Welcome back! Don’t forget to check out our online store for all your Saltwater Reef needs. www.themainereef.com 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 [...]
It always amazes me how many people I see or talk to who purchase a marine animal, take it home, open the bag and pour it into their aquarium. I can never understand why some people do not acclimate their purchases properly, it could be laziness, lack of knowledge, impatience etc but one thing is [...]
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 [...]
Buying A New Marine Fish
All aquarists need to buy livestock, and the majority of livestock purchases are from a local fish shop (LFS). There are certain points that need to be watched for when the livestock is selected.
The aquarist may just be ready to start introducing marine fish, and the first action is to consider [...]
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 [...]
