Tag: Reef-safe
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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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Sohal Tang Care Guide: Acanthurus sohal
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…
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Maxima Clam Care Guide: Tridacna maxima
The maxima clam (Tridacna maxima) earns the title of Holy Grail of Aquarium Clams. And you don’t even need to undertake a quest to find one! All you need is a proper setup within your saltwater aquarium. Easy, right? As it turns out, these stunning clams require a bit more effort – a little like…
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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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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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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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15 Reef safe starfish (and 3 that aren’t)
I am guilty of making a starfish impulse buy. Have you ever been tempted? These amazing invertebrates can be hard to resist Reef safe starfish and sea stars The monicker reef safe can only be liberally applied to any member of the starfish family. They tend to be reef safe, right up until the point…
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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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Chalk Basslet Care Guide: Serranus totugarum
The chalk basslet (Serranus tortugarum) often gets overlooked by saltwater aquarium hobbyists. A surprising fact. Why NOT add them to your reef tank? After all, they’re gorgeous and popular saltwater fish (frequently changing color to match the décor). You don’t need to fuss much over their management, either. And expensive? Yeah, they’re not on that…
