Fats, Phytoplankton and Aquarium Animal Health We are often (and should be) concerned about how much food some of our more finicky or delicate aquarium animals are eating—or if they Read More about Fats, Phytoplankton and Aquarium Animal Health
At the Top of the Bottom: Harpacticoid Copepods and Aquarium Substrates There are quite a few options out there for marine aquarium substrate. From rubble to mud, aquarists have tried all of them. Many have Read More about At the Top of the Bottom: Harpacticoid Copepods and Aquarium Substrates
A Closer Look at the Harpacticoid Copepod Tisbe Biminiensis There are many different reasons to add copepods to one’s marine aquarium system. Each copepod species has its own set of attributes Read More about A Closer Look at the Harpacticoid Copepod Tisbe Biminiensis
Carnation Corals in the Home Aquarium: A New Hope of Success? Advancements in the reef aquarium hobby have been developing at a dizzying pace. As our understanding of coral reef biota (and how to Read More about Carnation Corals in the Home Aquarium: A New Hope of Success?
Keeping and Feeding the Mandarin Fishes Mandarins are undoubtedly among the most popular of all marine aquarium fishes. Conspicuous for their small size, they have an Read More about Keeping and Feeding the Mandarin Fishes
A Closer Look at the Harpacticoid Copepod Tigriopus californicus The supralittoral zone—the area comprising the uppermost reaches of the intertidal zone—is not a particularly easy place for marine Read More about A Closer Look at the Harpacticoid Copepod Tigriopus californicus
Eliminating Nuisance Dinoflagellates with Ocean Magik Live Phytoplankton Eliminating harmful and ugly dinoflagellates remains one of the most common—and challenging—tasks for the marine aquarist. Not only can Read More about Eliminating Nuisance Dinoflagellates with Ocean Magik Live Phytoplankton
Going Green: Installing and Operating a Planted Refugium Many aquarists strive to build and maintain aquarium systems that replicate, as faithfully as possible, the natural environments Read More about Going Green: Installing and Operating a Planted Refugium
Choosing the Right Live Phytoplankton Reef Tank Blends Many common reef aquarium animals are filter-feeding phytoplanktivores. In other words, they eat tiny (usually single-celled) algae Read More about Choosing the Right Live Phytoplankton Reef Tank Blends
A Primer on the Different Characteristics and Uses of the Major Copepod Groups Put simply, copepods are everywhere, and there are all kinds of them. We’re talking about somewhere from seven or eight thousand Read More about A Primer on the Different Characteristics and Uses of the Major Copepod Groups
A Closer Look at the Cyclopoid Copepod Apocyclops Panamensis Marine aquarium hobbyists are increasingly coming to understand what professional aquaculturists have known for decades— copepods are a Read More about A Closer Look at the Cyclopoid Copepod Apocyclops Panamensis
The Mighty Copepod When thinking about crustaceans many creatures come to mind like shrimp or lobster. And while your mind may be wandering toward an all Read More about The Mighty Copepod
About Marine Phytoplankton: Live Marine Fish Food Buying marine phytoplankton, also known as microalgae, is one of the best decisions you can make for the organisms in your saltwater Read More about About Marine Phytoplankton: Live Marine Fish Food
