A brackish aquarium is an aquarium whose water has a higher salinity than freshwater. So, certain breeds of fish are more apt for brackish aquarium. Guppies: The fantail guppy is a very easy fish to keep and is well-known for being tolerant of varying water conditions which makes it a perfect fish for… [Read More]
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[google_adsense_in_post] The reef tank is exposed to air and the storage pumps are circulating the water throughout the filtering system causing significant amount of evaporation. You will need to replace the evaporated water regularly. “The water evaporates. Not the salt”. Do not add salt mix with the make-up water. This may result in higher salinity. Adding make-up water provides good… [Read More]
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I agree that photography is not most important part of reefkeeping, but I bet nobody can decline the fact that it is the FUN part. Who doesn’t want to flaunt their reef tank photographs to the world? Here are a few tips that will help you take the most perfect picture possible of your home aquarium. Understand your camera, first…. [Read More]
There are many species of photosynthetic gorgonians accessible but here we are discussing only a few of them that are easy to keep and survives well in captivity. One of the best tyro gorgonians is Briareum. This coral is in fact an auburn relative of green star polyps and not a proper gorgonian. Its common name is Corky Finger and… [Read More]
The Redspot, Dwarf, or Parvulus Cardinalfish (Apogon parvulus) is found throughout the Western Pacific. It reaches a maximum size of about 1.5” in the wild, about 1” in captivity, and sports an unmistakable red spot at the base of the caudal fin in contrast to its striped silver and blue body. These tiny cardinalfish… [Read More]
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The masked angelfish, Genicanthus personatus, is an idolized reef fish which is as beautiful as it is expensive and rarely seen. The stunning marble white body coloration of the masked angelfish is accentuated by a perimeter of color that gives the masked angelfish a truly angelic appearance. Masked angelfish are endemic to Hawaii and… [Read More]