Stan & Debbie's Saltwater Aquariums Blog

Don't let this happen to you! "Walked by the tank this morning and found everything laying belly-up. The thermostat for the heater got stuck and the water temp was 92.6F." ... Read More

Some Leather or Family Alcyoniidae corals periodically slough-off a thin top layer of tissue. When we observed the first signs of a Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral preparing to shed, it ... Read More

Making sure that you are purchasing a healthy fish and not a disaster waiting to happen is one important step you can take to insure a successful aquarium. Here is ... Read More

"Tank Janitors" are the critters (fish and invertebrates) that crawl and/or swim around the tank, cleaning up the crud (detritus, uneaten food, undesirable microalgae, etc.) that builds up in a ... Read More

Flash View the Top Cup & Sun Coral Species Photo Gallery, submitted to About Saltwater Aquariums for display in the Gallery, on coral photo pages and for entry in About ... Read More

To better understand what different types or species of fishes eat in the wild, use this list of major fish families we have compiled and cross-matched to the number coded ... Read More

How often should your fish be fed, anyway? Once per day? Twice? Every two or three days? Feed too often and a lot of the food will end up on ... Read More

The lowly Goby may be one of the most valuable critters you can put in your reef tank. The Sand Sifting Gobies help keep the DSB aerated while they consume ... Read More

Have you been thinking about starting an aquarium or even been wanting to set up another one, but find you can't afford to do so? It is much easier than ... Read More

Found only in the chilly waters of south Australia, this mysterious relative of the seahorse is so well protected that it can only be seen in a few select public ... Read More

Many aquarists prefer to cycle their new tanks with Live Rock, rather than sacrificing a few inexpensive fish. From your About Guides How To Set Up a Saltwater Aquarium in 10 ... Read More

Salt creep is a common problem for saltwater and freshwater aquarists alike. Because sodium chloride is a corrosive substance, it can affect anything it touches. What degree of damage occurs ... Read More

When you start seeing those little white spots on your fish, quickly determining if it is Velvet (Oodinium) or White Spot (Cryptocaryon) Disease makes all the difference in the world ... Read More

Tired of doing endless water changes to reduce the nitrates in your reef tank? These Top Nitrate Adsorbing Products are inexpensive (probably cost less than you're spending on water changes), ... Read More

Most corals and invertebrates are sensitive to any level of phosphates. Until recently, the only way to reduce their levels was to perform repetitive water changes. With the scientific advances, ... Read More

Why do new corals change or loose their color as soon as they put them in your aquarium? Most people think that the corals are "sick", but the odds are ... Read More

An infestation of the ciliated protozoan Brooklynella hostilis, this form of saltwater ich is most closely and commonly associated with Clownfishes, and therefore is typically referred to as Clownfish Disease. ... Read More

A pertinent reef tank temperature question, particularly during the summer months, is "how high is too high"? When do you really need to crank up that electron sucking chiller you ... Read More

Whether having to move across town or state, this introduction to packing-up and moving aquarium pets covers some important questions you need to ask yourself first about WHY you are ... Read More

Most people with Fish Only (FO) or Fish Only with Live Rock (FOWLR) tanks are satisfied with keeping their pH in the proper range (8.0-8.2), while many Reefers get into ... Read More

Not all tank janitors are right for all tanks. Your About Guides explain what tank janitors are, what tasks they perform in an aquarium, and profile various invertebrate families to ... Read More

Even if you have nothing but base rock in your tank, growing a healthy, colorful crop of coralline algae may not be as difficult as you think. If you already ... Read More

All corals have 4 basic requirements which must be met in order to survive in captivity. The specific requirements vary by coral type and species, but the 4 basics ... Read More

Here are tips on why leaks occur and common mistakes to avoid when making repairs, leading into instructions on how to repair small leaks, major leaks or seam blowouts, replace ... Read More

If you don't know what corals eat in the wild, how can you feed them the right foods in your tank? Corals are pretty selective feeders. They consume a wide ... Read More

Planning to add some Live Rock to your tank? Do you want "cured" or "uncured" rock? Knowing which questions to ask your Live Rock supplier and understanding the answers can ... Read More

Flash View the Top Zoanthid Corals Photos Gallery submitted to About Saltwater Aquariums for display in the Gallery, on photo pages and in About Saltwater Aquariums Reef Tank Photo Contests. ... Read More

Treat yourself to a fast view of over 20 Mushroom / Disc Anemone & Ricordea Coral Photos which have been submitted to us by our users. Most of these ... Read More

You hear people talking about their "Biological Filter" a lot, but do you really know what it is? The answer may surprise you. You probably have more biological filtration ... Read More

Many people believe that Angelfish are difficult to keep in an aquarium, but some of these beautiful Angelfish from the Pacific Ocean are actually easy to keep and make excellent ... Read More

If you are looking for a quick, inexpensive DIY stand for your aquarium, this might be the right one for you. This sturdy stand works well for medium to ... Read More