Category: Saltwater Fish
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Copperband butterflyfish: Is it reef safe or not?
The Copperband butterflyfish is a beautiful and iconic saltwater aquarium fish species: The long nose, honed by evolution for picking meals from tiny crevices in the live rock The alternating black-lined goldfish yellow copper-colored bands and white coloration pattern. The false eyespot on the rear part of the dorsal fin and the relatively tall, slender build…
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Picasso Triggerfish
Would you agree with me that the Picasso triggerfish, or Humu Humu, is truly a work of art? The fish has markings that resemble an abstract painting. As an easy to care for triggerfish, the Picasso is a very popular saltwater fish species. Want to know how to care for one in your saltwater aquarium? Let’s…
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5 Things you need to know about fighting bryopsis algae
Nothing is more frustrating than dealing with a problem algae and no problem algae are more frustrating than bryopsis algae, the scourge of the reef aquarium hobby. Table of contents Proper identification How bryopsis algae get into your tank Prevention How to keep pressure on it How to treat it with chemicals Watch a video…
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Neon Goby, Elacatinus oceanops, easy breeder or challenging
The Neon gobies are some of my absolute favorite saltwater fish of all time. They are small, with over-sized personalities, aquacultured and inexpensive, but not ubiquitous. Quick facts about the Neon gobies There are actually several different species of neon goby: Elacatinus oceanops, the Neon goby Elacatinus figaro, the Yellowline goby Elacatinus evelynae, the Sharknose goby…
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21 Best algae-eating saltwater fish
Are you dealing with an algae problem in your tank? Or maybe you’re just looking for a great saltwater fish that will bring some interesting character to the tank AND be functional. Check out the 21 Best Algae-eating saltwater fish! Scan through the list for a visual experience and learn about the algae-eating preferences of the…
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Powder brown tang
Looking for an amazing saltwater fish that is both amazingly beautiful, yet somehow subdued and less flagrantly colored than most? The white-faced powder brown tang fits that description and more. They are elegant and subtle and challenging to care for. If you just have a moment to scan, check out the answers to some of the…
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Kole tang Ctenochaetus strigosus
The Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Ctenochaetus strigosus, is a popular saltwater fish, with an attractive and distinct coloration, renowned as a great algae-eater and a relatively easy-to-care-for tang type. Let’s take a closer look together at this amazing animal. Quick stats Scientific name: Ctenochaetus strigosus Common names: Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Striped Bristletooth Tang, Goldring Bristletooth Tang, Spotted…
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Diamond Goby Care
The Diamond Goby is a peaceful reef fish that will liven up your tank with a subtle burst of color (spots) and personality. They are a reasonably hardy species of fish that should be easy for beginners or advanced hobbyists to care for–and watching them dig through and sift the sand like a prospector is…
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Bluestreak cleaner wrasse: care guide, quick facts
The Bluestreak cleaner wrasse is a tropical fish with beautiful, distinct markings and the adaptation that it makes a living on the reef or in a saltwater aquarium by eating the dead scales and parasites off the outside of the other fish in your tank. Some of my favorite underwater images are of a fearless…
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Midas blenny: Ecsenius midas
The Midas blenny, Ecsenius midas, is great beginner fish for a medium-sized aquarium or larger (about 20-30 gallons, or larger) who are looking to add a little Golden touch to their tanks. Let’s dive in to see what it takes to properly care for this gorgeous, golden fish in a saltwater aquarium Table of contents Please…
