Shark pregnancy baffles aquarium

Veterinarian Bob George sliced open the dead shark and saw the outline of a fish. No surprise there, since sharks digest their food slowly. Then George realized he wasn’t looking at the stomach of the blacktip reef shark, but at…

Buying an Aquarium a how to guide

Always buy the biggest set-up you can afford. The term set-up, and not tank is mentioned because a large tank will need a large filter, large heater and adequate lighting, so make sure that you can afford not only the…

Andy can’t seem to get happy with his aquascaping…until now.

Andy over at Elder Reef can’t seem to get his aquascaping right, or at least he thinks so. Aquascaping is by far one of the most challenging things in running a saltwater aquarium. We all want that perfect look, and…

The Wholesale World of Tropical Fish and the Dedicated Folks Who Bring Them to You

If you love tropical fish, then finding quality livestock for your aquarium is important. Most pet stores buy their fish from wholesalers, who get their fish and other animals from fish farms around the world. The world of a wholesale…

First manta ray born in captivity in Japan aquarium

A Japanese aquarium is celebrating a special new arrival this week – a giant manta ray keepers say is the world’s first ever born in captivity. Video footage shows the 1.9 meter (6 ft) baby being squeezed out of her…

Pure Goodness: Giesemann Infiniti 2x150W HQI + 4x54W T5 Light Fixture

The INFINITI is the next big leap forward in the evolution of aquarium lighting—a completely new generation of pendant lighting which offers you all the latest innovations in lighting technology.

Clean Up Crew: The Short Version by Ronald Shimek, Ph. D.

If an aquarist desires to have a captive reef in their aquarium, it is essential that they try to include all levels of a normal ecosystem. Our little reefs are really small artificial ecosystems and to avoid problems, all the…

Cycling (Curing) Live Rock for saltwater aquariums

A lot has been written about reef aquariums and their cycling process, starting with “cured” live rock, how much live rock to purchase because it is needed in the tank, and what kind you should get. These methods certainly work…

HGTV is looking for amazing saltwater aquariums

HGTV’s television program “Man Land” is looking for “ultimate aquarium rooms” to showcase on one of their upcoming episodes. If you think your tank is “an awesome reef” tank, contact: Ronda Berkeley at LMNO Productions via this phone number: 818-382-4312

Bristle Worm Removal from Saltwater Aquariums

Bristle worms can be, and usually, are a real problem for reef hobbyists. Indeed, they create havoc in the aquarium, especially when they grow to larger sizes. Bristle worms grow quickly! Real quickly! They feed on anything they can find…