A 20-gallon saltwater aquarium is one of the best entry-level marine tank sizes. It is small enough to fit in most rooms, but large enough to give beginners more stability than a tiny pico or 10-gallon nano tank. Direct answer: The best saltwater fish for a 20-gallon tank are small, peaceful, site-attached fish that do … Read more
Over the years, I have tried several different protein skimmer models, and have even run my reef tank for years at a time without one. Now I am in the process of a new tank build and digging back in to find out which one I plan to buy and add to my tank. The … Read more
One question I get almost weekly when people see my home setup is, “I’m thinking about getting a bow front aquarium—do you actually like yours?” It is a fair question. Choosing an aquarium shape is a long-term commitment that dictates your equipment choices, aquascaping capabilities, and daily maintenance routines. To help you make the right … Read more
A lot of popular LED light models have white and blue lights. Blue light is an important wavelength for photosynthesis (the process where plants turn light into sugar/energy). Blue light is also frequently used to simulate dawn and dusk light cycles. For example, in an 8-hour photoperiod, an aquarist may choose to run a light … Read more
When you work in your saltwater aquarium, you deal with – well, water. But there are other concerns you may face. Do you have corals? Sea anemones? Fish with spines? You need aquarium gloves to protect you while you’re scrubbing, aquascaping, or rearranging your rockwork. Maybe they’re not the most fashionable pieces of clothing you’ll … Read more