue that a plot outline is essential to writing a novel, too often that approach leads to plot-driven stories populated by flat characters. more...
Melamine Contaminates Fish Food: Fish Feed Tainted with High Levels of Dangerous Chemical
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Once again, melamine was in the news in November 2008 when inspectors found dangerously high levels of the toxic chemical in fish feed. more...
Category: Backpacking Gear
Backpacking is more enjoyable with an internal frame pack that comfortably carries the load while hiking. Here are the essentials every hiking backpack should posses. more...
Guna Peak, Laguna Beach, California: One of the Crown Jewels of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Category: Hiking & Trails
Guna Peak was donated to Orange County as open space for permanent public use. It also is the site of a five-million-gallon reservoir essential to wildfire protection. more...
Category: Classic American Fiction
It's easy to teach this novel as an example of symbolism without dealing with the complexity of placing it within its historic context, but that doesn't do it justice. more...
Category: Spices
Pepper-crusted steaks are meant to have a bite to them, but for some with sensitive palates, that bite may be too much. Here's how to mellow the spice but not the taste. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Calcium is one of the most important parameters to monitor in a tropical reef aquarium. The easy-to-use and very accurate Salifert test kit is the industry standard. more...
Category: Hiking & Trails
Above Laguna Beach, California is Temple Hill (aka Top of the World). While it's possible to drive there, hiking to the top is an experience not to be missed. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The only major United States sporting venue with a built-in marine aquarium, the Rays Tank at the Tampa Bay Ray's Tropicana Field is a big hit with fans and charity. more...
Hike Laguna Bowl to Water Tank Road, California: Classic Laguna Beach Hike with Great Ocean Views
Category: Hiking & Trails
This ridge hike in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Laguna Beach, California boasts impressive ocean views. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Naso lituratus, commonly called the naso tang, is an Indo-Pacific fish that can easily become the centerpiece of a home tropical marine aquarium. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Tropical marine fishes do not suffer from "ich," but they can become infested with a similar parasite called Cryptocaryon irritans. more...
Category: Hiking & Trails
Hiking in the Laguna Coastal Wilderness Park is an excellent way to experience what first drew artists to Laguna Beach, California. Here is one local trail to consider. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Relatively new to North American aquarists, Rhizotrochus species of coral are both beautiful and easy to care for. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
CITES is a voluntary agreement between nations to ensure the trade in both living and non-living wild animals does not threaten any species' survival. more...
Category: California Travel
Laguna Beach's Sawdust Art Festival is home to a number of ocean-inspired, local artists, including Nita Skaggs. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The Caribbean is one of the four major regions from which marine aquarium species are collected for the aquarium hobby. more...
Tropical Marine Aquarium Disk Corals: Colorful, Easy-to-Keep Corals from the Genus Fungia
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
This unusual, attractive coral is as great in the beginner's aquarium as it is in the advanced hobbyist's tank. Colorful and hardy, disk corals should not be overlooked. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While they may not look like animals in the traditional sense, brain corals do best when fed once or twice a week in the tropical marine aquarium. more...
Starting a Saltwater Aquarium: How to Set-Up a Simple Tropical Marine Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While somewhat more difficult than keeping a freshwater aquarium, a tropical marine aquarium is well within anyone's grasp if you follow some simple steps. more...
Two Tropical Marine Aquarium Hawks: Hawkfish Make Interesting Tropical Saltwater Aquarium Fish
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Hawkfishes are known for their gregarious natures, striking good looks and infamous aggression toward small crustaceans and even some fishes. Here are two of the best. more...
Tropical Marine Aquarium Wrasses: Saltwater Aquarium Fishes from the Family Labridae
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Wrasses are some of the most interesting, colorful and suitable tropical marine aquarium species available for either a reef tank or fish-only system. more...
Tilefish are Good Aquarium Fishes: Tilefish for the Fish-Only Tropical Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Flashy Tropical Aquarium Fishes: Flasher Wrasse Favorites for Tropical Reef Aquaria
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Hardy, colorful and commonly available, flasher wrasses are some of the best reef aquarium fishes for everyone from beginners to experienced reef aquarists. more...
Tropical Marine Dragonets: Two Beautiful Tropical Saltwater Fish for Expert Aquarists
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
These gorgeous tropical fishes too often die of starvation in captivity. Provide them with a large, mature tank, however, and they will be the centerpiece of your tank. more...
Foreign Language Waivers: Offering Alternatives to High School Students with Disabilities
Category: High School Curriculum
While many schools accommodate students with diagnosed learning disabilities in their native language-based classes, too few offer meaningful foreign language alternative more...
