Start an Aquarium (579)
Whether setting up a new aquarium, converting an existing tank from fresh to saltwater, or upgrading from a fish-only to a reef tank, it is important to plan ahead "before" you begin. Research the system designs there are to choose from, what equipment and supplies are needed for each, and once you've got your system planned out, put it all together and set it up.
Do-It-Yourself (273)
From building do-it-yourself glass or acrylic aquariums, to cabinets, skimmers, sumps and more, these DIY equipment and other aquarium related item projects will show you how to put it all together.
Photo Galleries & Contests (1556)
Browse this large collection of beautiful saltwater corals, invertebrates, crustaceans, fish, reef tank, and winning contest photo galleries for help with identifying marine animals, to see how other aquarists have set up their aquarium systems, as well as for pure enjoyment.
Algae Profiles & Pictures (137)
There are many varieties of brown, green, and red algae an aquarist will deal with during the lifetime of their saltwater aquarium. Whether you want to propagate good kinds or get rid of problem ones, browse Bubble, Caulerpa, Coralline, Diatom, Slime, Hair, Halimeda, and other algae categories to learn to identify, cultivate and control both good and bad types of marine algae or seaweeds.
Fish Diseases & Health (98)
By diagnosing a disease, illness, health or harassment problem a fish, coral as well as other invertebrate may be dealing with in your aquarium, here you can learn about how to quarantine an animal if necessary and take steps quickly to protect or treat them, whether using an ozone or UV sterilizer, medications, QT, or other means to care for them.
Filters/ Filtration Systems (158)
From canister to wet/dry trickle filters, to natural nitrate reduction by means of live rock, live sand, and mangrove plant filtration, here is everything you'll need to know about choosing and setting up various types of biological, mechanical, chemical filters, and filtration system setups for saltwater and reef aquariums.
Fish Information & Pictures (455)
From Angelfishes to Wrasses, view pictures of fish and read facts and information about the characteristics, compatibility, dietary requirements, diseases, and more on the captive care of saltwater fish in aquariums and reef tanks through this large collection of articles and profiles, as well as browse the photo gallery of beautiful marine fish pictures for help with identification.
Lights/ Lighting Systems (30)
From standard fluorescent to VHO tubes, to power compact, metal halide and other advanced lighting set ups, how does an aquarist determine which type of light to use, and how much? Although there are a few basic guidelines to follow, each aquarist has to evaluate what is in their tank, and then research all the lighting options available to choose one that is best for particular saltwater system.
Water / Maintenance (190)
Establishing a regular routine for performing maintenance tasks is all part of keeping your aquarium in top shape. Taking the time to siphon up detritus, clean the filter and other equipment, mix saltwater solutions for water changes and replenishment, test the water and address other water quality issues are just some of the jobs that need tending to regularly.
Reef Tank Pictures (373)
Organized by sizes in gallons, this large collection of reef tank pictures as well as some fish-only tank photo pages and personal saltwater aquaria Web sites is a great place to browse and check out other aquarists' systems. Not only do the owners share pictures of their reef tank(s) and inhabitants, but many provide information on how their aquarium is set up, maintained, and more.
Equipment & Supplies (951)
Items that are deemed necessary when starting a saltwater aquarium or reef tank system, read articles and browse the filters, heaters, lights, pumps, test kits, sea salt mixes, other "standard equipment and supply" as well as "optional equipment" categories listed here to learn all about selecting, setting up, and using these pieces of equipment and supplies.
Live Rock & Sand (38)
Serving many purposes, live rock is probably the most popular material used for natural biological filtration in saltwater aquariums, particularly with a Berlin style NNR setup. Whether deciding to run a fish-only or a reef tank system with this medium, learn all the ins and outs of buying and curing, aquascaping, cycling a tank, and more about working with live rock.
Invert Profiles & Pictures (263)
From Abalones to Starfishes, get information all about the chartacteristics, compatibility, dietary requirements, diseases, and more on the captive care of saltwater invertebrates in aquariums and reef tanks through this large collection of articles and profiles, as well as browse the photo gallery of beautiful marine invert pictures for help with identification.
Coral Profiles & Pictures (111)
From Acroporas to Zoanthids, get facts and information all about the characteristics, compatibility, nutritional requirements, diseases, and more on the captive care of corals in reef tanks through this large collection of articles and profiles, as well as browse the photo gallery of beautiful marine coral pictures for help with identification.
Clip Art & More Fun Stuff (264)
Browse to find sea life theme clip art, pictures and graphics to add to your personal or commerical saltwater aquaria Web pages, as well as download free fish and other marine animal, scenic ocean sunset, beach related screensavers and wallpaper images to enjoy on your computer.
