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Spaghetti worms
One aspect of the aquarium hobby that keeps me interested, even after all these years, is the fantastic array of marine life that can and will end up in your tank over time. Every time we place a new coral, fish, live food, or even piece of live rock in the tank, there is a…
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Ruby Red Dragonet Care Guide: Synchiropus sycorax
The ruby red dragonet (Synchiropus sycorax) holds a special place in aquarium history. This gorgeous member of the Callionymidae family made an appearance in the aquarium industry THIS century. Not impressive enough? What if I also mentioned they did so without a scientific name? STILL not impressed? How about if I told you their eventual…
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19 Best clownfish types
Clownfish were beloved saltwater aquarium fish even before Pixar immortalized Nemo on screen and have inspired many of us to create a tiny slice of the reef in our own fish tanks. This article is a guide to the different clownfish types to help you select there right one for your tank. There are several…
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Best Saltwater Fish for a 90-gallon tank
A 90-gallon tank is a suitably sized tank to host a large variety of saltwater fish, but it is not large enough to host every reef aquarium species. Let’s dive a bit deeper and explore the best saltwater fish for a 90-gallon tank. Saltwater fish that need 90-gallons as a minimum tank volume Every aquarium fish…
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15 of the Most Colorful Saltwater Fish for an Aquarium
There is just something about coral reefs that has captivated me since I was a child. The corals, clams, shrimp, crabs, and shrimp fighting for survival and yet somehow seeming to thrive as a community, buzzing with energy and popping in color. I think many of us strive to recreate that with our reef tanks.…
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12 Best Reef Safe Shrimp (2 that are not)
Saltwater shrimp are some of the most beautiful and graceful animals you can add to your reef tank. But not all species are reef safe or suitable for your tank. No need to research the individual species to find out. Check out this list of the 12 Best Reef Safe Shrimp. Read all the way…
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Christmas Wrasse Care Guide: Halichoeres claudia
The Christmas wrasse (Halichoeres claudia) makes the perfect holiday addition to any saltwater aquarium tank. Seriously – it’s right there in the name. Okay, so maybe you’re scouting a new species outside of the winter festivities. This member of the Labridae family still works – provided you can find them in stock at your local…
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Lawnmower Blenny Aquarium Care: Salarias fasciatus
The Lawnmower Blenny fish, Salarias fasciatus, is a peaceful community saltwater aquarium fish with a great personality that will hopefully earn their keep in your tank by mowing down the naturally-occurring microalgae. Table of contents: Lawnmower blenny care You can use the following links to jump right to the section that interests you most about…
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82 Best Saltwater Fish for a 75-gallon tank
A 75-gallon tank is a nearly perfect size for saltwater fish, allowing enough room to care for all but the largest saltwater fish. You can keep all the fish species recommended for smaller tanks, and the added volume in a 75-gallon tank unlocks the following fish types: A few of the smallest tang types Several…
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Best Saltwater Fish for a 40 gallon Tank
A 40-gallon saltwater tank is not too big and not too small. It might actually be just right. It won’t be large enough for some of the open water swimmers, but it will certainly give you plenty of room to create a gorgeous reef tank. Let’s explore some of the best saltwater fish for a…
