Why does an aquarium need a biological filter? The biological filter is the solution to this wast management problem in your tank. Your fish and corals eat, drink pee and poop in the water in your tank. Also, the left-over food in the tank doesn’t ever get cleaned up and …
Coral Beauty Angelfish: Centropyge bispinosus
Introduction to keeping the Coral Beauty Angelfish The Coral Beauty Angelfish is a very popular saltwater fish among all hobbyist aquarists, because of its beautiful colors and hardiness. Its colors may vary depending on where it was found in the wild, but common colorations include red, orange, or yellow bodies, with edges, …
The Definitive Guide to Reef Aquarium Live Rock
What is live rock? What is live rock? Where should I start? The term itself is a bit awkward, which leads to some of the confusion. Technically speaking, live rock is not alive. Equally technically speaking, it very much is a rock. The living part of the rock is not …
Two common questions about starting a saltwater aquarium
The two most common questions I get about starting a saltwater aquarium are: Isn’t it a lot of work? Aren’t they really expensive? I tend to get these questions when someone first sees my tank–or finds out I’m a big fish nerd. Do you get the same questions? What do …
Aquarium sand: How to pick the right aquarium substrate for your reef tank
This article provides an overview of how to pick the best saltwater aquarium sand. When I first started in the aquarium hobby a thousand years ago, the decision about what aquarium substrate to use was pretty simple. There were two options: fine sand or coarse sand (crushed coral) and two …