Category: Environmental Activism
Algae-grazing parrotfishes are not protected and are often available in the tropical aquarium trade. Conservation-minded aquarists should, however, boycott their sale. more...
Protecting Herbivorous Fishes: Algae-Grazing Parrotfishes Provide Critical Role on Coral Reefs
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Herbivorous fishes, like the queen parrotfish, need protection from overfishing in order that they can keep algae growth on degraded tropical reefs under control. more...
Saltwater Aquarium Rabbitfishes: Two of the Most Appropriate Beginner Rabbitfishes
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While almost all Rabbitfish species make excellent marine aquarium fishes, the Foxface Rabbitfish and the Virgate Rabbitfish are the best beginner species. more...
Algae-Eating Tropical Marine Fish: Saltwater Aquarium Fish that Graze on Algae
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Tropical herbivorous fish play a critical role in both the natural ecosystem and in the aquarium. Learn which ones should be in your aquarium. more...
Aquarium Fluorescence: Animals that Glow in Your Aquarium
Category: Aquariums
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. more...
Dwarf Angelfishes Essential Stats: Pygmy Angelfish for the Saltwtare Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The appeal of these beautiful fish is hard to resist, and, given their small size and hardiness, they are excellent candidates for the home saltwater aquarium. more...
Marine Angelfish Buyers Guide: The Best Online Retailers for Dwarf Angelfishes
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Blue Zoo Aquatics, LiveAquaria and Marine Depot are three online retailers of marine livestock with a great selection of dwarf angelfishes, but which is best? more...
Best Peaceful Tangs: Five Peaceful Surgeonfish for the Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Invertebrate Aquarium Cleaners: Snails, Crabs, Stars, Slugs, and Cucumbers to Clean Your Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Dartfish, Wormfish & Firefish: Five Favorite Saltwater Fishes
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
These five marine fishes are all gobies from the Family Microdesmidae, and they make fantastic beginner fish for the new saltwater aquarist. more...
Clownfish Essentials: Anemonefishes: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
In the wake of the Nemo phenomenon, the clownfish has become the poster child for the saltwater aquarium hobby. Most are great, but here's what you need to know. more...
Big Beautiful Batfish: A Gorgeous Saltwater Fish for the Large Marine Aqaurium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While not a beginner fish, Batfishes can easily be the centerpiece of a large saltwater aquarium. Here are two species to try. more...
Rare and Exotic Anthias: Two Expert-Only Beautiful Saltwater Fish
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While these two incredible species are best left to the experts, given the right environment, they can thrive in the marine aquarium. more...
Most Unusual Saltwater Fish?: The Warty Frogfish Makes an Interesting Fish for the Marine Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Most Expensive Dwarf Angelfishes: Rare Pygmy Angelfishes Come at a Price
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Mimicry in the Marine Aquarium: Setting up a Mimicry Saltwater Aquraium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Cyclone Nargis is an Opportunity: Marine Aquarists Have a Chance to Promote Good in Cyclone's Wake
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Many of the most treasured saltwater aquarium species come from the Indo-Pacific, where people's lives have been destroyed by increasingly violent storms. more...
Why Use Scientific Names: Using the Scientific Name of an Aquarium Species Avoids Confusion
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While at first intimidating, scientific names are better than common names when purchasing fishes and other animals for your saltwater aquarium. more...
A Butterflyfish for the Aquarium: The Best Butterflyfishes to Choose for a Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While most butterflyfishes are not appropriate for captivity, there are a few of these remarkably beautiful fish appropriate for the marine aquarist. more...
Feeding Marine Invertebrates: Feeding Corals, Anemones and Other Filter-Feeding Invertebrates
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Success with motile invertebrates like coral requires appropriate nutrition that comes in the form of an unlikely sounding product - reef snow. more...
Calcium and the Saltwater Aquarium: Maintaining Appropriate Calcium Levels in a Reef Tank
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Calcium is essential for many reef species, and there are three commonly available techniques to replace and maintain calcium in a reef aquarium. more...
Top Ten Marine Fishes: Ten Most Popular Fish for Saltwater Aquaria
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The results are in! Here are numbers 10-6 based on recent sales' statistics for one of the leading online retailers of marine livestock. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
When purchasing a marine aquarium, you want to know the actual volume of water that will be in the tank, but this calculation isn't always easy to come by. more...
Types of Marine Aquaria: General Categories of Saltwater Fish Tanks
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
When setting up a saltwater tank, your choices are limited only by the diversity of the natural ecosystem you strive to replicate. more...
