The subject of dosing phytoplankton in a marine aquarium is a popular debate in online forums. Generally, you find advocates favoring dosing phytoplankton arguing against those who believe the potential risks outweigh the benefits. To make sure you get a balanced opinion, I’ll tackle both sides of the coin. Table …
Simple Reef Aquarium Maintenance Scheduling
Many aquarists view themselves as stewards of the marine life in their aquariums. Not only is it fun building a reef, but we also feel a responsibility to properly care for the fish, corals, and other invertebrates that live in our home. Proper care means having a plan to maintain …
Google Underwater Street View
Do you know what Google Underwater Street View is? Check this out. Google Underwater is an interactive 360-degree self-guided tour of the world’s most breathtaking coral reef views that you can enjoy anywhere and any time you want. Would you agree with me that watching corals and saltwater fish is …
How Much? Calculating Live Rock Aquarium Needs
Live rock aquarium needs often puzzle aquarists. How much to include in a new saltwater aquarium? It’s one of the most common questions new aquarists ask. And you might be surprised to find out you really only need 10-20 pounds of this expensive reef substrate – no matter how big …
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 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 you …
9 Most Important Reef Tank Aquarium Water Parameters
Everyone loves adding fish, coral, and other invertebrates to their reef tanks. But before you can jump into that fun, you need to make sure you have your water on point. Reef tank water parameters are crucial for the health and well-being of EVERYTHING you add to the aquarium. And …
Vodka dosing in a reef tank
This sounds like a strange concept–and it is–but it works. Vodka dosing in a reef tank is a proven method to improve water quality by removing nitrates and phosphates from the water. Let me share some of the benefits of vodka dosing in a reef aquarium with you by answering …
How to prepare your aquarium for a hurricane or winter storm
It seems like severe storms are becoming the norm, rather than the exception around here. We’ve been hit with a severe storm of some sort, losing power for days at a time. As the intensity of the storms has increased (from my perspective) and the power outages have increased from …
How to cure live rock
The first time I read the term live rock used in the context of a saltwater aquarium, my head exploded. How, in the world, could rock be alive, and what does it need to be cured from? To cure live rock, store it in salt water free from fish, corals …
10 Aquarium photography tips and the gear that won’t break the bank
Do you love to take pictures of your fish and corals? This article provides some of the best advice I’ve gathered on the topic. Be sure to leave a comment at the bottom and let us know what you think is the best aquarium photography tip. One thing we all …
