PH is simply a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of any solution, including saltwater. A PH of 7 is neutral, and the water is neither acidic nor alkaline. Below 7 the water is more acidic, above 7 the water is more alkaline. In the world’s oceans, the PH level is more alkaline between 7.7 … Read more
There is a huge variety of stunning saltwater fish available to keep in the home aquarium but which ones are the best saltwater fish for beginners? Perhaps you want to create your own ‘Finding Nemo’. Maybe you like the look of yellow tangs, puffer fish or tiger fish? Do you want a peaceful community tank … Read more
Aiptasia are the Japanese Knotweed of the saltwater aquarium world. Ugly, invasive, damaging, destructive, and very difficult to get rid of, they have caused many hobbyists to rip down their tanks and start again or even give up altogether. Once they get a foothold in your aquarium they can quickly take over spreading rapidly over … Read more
The fish and corals that we keep in our saltwater aquariums have all evolved in the turbulent world of the ocean around coral reefs. This means high and variable current flows coming from different and competing directions. How do we recreate this in the closed world of an aquarium? The answer is to use wavemakers, … Read more
A protein skimmer is one of the oddest-looking pieces of equipment that you will see in the aquarium hobby with its weird shape, multiple pipes and collection cup filled with sinister-looking dark liquid. It is, though, one of the most useful pieces of kit you can add to a saltwater tank and a vital part … Read more
Algae will occur in your saltwater aquarium, there’s just no getting away from that. Some algae occur naturally and some will be introduced by you, via live rocks and coral frags. Some algae are beneficial and some can and will be eaten by your fish and invertebrates. Other algae, though can be invasive and if … Read more
Algae is one of the oldest and most common forms of life on earth and is inevitable in any body of water that contains nutrients and receives light allowing the algae to photosynthesise. Just place some water in a saucer on a windowsill and after a few days algae will begin to develop. It is, … Read more
There are a bewildering number of freshwater fish tanks on the market and they literally come in all shapes and sizes. From small 10-litre desktop cubes to giant 8-foot-long super aquariums and all sizes in between. Corner tanks, cylindrical tanks, or ones with a bow front the choice is endless. In this article, we hope … Read more
One of the most fascinating things you’ll see in a saltwater aquarium is a goby and pistol shrimp pair. The little shrimp spends all his time digging a tunnel system under the rockwork and when he ventures out in search of food or building materials, the ever-watchful goby stands guard ready to ward off any … Read more
Our summers here in the UK and around the world are getting hotter with record-high temperatures increasingly becoming the norm. We all know the precautions we can take ourselves, like staying out of the sun at peak times and ensuring we are sufficiently hydrated. We also know to keep our pets in a cool place … Read more