Coral in the Marine Aquarium: Corals that Host Zooxanthellae Require Intense Lighting
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Many a marine aquarist desires to keep beautifully colored, exotic corals in his saltwater aquarium, but doing so requires an understanding of the animal's biology. more...
Marine Aquarium Heaters: Essential Equipment for the Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Aquariums
A heater is an essential piece of equipment for a tropical marine aquarium. Here is what you need to know to pick a good one for your system. more...
Shoaling Saltwater Aquaria Fish: Two Fish that Readily Shoal in the Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Aquariums
The threadfin cardinalfish and the green chromis are two small, readily available fish that will shoal in the marine aquarium. more...
Spray Injection Protein Skimmers: AquaC's Patent Process Relies on Brute Force
Category: Aquariums
Jason Kim of AquaC discusses the spray injection skimmer technology he developed in 1998. more...
The Solomon Islands and Aquaria: The Intersection of Hobby, Environment and Economy
Category: Freshwater Fish (general)
Four percent of the world's coral bound for the marine aquarium industry come from the Solomon Islands. Learn about these islands and the challenges they face. more...
Creating Current in a Marine Tank: Produce Strong, Variable Flow with a Return Pump and CLS
Category: Aquariums
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. more...
Black Longspine Urchin: An Algae-Eating Machine for the Marine Aquarium
Category: Other Invertebrates
Diadema setosum, also known commonly as the Hatpin Urchin or Black Longspine Urchin, is an excellent addition to a mature reef tank. more...
Acclimatization Tips: 10 Tips & Tricks to Acclimating Marine Fish and Invertebrates
Category: Aquariums
Good animal husbandry in the marine aquarium hobby starts with proper acclimitization of new animals. Here are ten tips and tricks to help you help your new animals. more...
Acclimating Saltwater Fish: Marine Fish Need to be Properly Acclimated to Your Aquarium
Category: Aquariums
Shipping is one of the most stressful things your fish will encounter. As a result, it is eesential to properly acclimate them to your saltwater tank. Here's how. more...
Replicating Habitat in the Tank: Biotoping Aquarists Look to the Natural Habitat for Instruction
Category: Aquariums
It is so easy in the marine aquarium hobby to focus on the equipment, but the aquarist interested in biotope set-ups is well served to study the natural habitat first. more...
Calculating Head Pressure: Determine Your Marine Aquarium's Back-Pressure and Flow Rate
Category: Aquariums
Understanding head pressure and flow rate is essential to determining the appropriate return pump for your saltwater system. more...
Plumbing a Saltwater Tank: Connecting the Display Aquarium to the Sump
Category: Aquariums
Here are the basics of connecting a display tank--the heart of an interconnected, biotope-specific marine system--to a sump using a built-in overflow box. more...
Marine Aquarium Biotoping: An Indo-Pacific Nearshore Reef System
Category: Aquariums
An interconnected saltwater aquarium set-up comprised of several biotope-specific tanks is a great project and a good way to learn about natural marine ecosystems. more...
Biotope-Based Marine Aquaria: Interconnected Biotope Tanks Improve Overall System Stability
Category: Aquariums
Part 1 of this series of articles introduces the concept of an interconnected, biotope-based marine aquarium system. more...
Firefish for the Marine Aquarium: Fishes from the Genus Nemateleotris in the Saltwater Tank
Category: Pet Care (general)
The Firefish is one of the most popular fish in the marine aquarium hobby, but what is a firefish? This article discusses the three most popular "Fire Gobies." more...
DIY Brine Shrimp Hatchery: Build This Inexpensive Artemia Breeder for Your Aquarium Fish
Category: Freshwater Fish (general)
Baby brine shrimp (Artemia) are an excellent (and in some cases essential) food source for young and/or hard-to-keep marine fish in the home aquarium. more...
A Jawfish Primer: A General Care Guide on Marine Fish from the Genus Opistognathus
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Breeding Banggai Cardinalfish: Here's What You Need to Know to Breed this Popular Marine Fish
Category: Pet Care (general)
Cardinalfishes, especially the Banggai Cardinalfishes, are some of the best marine fish for aquarists interested in captive breeding--here's how to do it. more...
Swallowtail Angelfish & Dimorphism: Small Angelfish With Stunning Dichromatism Make Great Reef Fish
Category: Pet Care (general)
Many permanently diachronic fish are commonly known to the saltwater hobbyist, but the angelfish from the genus Genicanthus may be the most desirable of all. more...
Sump-Based Filtration: The Basics About Sumps for Your Saltwater Tank
Category: Pet Care (general)
The concept of the sump may seem confusing at first, but sump-based filtration is the best filtration for a marine aquarium set-up. more...
