Nathalie Espinosa's False Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) a…Updated: Sat May 17 23:36:34 2008
A photo of Nathalie Espinosa's False Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) and Bubble Tip Anemone (Entacmanea quadricolor) submitted for display at About Saltwater Aquariums…
Saltwater Fish Species Profiles IndexUpdated: Sat May 17 19:54:16 2008
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 saltwa…
Moray Eel ProfilesUpdated: Sat May 17 19:03:23 2008
Learn to identify and care for saltwater Moray Eels. Click on the individual Moray Eel species pictures shown here to read aquarium care and more profile information about saltwater Moray Eels…
Why Corals Change ColorsUpdated: Sat May 17 18:07:24 2008
Why Your Corals Change Colors - When corals change (loose) their beautiful colors, it is seldom because they are "sick". A change in lighting is more than likely the cause. Here is why it…
FO or FOWLR to Reef Tank in 7 Easy StepsUpdated: Tue May 13 21:39:17 2008
Moving smoothly from a FO (Fish Only) or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) to a full reef tank with corals and invertebrates isn't really all that difficult. Here's how…
40 Gallons or Less Keys to Success - Important Things You Should Kno…Updated: Tue May 13 19:47:13 2008
Although you may decide to set up an aquarium less than 40 gallons in size, any seasoned aquarist will tell you that the larger the volume of water you are dealing with in an aquarium, the better. …
What is the Nitrogen Cycling Process?Updated: Mon May 12 01:08:12 2008
The chain reaction of ammonia being converting into nitrite, then nitrite into nitrate, this is what is called the nitrogen cycling process. Learn all about the 3 components and phases of this biol…
Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria)Updated: Sun May 11 23:48:37 2008
Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria) in saltwater aquariums: description, causes and cures…
Top Aquarium Cleaning ToolsUpdated: Sat May 10 14:02:06 2008
Face it. Cleaning the aquarium is usually last on an aquarium keeper's list of things to do, and any tool that makes the job easier is worth its weight in gold. Here's a list of some of the best, s…
Coral Competition - Turf Wars in Coral Reef TanksUpdated: Fri May 9 23:52:32 2008
Coral Competition - Turf Wars in Coral Reef Tanks Corals on the reef compete for space. So do the corals in your aquarium. Here is how it works and what you can do about it…
Zebra Eel Profile - Gymnomuraena or Echidna zebra Moray EelUpdated: Wed May 7 17:12:38 2008
One of the most docile of true saltwater morays, here can view a picture of the Zebra Eel and read identification, characteristics, compatibility, diet, feeding and more aquarium care profile infor…
Snowflake Eel Profile - Echidna nebulosa Moray EelUpdated: Wed May 7 17:04:52 2008
Although considered to be less-aggressive than other saltwater morays, the Snowflake Eel can become very pugnacious at feeding time. Here can view a picture of the Zebra Eel, read identification, c…
What Maintenance Procedures Should Be Performed, and When?Updated: Wed May 7 14:15:10 2008
Once you have completed the first basic maintenance tasks one should perform several weeks after an aquarium has finished cycling, it's time to set up a regular schedule and begin standard maintena…
Marine Aquarium Water Quality Target Values - Saltwater Aquariums Gu…Updated: Mon May 5 23:42:28 2008
Marine Aquarium Water Quality Target Values including ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, pH, calcium, alkalinity, specific gravity and temperature, from your About.com Guides…
Saltwater Aquariums 101Updated: Sun May 4 18:47:36 2008
Saltwater Aquariums 101 Getting Started is a FREE, easy to follow seven day Email lessons course that guides you through learning about planning, setting up, taking care of, and more about keeping …
Kerry Kirk's 12g Neocube Reef Tank PhotoUpdated: Thu May 1 14:09:16 2008
A photo of Kerry Kirk's 12g Neocube Reef Tank submitted for display at About Saltwater Aquariums, and which was an entry in the August 2004 Tanks Photo Contest…
What is Live Rock?Updated: Tue Apr 29 18:55:31 2008
What is Live Rock? Where it comes from, what curing is, what curing does and more…
Why and How Leather Corals ShedUpdated: Tue Apr 29 17:58:07 2008
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 was not on…
FAQ: How Often Should I Feed My Fish?Created: Mon Apr 28 15:42:57 2008
FAQ: How Often Should I Feed My Fish? Once per day? Twice? Every two days? Here is how often and why…
Top 6 Nitrate Absorbing Product PicksUpdated: Sun Apr 20 14:26:40 2008
Although not normally a major problem for most fish, excess nitrate (NO3) in a reef aquarium can be very detrimental the health of corals and many other invertebrates. Aside from using a denitrator…
Top Phosphate Removing ProductsUpdated: Sat Apr 19 12:13:18 2008
Excess phosphates are harmful to corals and other invertebrates as well as essential food for green slime algae. Remove phosphates from your aquarium water quickly and easily with these Top Phospha…
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