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Like all the Guides at About, we are real people. We are here to provide you with information to answer the many questions you may have about saltwater aquarium and reef keeping. Using the Resource and FAQ references below, you should be able to locate the information that you are looking for on our site. If after exhausting all of the resources we have provided here you have not found the answers or information you are looking for, we will see what we can to assist you in finding it.
Post A Message
If you have a question, post it a message on the Saltwater Aquariums Community Forums Bulletin Board. This is a great place to find answers to commonly asked questions, so spend some time just reading the posted messages and relies as well, because most likely someone else has already asked the same question(s) you have, and found the answer(s) here.
Join Salt Talk Chat
To directly interact and talk with other saltwater aquarium enthusiasts and us, Debbie and Stan, you can join our regularly scheduled moderated Guide Salt Talk Chats, or drop in 24/7 to see who may be in the room to talk to. Check the Salt Talk Chat Room schedule for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where do I locate specific information I am looking for on this site?A. The FIRST thing to do is use the Search This Site feature. If you have not located the information you want after doing a Search, then refer to the A to Z Site Index, Subjects Resource Library, Guide Articles by Topics Index, Guides Recently Featured Articles Index, and the More Resources From Your Guides Index.
Q. How do I get rid of an algae problem?
A. Go to the Algae Control resource page.
Q. What do I do about saltwater ich (whitespot disease), or other fish, invert and coral diseases?
A. Go to the Saltwater Fish Diseases Index.
Q. I have high nitrates. What can I do?
A. Go to the Nitrate Control resource page.
Q. I have or am thinking about getting "X" fish or "X" invertebrate. What can I put in the same tank with it? Will they get along? It this species reef safe?
A. Go to the Fish & Invertebrate Care Index. Here you will find information all about saltwater animals, their characteristics, compatibility, feeding habits, how to care for them, and much more!
Q. How do I get rid of aiptasia anemones, mantis shrimps, bristleworms or other pests in my aquarium?
A. Go to the Pest Control Index.
Q. How do I find a good local fish store or online livestock supplier to do business with?
A. Go to the LFS & OLS Review Resources or the Livestock Suppliers Index.
Q. How do I find an aquarium product, or a supplier that I can buy them from?
A. Go to the Aquarium Product Supplies Index.
Q. I have a strange animal in my aquarium. What is it?
A. Go to the Fish & Invertebrate Photos Index and the Fish & Invertebrate Care Index. By looking through these resources you can view photos that may help you identify what you have. We also suggest that you buy some good fish and/or invertebrate books. Books are an essential part of this hobby, and by building a good reference library you will find many answers right at your fingertips at any time you need to look for them. Refer to the Book Reviews & Online Bookstores resource page to learn about various books, and places where you can buy them.
Q. What are good books to buy and have in my saltwater reference library?
A. Once again, refer to the Book Reviews & Online Bookstores resource page.
Q. I have or am thinking about getting "X" fish or "X" invertebrate. What does it eat, and how do I take care of it?
A. Go to the Fish & Invertebrate Care Index. By looking through this Index you can learn all about the characteristics, diet requirements, and other information about taking care of various fish and invertebrate species.
Q. How do I get started with setting up a saltwater aquarium?
A. Go to the Beginners Corner Index and the Aquarium Set Up Index, as well as visit the Tank Photos by Sizes Index to look at how other saltwater aquarium owners have set up their systems.
Q. What kind of filtration should I use?
A. Go to the Filters & Filtration resources page, or go to the Tank Photos by Sizes Index and look at how other saltwater aquarium owners have set up their systems.
Q. How do you cure live rock, and how much do I need?
A. Go to the Live Rock & Berlin Filter Systems resource page.
Q. How do I use live sand for filtration, and how much do I need?
A. Go to the Live Sand & Jaubert/Plenem Filter Systems resource page.
Q. I don't see my question answered here. Where else can I go?
A. Read these other FAQs answered by your Guides, join a Salt Talk Chat session, visit the About Saltwater Aquariums Community Forums Bulletin Board, as well as refer to these Other Resources From Your Guides.
Did you find the information you were looking for? If not, then send us an email.
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