Information specifically related to Saltwater Fish Tanks and Aquariums
Marine fish diseases are as common as those in freshwater but can also be more deadly and costly. Marine fish are not cheap and you’ll need to do all you can to prevent diseases from getting into your tank. Make sure you closely look over any new fish for signs of disease and quarantine them, … Read more
Your marine aquarium is looking fantastic, right? Full of vibrant colour and movement. Your coral’s colours ‘pop’ under your marine aquarium lighting and your fish are simply stunning and you want to share your marine world with friends, family and online. So, you grab your smartphone and start taking pics to share, only to run … Read more
You may have seen a beautiful saltwater tank at a friend’s house, at your local fish store, or online and want to take the plunge… Maybe you already are an experienced freshwater fish tank owner and want to move over to saltwater… Either way, you’ll know that whilst saltwater fish tanks look fabulous, they are … Read more
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
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
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