This category features news and articles about aquarium maintenance, fishkeeping and ichthyology in general. Scroll down to get your fish-facts!
- Magnificent Macroalgae: The Sublime Scapes of Tigahboy.h2oby Jeremy Gay on September 25, 2023 at 3:54 pm
Macroalgae is a growing sector of the saltwater aquarium hobby, and one of the pioneers of that movement is Macroalgae Scaper @tigahboy.h2o with his […]
- Two New Species of Gobies Described from the Deep Reefs of the Caribbeanby Jeremy Gay on September 25, 2023 at 1:07 pm
Two new species of cryptobenthic gobies have been described following their collection in Roatan, Honduras in 2018. Named Varicus prometheus and […]
- Reef Microbiology Part Two: The Immune Systemby Salem Clemems on September 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm
In this installment of the microbiology series, I will provide a more technical explanation of the coral immune response. Introduction to […]
- How to Manage the Ugly Stage of a New Reef Tankby Michael Paletta on September 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm
There are few inevitable things in life and even fewer in this hobby. But the one inevitable that everyone encounters when they set up a new tank is […]
- Flashback Friday: Jake’s love for Anacroporaby Jeremy Gay on September 22, 2023 at 12:25 pm
Those who knew Jake Adams knew his passion spanned all Scleractinians, but there is one lesser known, lesser kept genus that he was particularly […]
- Fluval’s FX UVC In-Line Clarifier Fits Everyone’s Favorite External Filterby Jeremy Gay on September 22, 2023 at 11:49 am
Rolf C Hagen has further invested in its aquarium Ultra Violet Clarifier offering after dipping its toe in the water with the 3-watt Cold Cathode […]
- Go Coral Shopping with Julian Sprungby Jeremy Gay on September 21, 2023 at 1:05 pm
This week Evie arrived at livestock wholesaler Carolina Aquatics in North Carolina for their annual event and got to spend some time with reefing […]
- ReefMat 250 is the Newest and Smallest Roller Filter from Red Sea.by Jeremy Gay on September 21, 2023 at 10:00 am
Red Sea has just announced the newest addition to the ReefMat Series of Smart roller filters, the ReefMat 250. Aimed at sump-based reef aquariums up […]
- Calling all Citizen Scientists: Help Researchers Listen for the Sounds of a Healthy Coral Reefby Jeremy Gay on September 20, 2023 at 1:36 pm
Researchers are calling for people to listen to underwater recordings to tell if there are healthy coral reefs present there, or not. Scientists […]
- Have Your Say: Comment on Proposed United States Banggai Ban by Guest Writer on September 19, 2023 at 3:28 pm
In August, the National Marine Fisheries Service proposed a rule under section 4d of the Endangered Species Act that would criminalize the import and […]
- Cockatoo Cichlids: Intriguing and Colorful Swimmersby Charlie Morton on September 12, 2023 at 12:57 pm
Named after the colorful pet bird with frilly feathers, cockatoo dwarf cichlids match their feathered namesakes with their exotic colors and […]
- Full Alien Betta Care Guide (+ Related FAQs)by Charlie Morton on September 6, 2023 at 12:19 pm
A few years ago, a new hybrid betta arrived on the aquarium scene. Boasting intricate markings and otherworldly colors, the newcomer was branded the […]
- 10 Soft Corals for Beginners (+ FAQs)by Alison Page on September 6, 2023 at 12:02 pm
If you have a reef tank, soft corals can be just as naturally beautiful as your fish. Corals also provide nutrients for many of the other organisms […]
- Clown Triggerfish: Exciting, Beginner-Friendly Aquarium Fishby Alison Page on September 5, 2023 at 12:39 pm
Clown triggerfish are a striking species known for their vibrant coloring and unusual behaviors. These gorgeous fish can make an excellent addition […]
- Tomini Tang: Colorful, Vibrant, and Quirky Aquarium Fishby Alison Page on September 4, 2023 at 12:22 pm
The Tomini tang is also known as the Tomini surgeon fish and is one of the most popular tangs, largely because of its small size and bright colors. […]
- Rainbow Cichlid: Our Care Guide for These Colorful Fishby Charlie Morton on September 4, 2023 at 12:16 pm
Cichlids are some of the most beautiful, intelligent, and exotic freshwater fish in the world, but it can be frustrating how many species are also […]
- Our Care Guide for the Severum Cichlid (Tank Mates + More)by Charlie Morton on September 4, 2023 at 12:07 pm
Severum cichlids are among my favorite species of tropical fish. Big and beautiful, with bags of personality, these glorious fish are also relatively […]
- Elephant Nose Fish: Singular, Intelligent, and Challengingby Charlie Morton on August 31, 2023 at 2:24 pm
Elephant nose fish are one of the classic ‘oddball fish’ of the aquarium trade. Hailing from the murky waters of African rivers, they use […]
- Red Devil Cichlid: Care Guide for This Charismatic Fishby Alison Page on August 31, 2023 at 1:56 pm
If you’re setting up a cichlid tank and you want a specimen with charisma, presence, and attitude, look no further than the Red Devil cichlid! The […]
- Buenos Aires Tetra: Care Guide for a Harmonious Tankby Charlie Morton on August 31, 2023 at 1:35 pm
Buenos Aires tetra have long been popular aquarium fish for both tropical aquariums and cold water setups. However, some aquarists are surprised to […]