Sea Cucumbers for the Marine Tank: Friend or Foe for the Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
Despite fears of "cuke nuke," sea cucumbers are amongst the best sandbed cleaners the aquarist can add to his or her clean-up crew. more...
Types of Live Rock: Which Type of Live Rock is Right For Your Saltwater Tank?
Category: Pet Care (general)
Ever since the "natural method" of keeping a marine aquarium took hold in the 1970s, there has been a buzz about live rock. Here are some of the best types to consider. more...
Live Rock: Using Live Rock in a Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
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? more...
Saltwater Aquarium Filtration: A Primer on Filtration for the Marine Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
Saltwater systems often require external filtration, but the multitude of options is at best confusing and at worst overwhelming to the beginning hobbyist.. more...
Another Great Reef Safe Angelfish: The Bellus Angelfish is an Ideal Reef-Safe Angelfish
Category: Pet Care (general)
There are not many angelfish appropriate for the reef tank, but, of the ones that are, the Bellus Angelfish is one of the best. more...
Best Snails for the Saltwater Tank: Four Snails Species for the Marine Aquarium Clean-Up Crew
Category: Pet Care (general)
Asterea, Trochus, Cerith, and Nerite snails should be at the core of any saltwater system's clean-up crew. more...
The Display Refugium: Taking the Refugium to the Next Level
Category: Pet Care (general)
Adding feather dusters, sponges, seahorses and pipefishes to your refugium can turn your refugium into a display easily capable of rivaling your main display tank. more...
Triggerfishes for the Fish-Only Tank: Four Genera of Tropical Saltwater Aquarium Triggerfishes
Category: Pet Care (general)
Most triggerfishes are not reef safe, but in a fish-only aquarium, these beautiful fishes can easily become the centerpiece of a spectacular display. more...
Growing Mangroves for Aquarists: Mangroves Can Make an Excellent Addition to Your Saltwater System
Category: Pet Care (general)
Growing mangrove trees in a home aquarium or refugium is easy, fun and beneficial to your system if you follow these simple tips. more...
Want an Ideal Reef Angel?: Watanabe's Lyretail Angelfish is What You Want for Your Reef Tank
Category: Pet Care (general)
While not inexpensive, Genicanthus watanabei is one of the best angelfish to keep in your saltwater, reef aquarium. more...
Water-Wise is Wallet-Wise: A Water-Wise Garden is Good For the Environment and the Wallet
Category: Desert/Water-wise Gardens (general)
Many people design a water-wise garden because it's good for the environment, but with escalating water bills, it's also a great way to save money. more...
Buying Marine Livestock Online: How Your Fish Coral and Invertebrates Are Shipped Makes a Difference
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Given their personable dispositions, large eyes and fascinating behavior, pufferfishes from the genus Arothron are heartily recommended tropical saltwater aquarium fish. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Designer pets fetch a big price, but, in the saltwater aquarium hobby, the popularity of designer fishes may have unintended consequences that can do more harm than good. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Designer clownfishes have become very popular in the saltwater aquarium hobby, and misbar clownfishes are the least controversial of these aquacultured fishes. more...
Choosing a Saltwater Aquarium Filter: A Primer on Marine Fish Tank Filtration
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Understanding how aquarium filtration works on a saltwater fish tank makes choosing the right methods and equipment easier. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Long Beach, CA's Aquarium of the Pacific is the recipient of numerous awards recognizing their sustainable business model, including the prestigious Super Nova Star Award more...
Category: Weather Forecasting
Santa Ana winds are known for their destructive power when they blow across across Southern California, but they are also a very interesting weather event. more...
Category: Freshwater Fish
California is home to at least ten different native species, subspecies and distinct forms of trout, and many of them are at risk due to habitat degradation. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Tangs, also called surgeonfishes, are favorite fishes for the tropical marine aquarium. While a few are well known, author Mark Martin shares some surprising favorites. more...
Category: Human Infections
While no staph bacteria were found on Southern California beaches during a 2008 study, investigators do not think the risk in California is any less than in other areas. more...
Category: Human Infections
An increase in staph bacteria found at public beaches has led some to worry about the risks of swimming in the ocean. Recent studies raise concerns. more...
Category: California Travel
The Henry Miller Library on Highway One in Big Sur is a place to discover or re-discover one of America's most important writers of the twentieth century. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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 more...
Category: California Travel
Built in 1889, Carmel's Pine Inn is the place to stay for vistors who want to experience the rich history of this famous seaside town on California's Central Coast. more...
