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Ahhh.....the question of all questions! This has to be the most common question we get when consulting for a new aquarium. You may have heard some formulas about inches of fish per gallon [...]

We all do our best to have the proper filtration and life support system to minimize the need for water changes - at least we do ;) But at some point in the [...]

We've all been there. The aquarium is all set up, the temperature is right where it needs to be, and at this point we're DYING to add fish! The question we ask ourselves [...]

If you're reading this, then you already know the basics of what aptasia anemones are and what they can do. You now understand the need to remove them and want to know how. [...]

I think it's fair to say that most aquarium hobbyists at one time or another had a standard aquarium, like a simple setup from Petco with a basic filter and a heater. My [...]

One of the topics that comes up often in aquaria is dealing with algae. It is not surprising that folks in the aquarium hobby and trade often look for natural solutions. Some saltwater [...]

Over the years I have experimented with many types of substrates for saltwater aquariums and with the amount that is put in. In this article, I hope to explain to you what is [...]

I can vividly remember my early experiences as a hobbyist. When I got my first saltwater tank I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of opinions about saltwater aquarium maintenance and everything involved. [...]

Many aquarium hobbyists and folks in the aquarium trade look for ideal conditions for their marine animals. Temperature is often debated and people swear by one range or another with much conviction. In [...]

One of the most common questions we get from clients and people in the aquarium hobby is "What aquarium is better? Glass or Acrylic? What's the difference?" Being around glass and acrylic aquariums [...]