[google_adsense_in_post] A large species of corals are known to be under the threat of extinction with primary cause being global warming and overheating of sea temperature above high. Efforts are being made to help them survive and stay preserved in the years to come when temperature is predicted to rise even higher. However, amid all this a new study has… [Read More]
There is a whole lot more to owning and maintaining a fish tank than simply buying a glass bowl, filling it with water, and dropping in a couple fish. If you aren’t careful and if you don’t take the time to really do your homework, your fish might not make it through the week. Things like regular maintenance, filtration, types… [Read More]
Gorgonians are some of the first captive grown corals. They have been very hardy and they all grow into large show corals. They need moderate to strong current. Here we explain you how to grow gorgonians and basic steps of the gorgonian propagation. [google_adsense_in_post] Materials needed: – Pair of scissors, scalpel, or razor blade – Wire… [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] Pulse corals are found in the Subclass Octocorallia, Order Alcyonacea, Suborder Alcyoniina, and Family Xeniidae. The corals found in Xeniidae are called pulse corals, due to the pulsatile motion of their polyps. Xeniidae have the ability to heal, grow and reproduce much faster than many other corals. In fact, their growth rates and reproduction levels have sometimes been compared… [Read More]
The most quirky fish in reef aquariums, probably once owned by every aquarist is now known to be a boon to their host anemones. The popularity of clownfish is actually credited to their host relation with the anemones providing them protection and keeping intruders away from the anemones. The stinging tentacles of the anemones help keeping danger at bay from… [Read More]
Technically speaking, a refugium is a refuge in the sense that while it shares the water of the main tank, it is somehow set off from the tank, to provide the creatures inside refuge from larger fish in the main tank. In more general sense, a refuge is an extra tank or compartment of your… [Read More]
Specific gravity is the measure of relative salinity or the amount of dissolved salts in your aquarium water in comparison to pure water. Being reef aquarists you all be aware of the importance of maintain a constant specific gravity in order not to stress the inhabitants of your aquarium. Measuring specific gravity on a regular basis… [Read More]
Giant clams are a great choice that offers beauty, biological benefits and biological diversity. Proper lighting, water movement, trace elements and placement of the giant clams, will ensure the health of these fascinating invertebrates. [google_adsense_in_post] The clams of interest are of the genus Tridacna. These beautiful clams include T. maxima, T. crocea, T. squamosa and T…. [Read More]
[google_adsense_in_post] The Tomato Clownfish is one of the 27 known clownfish species. Its scientific name is Amphiprion frenatus and it is also known as bridled clownfish, red clownfish, or tomato anemone fish. Clownfish co-exists with anemones in the wild and can shelter from predators near the anemone without being stung or eaten. It may also use coral as a… [Read More]
It hurts so much if our when our lovely fishes in the tank fall ill. As they say, “prevention is better than cure”, we always wish we had enough information in order to avoid or prevent it. Here is a list of most common fish diseases in freshwater aquariums. [google_adsense_in_post] Columnaris: Grayish white marks… [Read More]