Friday December 18, 2009
Easily recognized and named for its zebra-like stripes, the Zebra Moray Eel, Gymnomuraena or Echidna zebra of the Muraenidae family is one of the more docile and less aggressive of eels. Rather shy, it should be provided with plenty of shelter for hiding. This eel generally will not . . . read on
Other: Guide Moray Eel Profiles Thinking about adding an eel to your tank? You might want to look into which ones will work the best with your current tank occupants.
More: Moray Eel Photos See what they look like!
Photo by Debbie Hauter
Thursday December 17, 2009
You have probably heard it said many times that bio balls are "nitrate factories" or that someone's bio balls 
have "gone bad". Bio balls are a great nitrifying bacteria platform but, like any other filter media, they can produce nitrates, if not maintained. Curing the problem is simple, costs nothing and takes only a few minutes.
Forums: Removing bio balls I would like to remove the bio balls from my sump since I have over ...
Wednesday December 16, 2009
Many SW aquarists consider protein skimmers essential equipment for a SW aquarium. Before you buy a skimmer, knowing what makes the different types work can help you decide which one is best for your tank and your wallet. It can also help you to fine tune your skimmer to get the most gunk out of your tank.
Compare Prices: Of the Top Hang In/On Tank Protein Skimmers.
Compare Prices: Of the Top In/On Sump Protein Skimmers.
Forums: Can't get my protein skimmer to work! It's the first time for me to use a protein skimmer. After one week of trying...
Forums: Skimmer Not Working ? My Skimmer dies whenever I feed the fish. I've heard that this is normal whenever ...
Monday December 14, 2009
When deciding to give a complete aquarium set up to someone as a gift for Christmas or another special occasion, there are some things that need to be considered before doing so. These helpful aquarium gift giving tips from your Guides will help you avoid pitfalls that can occur when buying such a gift, like purchasing unnecessary equipment and supplies, ending up with something that the giftee doesn't have room for, or spending beyond your budget.
More Gift Giving Help
Giving the right gift to aquarist can be challenging, but there are affordable gifts like an Automatic Fish Feeder or even a spare Submersible Aquarium Heater which are always appreciated.
Ways To Find Out What An Aquarist Wants or Needs Not giving away your intentions can be difficult when you are trying to surprise someone. These tips should help you get the information you need to buy that special person a great aquarium gift.
Items To Put On Your Gift Giving Ideas List
Top Mini and Nano Aquarium Kits Plug N' Play aquariums to get you started quickly.
Top 1 to 50 Gallon Aquariums Make a great gift for the whole family.
Top Canister Filter Picks Offer biological, mechanical and chemical filtration in one easy to install and maintain unit.
Nano Cube Photo by PriceGrabber
