This category features news and articles about aquarium maintenance, fishkeeping and ichthyology in general. Scroll down to get your fish-facts!
- Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis is a new species of Short Brown Moray Eelby Jeremy Gay on March 29, 2023 at 3:24 pm
A new species of Moray Eel has been described from the South East coast of India. Its been described based on four specimens caught as bycatch at […]
- Florida’s Marine Aquarium Fishery in great shape, assessment findsby Jeremy Gay on March 29, 2023 at 2:07 pm
An assessment published in the peer-reviewed journal Marine Policy has concluded that The State of Florida has a strong regulatory structure for its […]
- Using Baking Soda in Aquariums – The Dos and Don’tsby Alison Page on March 29, 2023 at 1:46 pm
Can you safely use baking soda in your aquarium? Yes, you can! There are quite a few benefits to using baking soda in your fish tank, including […]
- Angelfish Kissing – Let’s Examine When and Why They Kiss!by Charlie Morton on March 29, 2023 at 1:05 pm
Angelfish are intelligent and intriguing fish with complex behavior and courtship rituals. If you’ve seen your angelfish locking lips together, the […]
- Neon and Ember Tetras: Co-Existence, Care, Feeding + Moreby Charlie Morton on March 29, 2023 at 12:26 pm
Neon and ember tetra are some of the most popular small schooling fish for community aquariums, but can they live together? The answer is yes! Neon […]
- Do Fish Scales Grow Back? (+ Other FAQs)by Alison Page on March 29, 2023 at 11:51 am
Your fish’s scales give the creature a shiny, glittering look that catches the eye when the fish are darting around your aquarium. The outer layer […]
- Psychedelic Rainbow Umbrella is the most colorful Discosoma neglecta we’ve seenby Jeremy Gay on March 28, 2023 at 1:43 pm
Umbrella mushrooms are often green, brown, or mottled and as such aren’t highly coveted by the shroom world, but this specimen displayed by Iwarna […]
- Why Is Java Fern Growing Roots on Leaves? (+ Other FAQs)by Alison Page on March 28, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Most hobbyists choose to grow aquatic plants in their tanks. Plants bring many benefits to a fish tank, helping to oxygenate the water, taking up […]
- Billions of Starfish Melt Into Goo on the Pacific Coastby Jeremy Gay on March 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm
A disease affecting over a dozen starfish species is decimating coastal populations from Alaska to Mexico. Called Sea Star Wasting Syndrome, the […]
- Holy Grail Flasher Wrasse lands at The Abyssby Jeremy Gay on March 27, 2023 at 4:13 pm
The term Holy Grail is overused in the reefing hobby but this fish, Paracheilinus hemitaeniatus, is surely worthy of the title. Also known as the […]
- 18 new Jawfish species described in Indo-West Pacific Opistognathus reviewby Jeremy Gay on March 27, 2023 at 1:47 pm
Ichthyologist William F.Smith-Vaniz has published his latest review of the Indo-West Pacific Jawfish, resulting in the description of 18 new species […]
- Betta Fish Toys to Entertain and Stimulate Your Fishby Jennifer Doll on March 27, 2023 at 11:46 am
You might be wondering if your betta fish ever gets bored. These beautiful fish are regularly kept in small tanks all alone due to their aggression […]
- Eco-Wheel Reef Tank Filter has been running for 21 Years! by Guest Writer on March 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm
In this social media-filled world, it’s rare to find a hobbyist who isn’t posting photos and videos of their aquariums online. Well, I found one. […]
- Remy joins Reef Builders!by Raj Shingadia on March 24, 2023 at 8:37 pm
Remy has been keeping aquariums, both fresh and saltwater, since the dial-up modem. He has been a professional radio personality for the last 20 […]
- What to do about rusty cabinet hingesby Jeremy Gay on March 23, 2023 at 3:22 pm
Throughout our reefing lives, there are some issues that have a habit of repeating themselves, and one of those is a propensity for cabinet hinges to […]
- Sick Mystery Snails – Possible Causes and Best Treatmentsby Alison Page on March 22, 2023 at 4:19 pm
Mystery snails make an excellent addition to most freshwater tanks! These colorful snails are helpful to the hobbyist because they graze on detritus, […]
- What Are the Black Spots on Aquarium Plants? (FAQs)by Charlie Morton on March 22, 2023 at 3:55 pm
If you’ve discovered some black spots on your live plants, you may be concerned that there’s a problem to be addressed. In many cases, you’d be […]
- Do Kuhli Loaches Eat Shrimp? Let’s Examine the Facts..by Charlie Morton on March 22, 2023 at 3:53 pm
Kuhli loaches are one of my favorite fish. Mysterious, nocturnal, and eel-like, these beautiful creatures make a fascinating addition to most […]
- Beginners: Frequently Asked Questions on Wavemakers by Guest Writer on March 22, 2023 at 10:41 am
It’s that time again when we answer all of the questions that get fired at us on a particular subject, even the most basic ones. Here are our […]
- Are Rainbow Fish Aggressive? Let’s Dive In and Find Outby Charlie Morton on March 21, 2023 at 2:55 pm
Rainbow fish are beautiful and energetic tropical fish that are often kept in community tanks with other community fish. But some fish keepers have […]