Six Unusual Sea Anemones What’s not to like about sea anemones? They’re basically big, squishy, solitary polyps with no skeleton. Very often, they are graced Read More about Six Unusual Sea Anemones
Correcting Nutrient Instability Oh, the paradox of algae. They have ruined many tanks--even caused some frustrated aquarists to leave the hobby forever. Yet, our tanks Read More about Correcting Nutrient Instability
Mixed Macros in the Planted Refugium There are plenty of reasons to install a planted refugium into your reef aquarium system. You might culture macroalgae for numerous Read More about Mixed Macros in the Planted Refugium
Chaeto for Major Tank Cleaning Whether from a lack of experience, or an abundance of neglect, some aquarists allow their reef tanks to reach a state of utter Read More about Chaeto for Major Tank Cleaning
Keeping Tube Worms Undoubtedly, reef aquaria wouldn’t be much without corals. But sometimes it’s those odd noncoral invertebrates that really grab Read More about Keeping Tube Worms
Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle We are finally starting to see a surge of interest in the nitrogen cycle & the “aquarium microbiome.” That is a very, very good Read More about Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle
The Whole Package: Integrating AlgaeBarn’s Kits & Combos AlgaeBarn is hardly the only aquarium hobby-centered business to produce phytoplankton and macroalgae. But we like to think that we’re Read More about The Whole Package: Integrating AlgaeBarn’s Kits & Combos
What Does pH/Alkalinity Actually Mean? “Some aquarists delight in testing the water for its pH. If you must do this (and believe me it is not necessary), then use the Read More about What Does pH/Alkalinity Actually Mean?
Pod vs Sock: Do Mechanical Filters Kill Copepods? Considering that aquarium keeping is a mere nerdy pastime, it can be surprising that there are so many contentious issues amongst Read More about Pod vs Sock: Do Mechanical Filters Kill Copepods?
3 Tips for Keeping Maxima Clams For a couple of decades now, tridacnid or “giant” clams (genera Tridacna and Hippopus) have been regarded as the cherries on top of any Read More about 3 Tips for Keeping Maxima Clams
Comparing the Metabolic Modes of Aquarium Organisms Few, if any, of us get “into” aquarium keeping to become marine ecologists, or become experts in metabolic processes. But it does Read More about Comparing the Metabolic Modes of Aquarium Organisms
Organizing Your Next Saltwater Aquarium Move An Aquarium move can be a difficult task to go at alone. In the course of months of operation, the “system” can incorporate more and Read More about Organizing Your Next Saltwater Aquarium Move
Liquid Carbon Dosing in the Marine Aquarium When we see the crystal-clear waters of a coral reef, some of us might think “pristine” or “pure.” A marine ecologist, however, is most Read More about Liquid Carbon Dosing in the Marine Aquarium
Do You Really Want Seahorses? No doubt about it, sea horses are really weird and cool. For sure, they make great aquarium subjects. Seahorses are fairly simple to Read More about Do You Really Want Seahorses?
Controlling Phosphate in Saltwater Aquaria To take on the responsibility of maintaining a marine aquarium is to take a crash course in water chemistry. By the time you’ve Read More about Controlling Phosphate in Saltwater Aquaria
Creating a Suitable Growing Space for Your Mangrove As of late, a few varieties of mangrove have become more available to saltwater aquarium hobbyists. With this, it will likely be a bit Read More about Creating a Suitable Growing Space for Your Mangrove
Why You Need a Quarantine Tank Most of us invest a lot into our aquarium systems. Not just financially, but also time, sweat, and dedication. The best means of Read More about Why You Need a Quarantine Tank
Power Outage Preparedness Some aspects of this hobby are often overlooked until problems actually arise. Marine aquariums require a lot of time and dedication, Read More about Power Outage Preparedness
Quarantine and Dip Treatment Method Anyone can agree that having a tank wiped out by disease is a terrible experience and having to treat a reef system for ich or marine Read More about Quarantine and Dip Treatment Method
Nitrate Management in Your Saltwater Aquarium When setting up new aquariums, most people worry about and focus on ammonia and nitrate management. Everyone knows that cycling a tank Read More about Nitrate Management in Your Saltwater Aquarium
