Thinking about adding an aquarium sump tank to your display? This article will help you get a better understanding of what an aquarium sump is, why you may want one and where to buy online and provide product reviews of the best setups. Let’s start by first defining what an aquarium sump is. What is an aquarium sump? An aquarium sump is a vital piece of equipment–a tank, really–that sits underneath your display tank where …
Intro to the most popular copepods for sale
Most popular copepods for sale Copepods are tiny crustaceans that can either hitchhike their way into your tank or are added deliberately, as natural and nutritional food for your saltwater fish. This article will focus on a few of the most popular copepods for sale to feed to your reef aquarium and boost its biodiversity. Some fish species, like the blue, red, or green mandarin goby, will not do well in a new reef tank that …
Fish Antibiotics, antifungals and other aquarium grade fish meds
One question that came up recently for a friend of mine (and newsletter subscriber) was what to do about two fish that had cloudy eyes. The person was already using one popular product and wasn’t seeing any improvement, and they wanted to know what fish antibiotics they should get to clear up the symptoms. Unfortunately, this friend’s dilemma (which will hopefully turn around for them soon), was the inspiration for this blog post. I wanted …
Best Brine Shrimp Hatchery: Product Review
A brine shrimp hatchery is a very simple device. Since all it needs to do is provide a home for tiny brine shrimp eggs to hatch, many brine shrimp hatcheries are little more than a plastic water bottle. Yet this deceptively simple piece of equipment is a treasure among aquarists the world over. Being able to hatch your own brine shrimp at home provides your aquarium with a steady supply of healthy nutrients and can …
5 products to help you create your reef aquascape
Here are 5 products to help you aquascape your saltwater aquarium: Base Rock Live rock plays a lot of important roles in a saltwater aquarium. It is the physical and biological backbone of the reef in your home. It’s a place for your fish to hide. It’s a decoration that creates depth and focal points in your aquarium. Live rock is a place to attach your corals. It is also a place where bacteria and …
Top Reef Aquarium Test Kits
Top reef aquarium test kits. The key to a successful saltwater aquarium is keeping your water quality in tip-top shape. But how do you know your water quality is sufficient? You have to test it. Here is a list of the Top reef aquarium test kits, purchased by Saltwater Aquarium Blog readers. These are the products other readers like you are using to make sure their water parameters are under control. This year’s top reef …
Bestselling Marine Salt Mix 2018
Looking for some help deciding which marine salt mix is the best choice for you and your reef tank? Few things will have a more significant impact on the quality of your aquarium water. There are a lot of factors you should consider when selecting the best aquarium salt for your own aquarium, and I encourage you to do some more research in this area. But one way to short-cut the research is to see what everyone …
