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Reef Tank Janitors
Learn what reef tank janitors are, what beneficial tasks they perform, and what types of saltwater Hermit Crabs and Snails make the best algae eaters. Hermit Crabs and Snails make the best algae eaters, but all of them are reef tank safe..
Bacterial Diseases in Marine Aquarium Fish
Bacterial Diseases in Saltwater Aquarium Fish can be difficult to identify and treat unless you know what you are looking for. Identification, Causes & Treatments for bacterial diseases in marine fish.
Saltwater Aquarium Sumps
Back when (middle of the 2nd century A.D.) UGF's (Under Gravel Filters) were still popular, someone came up with the idea of putting all of an aquarium's filtration systems under the tank, instead of hanging it on the side, or trying to conceal it under the substrate. The sump was born and has been expanded on ever since.
Identification and Control of Nuisance Green Macroalgae in Saltwater Aquariums
Blue Green Macroalgae in Saltwater Aquariums: Identification and Control. Blue Green Macroalgae can be either a blessing or a nuisance, depending on the species. Here is how to control the nuisance algae and enhance the growth of the desirable algae.
The Chlorophyta Phylum
The Chlorophyta Phylum - Part 6: Fan & Finger Macroalgae Species About Saltwater Aquariums
The Chlorophyta Phylum
The Chlorophyta Phylum - Cup and Brush Macroalgae Species - Information about the identification and characteristics of green calcified Cup and Brush Macroalgae species.
What is a Sump and Do You Need One for a Saltwater Aquarium?
A discussion on what a sump is, the benefits one can provide your saltwater aquariuum, and if you really need one.
What Live Sand Is and How It Is Used in a Saltwater Aquarium
What live sand is, and what types of live sand should be used in a saltwater aquarium. There are a number of bands and types of live sand on the market. Know what you need for your tank before buying live sand.
Feeding Saltwater aquarium Fish & Invertebrates
Your About Guides to Saltwater Aquariums discuss the importance of understanding what and how saltwater fish and invertebrates eat in nature, and provide lots of captive care feeding tips
The Causes of New Tank Syndrone In Saltwater Aquariums
Whether you have a new or established saltwater aquarium, find out what new tank syndrome is, what causes it, and get solutions to avoiding this problem.
Live Foods For Your Marine Animals
Live Foods For Your Marine Animals In Fish & Critter Foods All articles on this topic
Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria)
About Red Slime Algae - Cyanobacteria - in Saltwater Aquariums - What makes it grow and solutions for eliminating this problem.
What is Brown, Diatom or Golden Algae, What Makes it Grow,
About Brown, Diatom or Golden Diatom Algae in Saltwater Aquariums - What makes it grow and solutions for eliminating this problem.
Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria)
Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria) in saltwater aquariums: description, causes and cures. Red Slime Algae is one of the ugliest afflictions that can over run your marine aquarium in a matter of days. Once it is understood, it isn't really all that hard to get rid of.
Head and Lateral Line Erosion Disease (HLLD)
Saltwater Aquariums, information about how to identify the fish disease head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), what may cause it and how to treat or reverse its effects
What Do Corals Eat?
Many corals in Saltwater Aquariums require more food than they derive from light alone in order to grow and propagate. Knowing which foods benefit corals will go a long ways towards increasing your corals' ability to grow and propagate.
Reef Tank Janitors
Learn what reef tank janitors are, what beneficial tasks they perform, and what types of saltwater Hermit Crabs and Snails make the best algae eaters. Hermit Crabs and Snails make the best algae eaters.
Reducing Nitrates in Your Marine Aquarium With the Vodka Method
Think that sharing a very dry vodka martini with your marine reef tank could help reduce your nitrate (NO3) and phosphate (PO4) levels? In the September 2010 issue of the "Aquarium Fish International" magazine, Charles Delbeek described a simple method for reducing nitrates in a saltwater aquarium with the "Vodka Method". Heinz Malher, on the Reef Dreams web site went even farther with his experiment. Here is what they described.
Wet Dry Trickle Filters
Wet/dry trickle filters in saltwater aquariums have been very popular for quite some time. What is a wet/dry trickle filter and how does it work? These questions and others are answered.
The Importance of Accurate Species Identification
It is not unusual to see marine fishes and invertebrates for sale in stores displayed only by common names, with no Latin, or what are known as scientific names posted. Why is this important? One problem with identifying marine animals properly is that many similar or look alike species are tagged with the same common name, which leads to their misidentification. This may lump an animal into a general category that does not pertain to that species care requirements. Here's a good example.
Algae - The Chlorophyta Phylum
Algae - The Chlorophyta Phylum - Part 1: An Introduction to Blue Green Algae About Saltwater Aquariums
Control Algae in a Saltwater Aquarium
Nuisance algae in a marine aquarium can quickly get out of hand if it is not treated. There are some simple things that you can do to control the algae in your saltwater aquarium.
What is Live Rock?
Many saltwater aquarists with marine aquariums don't understand exactly what live rock is and why it is used in marine aquariums. Live rock serves many purposes in saltwater aquariums, from refuge for tank occupants to a biological filter platform.
Phosphates in Your Saltwater Aquarium
Phosphates are in almost everything, including your marine aquarium. While phosphates don't normally affect the fish in your saltwater aquarium, elevated levels promote algae (particularly hair algae) growth and can have a detrimental affect on the corals in your tank.
Using Activated Carbon in Saltwater Aquarium Systems
Find out what activated carbon is, what it does, how often it should be changed and used in saltwater aquarium systems as well as the pros and cons of using activated carbon.