One of the most commonly asked questions is the choice of lighting. What’s appropriate for your critters? What’s the best color temperature combination to bring out those colors? All lights seem so expensive, can IFind More->
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20141103 Green Hair Algae- What do I do???
Green Hair Algae, or GHA as many forums refer to it, is a bonafide nuisance in any marine aquaria. The bad news is, it is always an uphill battle against it. Good news is, unlikeFind More->
20141102 Cyanobacteria (brown slime algae) problem
One of the most commonly discussed in forums for many beginner hobbyist is the brown/red slime algae, or cyanobacteria. Although they are referred to as algae, they are not really algae. Instead they are monocellularFind More->
20141101 Mexican Turbo Snail
The Mexican Turbo Snail, Turbo fluctuosa, is a very commonly available cleaner crew in the aquarium trade. They are easily accessible and not as expensive as other snail such as trochus. The only problem is, well, two problemsFind More->
20141030 Species spotlight- Harlequin Tusk Wrasse
The Harlequin Tusk fish (Choerodon fasciatus) is one of the most beautiful fish in the aquarium trade. This is a robust, hardy, and colorful fish with lots of personality. The only catch is- they areFind More->
20141028 Reef Safe
A Cleaner Shimp One of the most common terms one hears or asks in the marine aquaria is “Is ____ Reef safe?” Well, to answer that question, first we must define what is “reef safe”?Find More->
20141027 Reef Aquarium Salinity
So I have been doing a lot of research and reading for the last 3 days on reef aquarium salinity.There are some nice readings here, or here, and here– this one is a must read (youFind More->
20141024 Conspicuous Angelfish
I like to go around the web and search for cool and unusual specimens. I haven’t really seen much that I think is an absolutely “must have” but for the sake of introducing something notFind More->
20141020 Jecod 14000 Wavemaker light detector in Else Mode
Here is part II of the Jecod 14000 Wavemaker review. I have always disliked websites with unwanted sounds or videos with people’s annoying speech, so I am keeping my videos “silent” This is testing theFind More->
20141019 Jecod 14000 Wavemaker
I have been looking to upgrade my wave makers for my tank. Originally I have wanted to go for the Ecotech Marine’s Vortech System. But then at almost $400 a unit, it is quite anFind More->