Here is a sample of a marine aquarium and its livestock. This tank has been set up and running for some time. The tank includes: a Seahorse, a Mandarinfish, a Firefish, Hermit Crabs and Snails. Also included are suggested filtration and tank information.
The Toxin Excreting and Venomous Stinging Fish and Invertebrate Species Profiles Index contains information about marine animals which contain toxins which may affect aquarists and other aquarium inhabitants.
A profile of the Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus), including photos, scientific name, identification, characteristics and compatibility, diet, maximum size, habitat, minimum tank size, reef tank suitability.
Not all saltwater aquarium fish are "reef safe". Many saltwater fish will tear up corals, consume fish and otherwise destroy other tank inhabitants. The saltwater fish species listed below are some (not all by any means) generally considered by experienced reef tank keepers to be safe for reef tanks. Keep in mind that nothing is "foolproof" when it comes to saltwater aquariums and live animals. T…
FAQ - How many fish can I put in my saltwater aquarium? The number of fish you should be able to keep in your tank depends on several factors. FAQ - How many fish can I put in my saltwater aquarium?
In celebration of Discovery Channel's
Shark Week event this year, premiering July 27 to August 2, 2008, here you can check to see what programs they will be showing throughout the week, get facts and information on aquarium pet and other sharks, read about some startling, up-close and personal shark encounters, and more.
Sorted alphabetically by families from Angelfishes to Wrasses, click on the pictures shown on this index to read individual fish species aquarium care and other profile information about the saltwater fishes in each family group.
FAQ: How Often Should I Feed My Fish? Once per day? Twice? Every two days? Here is how often and why.
"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 saltwater aquarium, disrupting the biological balance and appearance. "Reef Tank Safe" janitors do it without destroying your corals and other tank mates.
Not all fish are "reef safe". Many of them will tear up corals, consume fish and otherwise destroy other tank inhabitants. The fish species listed here are some (not all by any means) generally considered by experienced reef tank keepers to be safe for reef tanks.
The first step in solving a problem with a fish, coral or other invertebrate that is NOT eating is to understand what it eats. Debbie and Stan outline the 4 basic feeding categories of fishes and invertebrates - carnivores, omnivores, herbivores, and suspension or filter feeders - then provides tips on feeding the animal once you have determined its feeding category.
A discussion about Territory Protection Behavior, one type of aggression that is most common amongst fish, along with tips on what can be done to help reduce the chances of a new fish getting harassed.
This article discusses aggression that can stem from food competition, outlining the three basic fish feeding categories, carnivores, herbivores and ominvores, to better understand why fish may act as they do towards one another.
A discussion about the various types or categories of aggressive fish behavior, to help understand why they may act as they do towards one another.
Formulated from their personal opinion and experiences of handling marine animals since 1989, and based on the assumption that the animals are in the best of health when you buy them, Debbie and Stan give their fish care rating levels using a 1 to 4 star rating system.
Here is an index to all of the saltwater fish family and species profiles that your Guides have compiled that contain photos with identification, characteristic, diet, and other information to learn about their captive care.
Learn how to feed saltwater aquarium fish and other livestock with greater ease and success using these helpful feeding tips from your Guides Debbie and Stan Guides.
Your Guides Debbie and Stan discussion the various types of live foods one can choose to feed to carnivorous fishes, such as brine shrimp, feeder fishes and crustaceans, as well as plants or algae to feed herbivores and omnivores.
From your About Guides Articles Archive, Debbie and Stan explain what nori is, where to buy it, and how to use, store and feed your saltwater fish and other algae eaters with it.
Your Guides Debbie and Stan discuss what you need to look for and observe when buying a new fish in a pet store to insure you are purchasing a healthy specimen.
