The best words I have to describe a coral reef is a “lush wasteland.” By this I mean many extremely different types of life inhabit a coral reef, yet it is incredibly nutrient poor. Reefs rely on powerful…
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Indian Ocean sailfin tang, Zebrasoma desjardinii
This species comes from the Red Sea and Indian Ocean; along with its close relative Zebrasoma veliferum from the Pacific, it is the largest Zebrasoma tang, potentially growing to 40 cm/16″. If you want to keep one you need a…
When New Arrivals Don’t Eat
Often a new arrival will not eat within the first 48 hours of receipt. Normally, your fish will resume eating when it has adjusted to its new surroundings and is once again comfortable. But occasionally you will come across a…
Top 10 Most Common Mistakes Made by Saltwater Aquarists
Interested in making the plunge to saltwater? I encourage you to read this article by Stan & Debbie Hauter. They offer some excellent tips to get started in keeping saltwater aquariums.
