Tag: easy care
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Snowflake clownfish
What is a Snowflake clownfish? A Snowflake clownfish is a popular designer type of Amphiprion ocellaris with the traditional orange body matched with the namesake irregular white and black markings that loosely resemble a snowflake and differ from the wild type Ocellaris clownfish. No two Snowflake clownfish will have the exact same pattern. Quick facts…
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Bumblebee Snail Care Guide: Engina mendicaria
The bumblebee snail (Engina mendicaria) checks off all of the popular categories: They’re colorful (if you couldn’t guess from their name). You won’t have trouble caring for them. And they provide multiple benefits to your saltwater aquarium. Not too shabby for a little gastropod! Of course, there are a few minor hiccups – but what…
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Stomatella Snail Care Guide: Stomatella spp.
The stomatella snail (Stomatella spp.) often pops up in saltwater aquariums unannounced. And – depending on the species – it can cause confusion. Is it a slug? A nudibranch? Or is it really the snail everyone claims? You need to take a close look to appreciate these little gastropods. And since they’re determined members of…
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Zoanthid Gardens
If you have a reef tank, odds are you have a zoanthid or two. Or ten. Zoas get addicting. They’re a hobbyist favorite courtesy of the hundreds of potential colors and ease of keeping. And the popularity of these “corals” has prompted the move toward cultivating zoanthid gardens. If you have the space in your…
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Mimic Tang Care Guide: Acanthurus pyroferus
The mimic tang (Acanthurus pyroferus) stands out from the crowd – well, by NOT standing out. No, really. One of the coolest aspects of this species is the ability to don the colors and patterns of local angelfish while they’re juveniles. The mimicry keeps them safe, sound, and thriving until they morph into the color…
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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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21 Best goby fish for a saltwater tank
Goby fish are generally hardy, peaceful, reef-safe saltwater aquarium fish that will be model citizens in a community reef tank. This article will provide an overview of the 21 Best goby fish for a saltwater tank, along with some important care guide quick facts. 21 Best goby fish for a saltwater tank Neon goby Yellowline…
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Clove polyps care guide: facts, placement, feeding & info
Clove polyps (Clavularia spp.) create the perfect saltwater aquarium display. Their feathery “fronds” sway back and forth in the current, resembling clusters of ferns or palm trees. And you can find them in every color imaginable. Of course, as with any coral species, there are one or two hiccups in their management to worry about.…
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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…