Naoko's Fairy Wrasse: Cirrhilabrus naokoae is Brand New to the Marine Aquarium Hobby
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
Halibut is rightfully one of North Americans favorite fish. Mild, flavorful and flaky, it stands up to a variety of preparations and is easy to prepare well. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
A lemon caper butter sauce is the classic accompaniment to many mild-flavored white fishes. It is easy to make and produces a classy sauce that looks as good as it tastes more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Lamb Shank and Porcini Risotto Recipe: Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender Shanks of Lamb over Mushroom Risotto
Category: Dinner Recipes
This recipe evokes everything good about a cold winter's night. From the rich texture of the tender lamb to the creamy goodness of the risotto, this meal warms spirits. more...
Category: Environmentalism (general)
While the palm oil industry is accurately blamed for much environmental degradation, supporting sustainable oil palm cultivation will be essential for numerous reasons. more...
Category: Hiking & Trails
Mathis Canyon Trail connects West Ridge Trail to Wood Canyon in the Alison and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park providing a view into the human history of Southern California more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While commonly available and very popular, the powder blue tang is not a fish for every marine aquarist. Know what it takes to have success with this aquarium species. more...
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
This healthy vegetable oil traditionally used in African cuisine is gaining popularity in North America because of its excellent taste, cooking properties and nutrition. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Not feeding saltwater fishes, corals and other invertebrates enough can be equally as dangerous as feeding them too much. Find the balance between feeding and filtration. more...
Category: California Travel
In the southeastern corner of California, only two hours from San Diego, is a large state park known for some of the best desert wildflower blooming in California. more...
Category: Liquor
Bruichladdich Distillery, already respected for their single malt whiskey, is now producing some of the finest and most innovative rum available anywhere in the world. more...
Category: Colonial American Fiction
John Smith may have been a lot of things, but he is usually not considered the father of the American literary canon. A closer look reveals that perhaps he should be, more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Coral Magazine disappeared from subscribers' mailboxes in December 2008, but it was re-launched in early 2009 to critical acclaim. more...
Captive Bred Marine Aquarium Fishes: Are Tank-Raised Saltwater Fishes the Future of the Hobby?
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Captive-bred saltwater aquarium fishes are important to the hobby, but so are sustainably collected wild fishes. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Sometimes getting nitrate readings to zero requires revisiting the saltwater aquarium's filtration system and the way it is cared for. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Green star polyps could be on every beginning reef aquarist's list of first corals for the tropical marine aquarium. Here's what he or she needs to know. more...
Category: Wild Birds
There are many birds with yellow plumage in Southern California. Here are twelve of the most common ones that are seen during various seasons. more...
How to End an Essay by Making it Relevant: Great Essays Address the So What? Question
Category: Essay Writing
Giving the reader of an academic essay a reason why the essay is relevant to his or her life is one of the best ways to earn an A. more...
Category: Hunting & Fishing (general)
Whether it is a band-powered Cressi, Riffe, A.B. Biller, Omer, or JBL Speargun, the novice spearfisherman should expect a simple, powerful and accurate weapon. more...
How to Choose a Speargun: Best Spearguns for Spearfishing
Category: Saltwater Fishing
Choosing the right speargun for spearfishing is essential to the diving hunter's success. Both Pneumatic and band-powered spearguns offer pros and cons. more...
Category: Essay Writing
Writing the introductory paragraph of a five-paragraph essay last can result in a highly effective opening line that sets both the reader and writer up for success. more...
How to Write an Effective Thesis Statement: The Well-Written Thesis is Essential in Academic Writing
Category: Writing Theses
While good writing need only be defined as that which is effective, many secondary school teachers appreciate a formulaic thesis statement. Here's how to get it right. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
A peppery-flavored steak can dominate any meal and overpower everything else on the plate. Using the proper reduction will tone down the pepper and bring out the flavor. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
It is important to raise the calcium level in a new marine aquarium to a level that will support calcium-dependent organisms. Here is how to achieve optimal results. more...
How to Choose a Canyoneering Shoe: Two Shoes That Can Handle the Wet, Steep, Hot, and Dry
Category: Backpacking Gear
Canyoneering is a demanding pursuit, and, not surprisingly, several companies have attempted to make an ideal shoe. Here's how to choose the best of the best. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
A beautiful, healthy saltwater aquarium is all about balance, and Fiji Gold is the only all-natural supplement with immediate observable results. more...
Category: Plant Species
Prickly pear cacti are a common sight when hiking in the Southern California chaparral above Laguna Beach. They have been used for centuries as food, medicine and dyes. more...
