5 Simple Steps to Keep Your Aquarium Looking Great
If you’ve had a saltwater aquarium for a while, you will know keeping it in great shape, with algae-free viewing panes and crystal-clear...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read
Black Ruby Barb (or Purpleheaded Barb)
Size Up to eight centimeters Lifespan Around five to six years Temperament Peaceful Diet Omnivore Care Level Easy Black Ruby Barbs are...
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Aug 3, 20224 min read
The Most Challenging Fish to Keep in Your Home Aquarium
If you’re a beginner hobbyist, you may feel that you have a lot of choices when deciding which fish to keep in your first aquarium. There...
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Aug 1, 20212 min read
Moon Coral
The official name for this strange and beautiful coral is the Favia coral, but it’s more commonly known as Moon Coral, Star Coral, Closed...
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Mar 15, 20212 min read
Hedgehog Coral
The Hedgehog Coral comes in neutral colors ranging from amber to cream, tan, and dark brown. It also comes in vibrant green, mustard...
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Feb 22, 20212 min read
The Fox Coral
Also known as the Ridge Coral and the Jasmine Coral, this eye-catching coral is a relatively rare light green or brownish pink coral....
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Dec 23, 20204 min read
Saltwater vs. Freshwater Aquariums
The Magic That Makes Saltwater Tanks Superior A saltwater aquarium is more expensive to own and more challenging to maintain than a...
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Sep 7, 20202 min read
The Kenya Tree Coral
The Kenya Tree coral is one of the best corals that beginners can keep. It is almost invincible once it’s established in the aquarium, it...
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Aug 3, 20202 min read
The Pulsing Xenia Coral
Adding the stunning Pulsing Xenia coral to a home aquarium can either be an excellent decision or an absolute nightmare. This fascinating...
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Jun 22, 20204 min read
Ten Tropical Fish for a More Advanced Home Aquarium
The Most Challenging Fish to Keep in Your Home Aquarium If you’re a beginner hobbyist, you may feel that you have a lot of choices when...
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May 24, 20202 min read
Open Brain Coral
The Open Brain coral is a brightly colored, highly attractive, unique stony coral. While these corals are able to form colonies, they...
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Apr 7, 20202 min read
Elephant Ear Corals
The Elephant Ear coral is a large mushroom or toadstool coral with interesting folds on the cap, giving it a ruffled look once it has...
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Mar 1, 20204 min read
Identifying and Treating Common Diseases in Saltwater Corals
A Brief Guide to Common Coral Diseases Just like fish and aquatic plants, corals are living creatures and are vulnerable to certain...
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Feb 11, 20202 min read
Acropora Coral
The Acropora is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral that has over 149 species, including Staghorn, Elkhorn, and Table coral. It is a robust...
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Jan 23, 20202 min read
Acanthastrea Coral – Acan/Moon Coral
Also known as the Acan coral or Moon coral, the Acanthastrea coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) type of coral. They come in an incredible...
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Dec 26, 20192 min read
Dottybacks
Size: Up to around 10 centimeters Lifespan: An average of five to seven years Temperament: Semi-aggressive and...
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Dec 11, 20192 min read
Tangs / Surgeonfish
Size: Some types of tangs can grow to over 60 centimeters Lifespan: Generally around 25 years, but they may live up to 30...
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Nov 13, 20194 min read
The Ultimate Aquatic Plant Guide
You’ve Planted Some Basic Aquatic Plants, Now What? After learning the basics of planting and growing aquatic plants and managing to keep...
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Oct 30, 20192 min read
Cory Catfish
Size: Some grow up to 10 centimeters Lifespan: Two to five years (some even as long as 20 years) Temperament: ...
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Oct 15, 20192 min read
The Key to Having a Beautiful Aquarium Full of Plants
How to Keep Aquatic Plants Happy and Healthy When you decide to have your own aquarium, the most obvious thing to keep is fish, of...
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