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Scoly coral care guide
Scoly Coral are popular Large Polyp Stony Corals that are hardy and might be a great choice for some of those moderate-and-lower light parts of the tank–if your budget allows. The nickname or common name is a shortened version of Scolymia, which is the genus that they belong to, taxonomically. Scoly Coral typically have vibrant…
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Longnose Hawkfish Care: Oxycirrhites typus
Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) make the perfect addition to any marine tank with their unique method of perching and bright colors. They’re intelligent fish with bundles of energy and lots of personality – provided you have plenty of room. Because while these saltwater hunters may not reach impressive lengths, they DO perform incredible acrobatics. Table…
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A list of the 20 most popular Saltwater Fish
What is your favorite Saltwater Fish? This list will start with an overview of the most popular saltwater fishes and then dive deeper (pun intended) into a few recommendations to help you make a good choice for your reef tank. Remember, just because it is popular doesn’t make it a good choice. This is an…
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Ocellaris Clownfish Care: Size, lifespan, cost & compatibility
Amphiprion ocellaris, also known as the Ocellaris Clownfish, has become one of the most well-known and most popular saltwater aquarium fish species. These waddling and adorable striped fish have been legendary, for years, and their prominent role in movies like Finding Nemo and Finding Dory have all but cemented their place in the 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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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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Keeping the Fire Shrimp: Lysmata debelius
The Blood Red Fire Shrimp is one of the most sought-after invertebrates in the saltwater aquarium hobby–because of the amazing color, delicate gracefulness, and fascinating cleaning behavior. Don’t take my word for it, take a look at this beautiful creature. Have you ever seen such a deep red color in the natural world? Quick facts Common names: Fire…
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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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How to get rid of green hair algae
If you’re having problems with green hair algae–you’re not alone. Many of us have struggled with this problem algae in our tanks. It can be a big pain because it can “take over your tank” in a short amount of time. So let’s dive a bit deeper into what causes the problem and how to get…
