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]
[google_adsense_in_post] Choosing new and interesting corals for reef aquarium is always the best thing a reef aquarist is looking forward to do. While all other corals that attract our attention are adapted for keeping at home, gorgonians are often ignored. In the wild they are an essential part of the milieu as they filter water, provide refuge for fish, crinoids,… [Read More]
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Dealing with pests is an inescapable part of cultivating a marine tank. In order to handle the problematic bristle worms, we need to learn the basics about them. These pesky creatures are difficult to get rid of and can cause a wide variety of problems in the marine tank. What are bristle worms? [google_adsense_in_post]… [Read More]
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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]