Hiking Laguna Bowl to Big Bend: A Great Hiking Loop in Orange County, California, USA
Category: Hiking & Trails
Laguna Beach, California is surrounded by public land full of excellent hiking trails. Laguna Bowl to the Big Bend Staging Area is a four mile hike with beautiful views. more...
New Husbandry Techniques for Mandarinfishes: Tropical Dragonets Can Be Kept with Relative Ease
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Whether called mandarinfishes, dragonets, gobies, or blennies, fish from the genus Synchiropus are not as hard to keep as once thought. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Hair algae in a tropical marine aquarium require two things: light and food. To get rid of the algae, the aquarist must remove one or both. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Horn coral is a boldly colored animal with dramatic growth forms that is relatively simple to keep in a tropical saltwater aquarium. more...
Fire Coral for the Tropical Marine Aquarium: Corals from the Genus Millepora are Hardy and Beautiful
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Despite its appearance, fire coral (Millepora spp.) is not a "true" stony coral, but it is a hardy and beautiful animal appropriate for many tropical marine reef tanks. more...
Eating in Laguna - Sawdust Arts Festival: Three Sawdust Eateries for Summer Laguna Beach Visitors
Category: California Travel
A summer trip to Southern California would be incomplete without a visit to Sawdust. While there, try the eats at Laguna Taco Bowl, Deb's Deli or the Greek Island Grille. more...
Category: California Travel
A summer trip to Southern California is incomplete without visiting Laguna's Sawdust Art Festival where the seascapes travelers love are captured by local artists. more...
Lionfish Atlantic Ocean Invasion: A Tropical Marine Aquarium Fish Establishes Itself in the Atlantic
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The introduction of invasive species to non-native ecosystems can have dire consequences. The popular aquarium lionfish is one such species getting a lot of attention. more...
Category: Environmentalism (general)
This industry leading marine aquarium retailer has elected to self-regulate certain saltwater species in the name of education and conservation. more...
The Resilience of Fish Species: Scientists Are Encouraged by the Effectiveness of No-Take Zones
Category: Environmentalism (general)
A recent study on the Great Barrier Reef shows that overfished populations can recover in a short time when protected by no-take zones. more...
Hardy Tropical Aquarium Corals: Open Brain Corals are Great Starter Corals for Marine Aquarists
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Of the stony or "true" corals, the brain corals are some of the easiest to keep. In particular, the open brain corals are hardy, colorful and interesting. more...
Tropical Marine Aquarium Grunts: Grunts and Sweetlips for the Tropical Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While generally not great aquarium fishes, several of the grunts are appropriate for large saltwater tanks, but the grunts known as sweetlips are best left to the expert. more...
Tropical Marine Aquarium Basses: Family Serranidae Offers Some of the Best Saltwater Aquarium Fishes
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Two Tropical Aquarium Filefishes: The Redtail and Fantail Filefishes in the Tropical Saltwater Tank
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
A Tropical Marine Aquarium Eel: Reef-Compatible Snowflake Eels Make Fine Saltwater Aquarium Fish
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Aquarium Boxfishes and Cowfishes: Fascinating Tropical Marine Aquarium Fishes for Expert Aquarists
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While not a fish for beginners, boxfishes and cowfishes can make fantastic aquarium species, although they don't come without some risk. more...
Boycott the Princess Parrotfish: Boycotting this Tropical Aquarium Fish May Help Conserve Reefs
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Guide to Saltwater Aquarium Fishes: The Best Fishes for the Tropical Marine Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Gold Spotted Rabbitfish: A Beautiful, Hardy and Rare Tropical Marine Fish that Loves Algae
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
The Algae-Eating Rabbitfishes: Tropical Marine Aquarium Fishes that Control Algae
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The rabbitfishes are underappreciated tropical marine aquarium fishes given that they are hardy, disease resistant, and great at controlling nuisance algae. more...
Massachussetts Oceans Act of 2008: Aquarium Backdrop for Legislation to Protect Marine Ecosytems
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Massachusetts Governor Patrick signs the Oceans Act of 2008 at the New England Aquarium. The Act is said to be the first U.S. management plan for a state's ocean waters. more...
How to Frag - Coral Propagation: Conservation through Propagation for Aquarium Coral is Easy
Category: Other Invertebrates
Many reef aquarists "frag" their coral to produce multiple individual "children" from a single mother colony. Here's how to frag your own coral. more...
Beginner Dwarf Angelfish: Essential Statistics on Pygmy Angelfish
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The appeal of these beautiful fish is hard to resist, and, given their small size and hardiness, they are excellent candidates for the home saltwater aquarium. more...
