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Product Review - Koralia Water Pumps
Seems like everybody these days is catching on to the new Wave in water circulation technology, Koralia Pumps. Made by Hydor, a trusted name in reef aquarium equipment, these little pumps have [...]
How to Set up a Sump with Overflow Box for a Saltwater Aquarium.
Today we’re going to talk about the benefits of using a sump, as well as how to set one up on your saltwater aquarium. First of all what is a sump and how does it benefit my tank? A sump can [...]
Feeding the fish in the aquarium, and also shrimps if kept, is one of the most pleasurable parts of keeping a seawater aquarium. This is probably because of the direct interaction between the aquarist and fish. Some fish can become so tame that they will rise and take food from the fingers. This heart warming [...]
Seeing pictures of a healthy marine fish only or reef aquarium in books or on the internet, or even better, in reality at a public aquarium will cause just about anyone to appreciate the beauty and general fascination of them. Some people will wonder if they could have one, and the thought will shortly disappear. [...]
Joe Johnson… Handyman, Property Manager, Professional Reefer!
On a cold night in late October, my wife and I were driving around, on a dark, unmarked, dirt road, looking for the home of Joe Johnson, when I spotted the unmistakable blue glow of reef lights, glaring from a second story window. Yes we [...]
Converting A Freshwater Aquarium To A Saltwater Aquarium
This is not an attempt to lay down railway lines for a converting aquarist to religiously follow, but hopefully a thought provoker that indicates some of what lies ahead.
Quite a number of freshwater aquarists are tempted to keep marines because they see a stunning aquarium somewhere, or they [...]
“Saltwater Fish Tanks for Dummies 101, Part 2 Selecting a tank.
After we have decided which type of animals and fish, we want to keep in the aquarium, it is now time to decide how big of a tank to buy.
Here is some general information, to guide you in the process of tank selection.
Tank shape:
A [...]
Saltwater Fish Tanks for Dummies 101, Part 1.
If you are considering starting a new saltwater aquarium, careful consideration should be given as to what types of creatures and fish you would like to keep. Many marine fish are very beautiful to look at, however many species like this Trigger fish are [...]
