Informative posts that give you the ‘how to’ guide on a particular subject, topic or method.
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
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
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
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