One of the most stunning marvels of the reef, the Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, is something of an idol within the reef-keeping industry. Gold and pearly white, these delicate fish flit around tanks with such poise, capturing the eye of…
Microbes found to degrade popular fish medication
A team of researchers from Northwestern University has discovered microorganisms that eat the drug Chloroquine Phosphate. An anti-malarial drug for humans, Chloroquine has also been used as an anti-parasite treatment for fish since the 1970s and is widely used by…
How to Set Up a Simple and Effective Quarantine Aquarium
Quarantine, quarantine, quarantine – this word get a lot of lip service in the saltwater aquarium hobby but too few of us really practice this important procedure, let alone undertake it properly. Even many of the fish stores we’ve visited…
Treating a Sick Marine Fish? First Do No Harm!
When a fish in our care gets sick, it’s a perfectly understandable impulse to want to throw every cure we can lay our hands on at the problem. But sometimes rushing ahead with a medication or other treatment can do…
Is It Okay to Quarantine Multiple Marine Fish at Once?
As regular Saltwater Smarts visitors are well aware, “Caribbean Chris” and I are strong proponents of quarantining all newly acquired fish for at least four weeks before introducing them to a display tank. But what about keeping two or more…
In the Marine Aquarium Hobby, “Close Enough” Just Won’t Cut It!
When it comes to achieving success with a marine aquarium, there’s a certain “X Factor” that comes into play—the hobbyist’s attention to detail. Let’s face it, some of us are pretty focused on making sure every parameter, measurement, calculation, and…
7 Guidelines for Mindful Medication of Marine Aquarium Fish
Let’s face it, when a fish in our care exhibits symptoms that might suggest disease, we want to fix the problem and we want to fix it fast. What that usually means is running to the local fish store and…
Prodibio Aquarium Cure Program treats Spots & Velvet, Bacteria & Fungi and Worms & Parasites
Prodibio, the French company that is the leader in providing pre-dosed amounts of aquarium additives has a new line of aquarium medication called the Aquarium Care Program. Aquarium owners and store operators will both love the display for the Aquarium…
