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Best clownfish tank mates
Clownfish are the most popular marine fish–and for a good reason. 95% of saltwater aquarium enthusiasts report success caring for them. So let’s explore some of the best clownfish tank mates to keep in your saltwater aquarium. What makes a fish one of the best clownfish tank mates? The best clownfish tank mates are peaceful,…
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Clown fish care
Clown fish care summary Clown fish type Scientific name Care level Minimum tank size Aggressiveness Max size fish Ocellaris Amphiprion ocellaris Easy 10 gallons Semi-aggressive 3 inches Percula Amphiprion percula Moderately easy 10 gallons Semi-aggressive 3 inches Maroon Amphiprion biaculeatus Easy 30 gallons Aggressive 6 inches Tomato Amphiprion frenatus Easy 30 gallons Semi-aggressive 5 inches…
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Saltwater fish tank ideas
Here are some saltwater fish tank ideas to help you build the reef aquarium of your dreams. First fish saltwater fish tank ideas When you start a new saltwater tank, the environment will sustain life, but it isn’t mature enough for most fish to thrive. Therefore, it is crucial to select a first fish, called…
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Best beginner corals
What makes a great beginner coral? A great beginner coral is inexpensive, commonly available as an aquacultured frag, hardy and tolerant of of beginner-level water parameters and does not require strong flow, complicated feedings, or intense lighting. Most photosynthetic corals, except for those used to the lowest light conditions, will do well with moderately strong…
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Best fish for a small saltwater tank
The term small saltwater tank is a relativistic comparison. What is small for one home or group may not be to another, but in general, any aquarium that is 30 gallons (113.6 L) in volume, or less, would probably be considered a small saltwater tank. A saltwater tank of 30 gallons (113.6 L) or less…
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Most Beautiful types of SALTWATER ANGELFISH
Coral reefs are home to some amazing and brilliantly colored fish. Few types of saltwater fish species are as beautiful and diverse as the Saltwater Angelfish. 25 Most beautiful types of saltwater angelfish 1. Queen Angelfish: one of the most popular types of saltwater angelfish The Queen Angelfish, Holacanthus ciliaris, is one of the largest…
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Coral colors
Corals are gorgeous sea creatures that can be any one (or more than one) of the colors of the rainbow–and even some colors that are not! Most of us buy corals when we see them and fall in love, but this guide is intended to help you if you’re looking for specific coral colors to…
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Saltwater tank for beginners
This article is written to provide answers to the most common questions for beginners about setting up a new saltwater tank. How do you start a saltwater fish tank for beginners? You can start a saltwater fish tank for beginners in 9 easy steps: Ensure the tank is level before you fill it- an uneven…
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Answers to 10 question popular saltwater fish quiz
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Soft Corals: How to care for soft corals in a saltwater aquarium
The term soft coral is used broadly and relatively unscientifically (is that even a word?) to lump a bunch of related and unrelated coral species into a simple bucket, defined primarily by what they are: Soft, with the absence of a major stony external skeleton And what they are not They are not false corals, like…
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