Beat the heat: Chillers aren’t the only option

We are in the dead of summertime. Across the United States tempatures have really lit up the thermometers. Your aquarium is most likely feeling the effects of the increasing tempatures as well. What are some ways in which that you…

Ultra Algae X is a hit with aquarists, Fauna Marin ramping up supply

Upon releasing ultra algae x to the world, we thought that is seemed like a very promising product. We mean to say of course that it was a “cure all” or “cure almost” of all your algae problems in your…

UK retailers get Fauna Marin Blue line protein skimmers 3

Some UK retailers have been receiving Fauna Marin’s blue line protein skimmers in stock these past weeks. There are 3 models in total, each with the option of either having mesh wheel or needle wheel impellers. Besides all that pricing…

Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) guide

Christmas trees worms are a popular addition to the modern home aquarium. Sadly most die with a few short months, generally from an array of problems ranging from poor water quality or malnutrition. Christmas tree worms are not for a…

Copperband Butterflyfish saltwater fish profile

The Copperband Butterflyfish known as Chelmon rostratus as the scientific name. This is one of the most popular among aquarists. Selecting a good specimen and offering it a varried diet are the keys to keeping it successfully. Size: Males and…

Current’s 20″ Nova Extreme T5 lighting for $300?

We found out that Current’s new 20″ Nova Extreme T5 lighting unit pricing should be around $300. Keep in mind that this is a little more then a Metal Halide pendant running about 150 watts, but this unit is also…

Percula Clownfish saltwater fish profile

The Percula Clownfish known as Amphiporion percula as the scientific name. The Percula Clownfish comes from Australia, New Guinea, and Melanesia to the east towards the Solomon islands. This is very similar to Amphipron ocellaris, the percula generally has more…

Red Blotched Perchlet saltwater fish profile

The Red Blotched Perchlet known as Plectranthias inermis as the scientific name. The Red Blotched perchlet comes from Indonesia and the Phillippines, if you happen to live on the UK, most of those specimens originate from Balinese waters. This is…

Scribbled Angelfish saltwater fish profile

The Scribble angelfish known as chaetodontoplus duboulayi as the scientific name. Most of theses fish are exported though Australia and therefore shipped very quickly. Because of this we get vibrant imports, however because of this these are expensive fish to…

Pink skunk anemonefish clownfish saltwater fish profile

The pink skunk clownfish known as amphiprion perideraion as the scientific name. The pink skunk clownfish has the dorsal band but can be distinguished by a vertical band across the gill cover. You can buy tank raised individuals but most…