Tag: reef tank
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Top 10 Bestselling Reef Aquarium Books for 2022
Whenever you start working with a reef tank or saltwater aquarium, it’s handy to have references available. And if you’re looking for some of the top books to keep on your shelves – ready at a moment’s notice, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled the Saltwater Aquarium Blog’s top 10 bestselling reef aquarium…
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Acan Coral Care Guide
Acanthastrea corals, commonly known as acan coral or acan lords, are large polyp stony (LPS) corals and one of the most beautifully colored coral species. They come in purple, red, green, blue, orange, brown, rust, pale tan, and pale grey. The family includes many species with different names. And many tout them as one of…
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Torch Coral: A Large Polyp Stony (LPS) Beginner Coral
The Torch coral, Euphyllia glabrescens, is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral that originates from Indo-Pacific reefs. The torch coral has long, flowing, fleshy polyps that extend from a calcified (stony) base. In moderate water flow, these corals look a bit like a torch (where they get their common name). This article will share some…
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Garden Eel Care: Heteroconger hassi
Garden eels (Heteroconger hassi) often escape the notice of snorkelers and divers. Swaying among beds of seagrass on the sandy bottom, they blend seamlessly in with the plants. You need to look closely to pick out the fish from the foliage. You won’t have the same trouble in your home aquarium, but these spotted fish…
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Gem Tang Care: Zebrasoma gemmatum
The Gem Tang (Zebrasoma gemmatum) holds the honor in the tang world as fetching the highest prices. Even juveniles command four digits. They may not be the flashiest members of the tang family, but they’re still stunning to behold. And if you’re going to spend THAT much on one of these gems (no pun intended), you’ll…
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Sailfin Tang Care: Zebrasoma veliferum
Sailfin Tangs (Zebrasoma veliferum) combine beauty, personality, and size into the perfect reef tank addition. They aren’t quite as aggressive as other members in the tang family, though they WILL establish their territories. Best of all, they’re a little easier to track down, and they WON’T break your piggy bank if you’ve lost your heart…