Know Before You Go - Butterflyfish: Commonly Misidentified Saltwater Aquarium Butterflyfishes
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Many fishes, including some butterflyfishes, are frequently misidentified and mislableled at the local fish store. The only solution is to know before you go. more...
Best Dottybacks for Marine Aquaria: Pseudochromis Make Some of the Best Saltwater Aquarium Fishes
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
Goatfish for the Saltwater Tank: An Active, Colorful, Hardy Beginner Saltwater Fish
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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. more...
A Rainbow of Peaceful Damsels: These Hardiest of Saltwater Fish are Also Remarkably Colorful
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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! more...
Got a Marine Algae Problem?: Four Species of Blennies that Will Remove Algae
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
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 more...
Basslets are Great Beginner Fish: Grammas and Chalk Bass Make Good First Fish for the Saltwater Tank
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Hardy, colorful and small, basslets make fantastic beginner fishes for the novice saltwater aquarist. more...
Hardiest Anthias Species: Some of the Best Anthias for the Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While anthias have a reputation as being "expert-only" fishes, a few species are appropriate for the intermediate aquarist. more...
Golden Angelfish: Some Dwarf Angels Are Best Left to the Experts
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While it is tempting to generalize about groups of fishes, such generalizations can often lead to problems. Such is the case with a few species of Dwarf Angelfishes. more...
The Best Dwarf Angelfishes: These Pygmy Angelfishes Make Great Beginner Saltwater Fish
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
These small, reef-compatible, hardy angelfishes are colorful and relatively affordable fishes for even the beginning aquarist. more...
Do Fish Need Their Vitamins?: Dosing the Marine Aquarium with Vitamin C
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Many marine aquarists dose their tank daily with a vitamin C supplement to boost their livestock's immune systems. more...
Guide to Identifying Zoanthids: Zoanthids Are Hardy Animals that are Difficult to Identify
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Zoanthids make some of the best "starter corals" for the beginning marine aquarist. Here's how to identify the best ones for your aquarium. more...
Hardy Coral for the Aquarium: Zoanthids Are the Perfect Saltwater Aquarium Starter Coral
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Zoanthids are an excellent, easy-to-keep coral for the beginning aquarist intent on adding color and interest to his or her mini reef. more...
Don't Float Shipping Bags: A New, Better Way to Acclimate Marine Aquarium Species
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Mark Martin, a marine aquarium expert, goes against conventional wisdom when it comes to acclimating marine species to the temperature of your saltwater tank. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
While some may be intimidated by the lionfishes, they actually are hardy saltwater fish appropriate for the beginning marine aquarist. more...
Top 5 Marine Aquarium Fish: The Favorite Fish for the Saltwater Tank
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
The results are in! Here are numbers 5-1 based on recent sales' statistics for one of the leading online retailers of marine livestock. more...
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Failing to figure the monthly electrical cost of a marine aquarium can lead to disaster when you can't afford your electricity bill several months down the road. more...
Shrimp for the Marine Aquarium: Ornamental Shrimp in the Reef or Fish Only Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
There are many shrimp from which to choose for a saltwater aquarium. Here is an easy way to decide which ornamental shrimp are right for your tank. more...
Cycling a New Marine Aquarium: The Nitrogen Cycle is Essential to the Health of Your New Fish
Category: Saltwater Fish (general)
Properly cycling your saltwater tank can make the difference between success and failure in the saltwater aquarium hobby. more...
Category: Aquariums
While there are many ways to stock a saltwater aquarium, this article looks at a biotope-based approach to deciding what species will be added to the captive environment. more...
Where Aquarium Fish Originate: Marine Fish are Collected from Four Main Collection Areas
Category: Aquariums
Understanding from where the fish you purchase for your marine aquarium come can make you a more successful and knowledgeable aquarist. more...
Calcium Reactor Primer: Maintaining Calcium Levels in a Marine Aquarium
Category: Aquariums
The growth of corals' skeletons and invertebrates' shells is dependent on maintaining calcium levels in the saltwater aquarium. more...
Marine Aquaria and Kiribati: Consumerism and Conservation in the South Pacific
Category: Freshwater Fish (general)
The nation which is home to the world's largest marine protected area is also a key player in the marine ornamental industry. more...
Venturi and Needle Wheel Skimmers: Two of the Most Popular Skimming Technologies Explained
Category: Freshwater Fish (general)
Jason Kim, president of AquaC, helps readers understand the difference between these two popular skimmer technologies for the marine aquarium. more...
Kim on Protein Skimmers: Jason Kim Walks the Aquarist through the Basics of Skimming
Category: Aquariums
President of San Diego-based AquaC, Inc, one of the most respected protein skimmer manufacturers in the United States, explains how they work and which to buy. more...
