If you are new to reef keeping it can be very confusing as to which corals to choose… some are hard to keep and some are relatively easy. Likewise, some corals are relatively cheap whilst others are very expensive and you don’t want to be blowing a ton of money experimenting. Don’t be tempted to … Read more
Once your saltwater tank has been running for a number of weeks you will inevitably encounter nuisance algae and detritus build-up. This cannot really be avoided but you can help to keep on top of it by adding a ‘clean up crew’ to your tank. Generally shortened to ‘CUC’ in the hobby, your clean up … Read more
Not all beautiful aquarium fish require a heated tropical tank. Your aquarium heater is probably the most expensive thing to run in your fish tank and in these trying times of high energy bills, you may be looking to cut costs wherever you can. So, if you’re just starting out or want to add another … Read more
Most corals rely on the zooxanthellae algae that live in their body to provide the energy they need using photosynthesis. This process uses light and available nutrients, transforming them into food for the algae and the coral. In the ocean, corals have all the light and nutrients they need to thrive in abundance. In the … Read more
We can all agree on how stunning a reef tank looks with its beautiful corals and interesting fish but how do you go about creating one of your own? Well, one of the most important things to consider first is which marine salt to use. Not all marine salts are the same. Some are better … Read more
There’s a bewildering amount of different tropical fish foods available for our fish pets but which one(s) to choose? Flake or pellet, live or freeze-dried, herbivore or omnivore, the choice is endless. Different sizes of pellets, floating or sinking, algae wafers and frozen cubes, what do you choose that is best for your fish? Let … Read more
You may have heard that people regularly add vodka, vinegar, or even sugar to their reef tanks to control excess nutrients. That may seem unlikely and even dangerous but it actually works! It’s called carbon dosing… What Is Carbon Dosing First up, what it is not. Carbon dosing should not be confused with adding activated … Read more
Flatworms (and problems with them) are a very common topic for discussion among those of us who keep reef tanks. Most of the time you will probably not be aware that you have them until they either get too numerous or begin to bother your corals. Many are harmless and won’t bother anything but in … Read more
You will no doubt have seen many fish tanks that have an attractive stream of bubbles rising to the surface or perhaps a fish tank ornament that periodically releases a few bubbles in a unique way. The bubbles are produced by using an external air pump with silicon piping attached that is fed into the … Read more
Fish disease and nuisance algae are probably among the biggest and most distressing problems fish keepers face. Using a fish tank UV sterilizer can go a long way to helping reduce these problems or alleviate them altogether. UV sterilizers can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Benefits of a Fish Tank UV Sterilizer … Read more