Picasso Triggerfish Care Guide: The Bold Beauty of the Reef 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 … Read more
Every hobbyist loves finding unique, colorful, and interesting fish to add to their display tanks. But if you have your eye on one of these seven aggressive saltwater fish, you may be asking for problems. They’re beautiful to look at and add quirks to any aquarium, but they also have MEAN STREAKS that go straight … Read more
Favia Coral is a hardy and inexpensive aquarium coral that is suitable for beginners and attractive enough and tolerant enough to warrant space in an advanced reef keeper’s tank, too. They are part of the well-known “Brain Coral” family. Let’s dive a bit deeper into the ins and outs of having a happy Favia coral. … Read more
Lobophyllia corals, sometimes casually referred to as Brain corals or lobed brain corals, are attractive and popular centerpiece reef specimens. But are they hardy? Tolerant? Good for a mixed reef? This article will answer those questions and more about how to care for Lobophyllia coral in a saltwater tank. Quick facts about Lobophyllia coral care … Read more
The Sohal tang (Acanthurus sohal) captures the eye with its striking array of vibrant stripes. In any saltwater aquarium, they’re hard to miss. Of course, part of that’s due to their impressive size. If you’re interested in acquiring one of these beauties, you’ll want to prepare yourself for a brute of a surgeonfish. They take … Read more