Seven Tips for Saltwater Tanks: Proven Advice for Marine Aquarium Hobbyists
Category: Aquariums
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. more...
Acclimating Marine Invertebrates: Snails, Anemones and Other Invertebrates Need Slow Acclimitization
Category: Aquariums
Many invertebrates, including shrimp and anemones, are particularly sensitive to changes in water chemistry, making slow drip acclimitization essential. more...
Another Kind of Filtration?: UV Sterilizers for Saltwater Aquaria
Category: Aquariums
Potentially harmful microorganisms exist in all saltwater systems. A UV sterilizer can help eliminate harmful bacteria, algae spores, and protozoa in a marine system. more...
Saltwater Aquarium Return Pump Q&A: Commonly Asked Questions about Pumps in an Open System
Category: Aquariums
This article answers some questions about setting up a return pump for a marine tank connected to a Berlin-style sump. more...
Choosing a Return Pump: Understand Head Pressure Before Plumbing Your Aquarium
Category: Aquariums
An aquarium's flow rate is influenced by how many gallons per hour of water are pumped back to the tank by the return pump. Here is how to calculate what pump you need. more...
135-Gallon Reef Tank Set-Up: The Heart of a Biotope-Specific Marine Aquarium System
Category: Aquariums
Here is the basic configuration for a 135-gallon nearshore shallow reef tank--the center piece of an interconnected series of biotope-specific aquaria. more...
Peppermint Shrimp Imposters: Lysmata wurdemanni is the Real Aiptasia-Eater for the Reef Tank
Category: Freshwater Fish (general)
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. more...
The Beloved Blenny: Blennies Are Popular Saltwater Fish for the Marine Aquarium
Category: Freshwater Fish (general)
While many aquarists know the common blennies from the family Blenniidae, there is a great diversity amongst this group of often lovable marine fish. more...
Growing Live Brine Shrimp: How to Prepare Live Food for a Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Freshwater Fish (general)
Feeding Live Brine Shrimp to marine fish species is easy and inexpensive, especially when you grow, harvest and prepare it yourself. more...
Blue Spotted Jawfish: An Exceptional Jawfish for the Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
This is one of the most desirable jawfish in the marine aquarium hobby. Although expensive, this beautiful saltwater fish is worth every every cent. more...
Breeding Pearly Jawfish: A Great Marine Mouthbrooder to Attempt Rearing in Captivity
Category: Pet Care (general)
While most marine species are not mouthbrooders, the Jawfish from the genus Opistognathus, are paternal mouthbrooders recommended for the marine aquarist. more...
Marine Mouthbrooders--Cardinalfish: Cardinalfish Are Some of the Best Saltwater Fish to Breed
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Sump-Based Protein Skimmers: Protein Skimming is the Most Important Sump-Based Filtration Method
Category: Pet Care (general)
In this second part of the sump-based filtration series, protein skimmers are discussed with recommendations made based on system size, efficiency and cost. more...
Fluidized Bed Filters: The Most Efficient Biological Filtration for Your Marine Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
Fluidized bed filters are highly efficient, relatively inexpensive and require little maintenance when properly installed in a saltwater system. more...
Curing Live Rock: Even Cured Rock Needs Curing
Category: Pet Care (general)
While it is possible (and even recommended) to buy cured live rock, all live rock should be cured again before adding it to an existing system. Here's how. more...
Why Use Live Rock: Live Rock is Good for Nearly All Saltwater Aquaria
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Marine Tank Biological Filtration: A Primer on Biological Filtration for a Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
Marine tanks generally utilize three types of filtration--mechanical, chemical and biological. This article covers the basics of biological filtration. more...
What is a Refugium?: The ABCs of a Marine Refugium
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Questionable Clean-Up Crew Snails: Some Clean-Up Crew Snails to Maybe Avoid in your Saltwater Tank
Category: Pet Care (general)
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 more...
No Better Time to Go Marine: The Marine Aquarium Hobby in America is Thriving
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
The Angelfish-Ready Aquarium: Is Your Saltwater Tank Angelfish-Ready?
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Setting Up a Simple Refugium: A 10-Gallon Refugium Can Improve Your Marine Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
Excellent Reef-Safe Angelfish: Angelfish From the Genus Genicanthus Make Great Reef Fish
Category: Pet Care (general)
While most angelfish are not reef-safe, angels from the genus Genicanthus will leave your corals and sessile invertebrates alone. more...
A Biotope-Specific Refugium: Plants Can Add to the Health of Your Saltwater Aquarium
Category: Pet Care (general)
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. more...
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