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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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Jan 23, 20242 min read
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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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Nov 14, 20221 min read
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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 3, 20224 min read
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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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Aug 1, 20212 min read
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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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Mar 15, 20212 min read
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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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Feb 22, 20212 min read
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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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Dec 23, 20204 min read
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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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Sep 7, 20202 min read
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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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Aug 3, 20202 min read
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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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Jun 22, 20204 min read
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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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May 24, 20202 min read
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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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Apr 7, 20202 min read
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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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Mar 1, 20204 min read
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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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Feb 11, 20202 min read
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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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Jan 23, 20202 min read
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Dottybacks
Size: Up to around 10 centimeters Lifespan: An average of five to seven years Temperament: Semi-aggressive and...
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Dec 26, 20192 min read
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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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Dec 11, 20192 min read
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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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Nov 13, 20194 min read
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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 30, 20192 min read
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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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Oct 15, 20192 min read
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