I’m sure most of us have had a battle with dinoflagellates at least once or twice in our lives.. Each time it makes you stressed because you don’t want it to affect your corals. Everyone always says to keep your nutrients elevated, which I believe is true you should but it seems to make it…
What are Copepods? Copepods are a type of small crustacean found in marine and freshwater environments around the world. They are among the most abundant animals on the planet and play an important role in aquatic ecosystems. There are approximately 12,000 identified species of copepods. The most common copepod species that are cultured in the…
Why should you phytoplankton? Phytoplankton is a critical key component in any reef aquarium. It’s at the bottom of the food chain which feeds copepods, corals, clams, and another microfauna. If you have not tried some in your tank, it’s time to grow phytoplankton yourself. Items you will need to grow phytoplankton Directions to grow…
Dinoflagellates have caused many people to shut down their tanks due to not knowing how to properly beat them. In this article we will go over identifying which species you have and how to beat them. As long as you stay vigilant and on top of the treatment you can beat dinos in no time…
Featured image credit: www.qualitymarine.com Most all Peppermint shrimp in the aquarium trade are currently wild-caught. To reduce the impact we can help out by breeding our own shrimp in captivity. They are highly sought after for their aiptasia control by reefers and can bring in a pretty penny to help fund your hobby. I guarantee…
Here is our top 12 picks for SPS Corals you can give as a gift on Valentines Day this year. The prices are very affordable and you are ordering from a company you can trust, Unique Corals. Who said Valentines Day has to only be limited to chocolate, flowers and those chalky heart candies? Show…
Hair algae is one of those things where it is very easy to get rid of, like aiptasia, once you understand what makes it grow. After you control them, you will become a pro at controlling hair algae in no time. What causes hair algae The three main things you need to control to get rid…
Aiptasia is a pest that plagues every single beginner reefer just like hair algae. At first you don’t know what it is and think its a cool hitchhiker coral. But then, after a simple post to facebook or forum, you realize you are dealing with your first pest. Don’t panic! There are many routes you…
About the fish room My saltwater fish room has been an ever-evolving work in progress since around December 2020. This is when I moved into my new house. At the time I only had the 40-gallon cube that you see in the back corner and a 14-gallon Innovative Marine Peninsula-style tank. I was heavily into…