Got gas?… Exchange?
Find out how improving gas exchange can improve the health of your fish. Does your fish seem less colorful than they should be? Do they look a little lazy? Or, are not growing as fast they should even though your water parameters test fine? One common oversight is the lack of gas exchange. A fish needs a […]
Got Sick Fish? Here are some cures for the common cold.
common freshwater fish diseases such as ich, velvet, fungus, tail rot, fin rot and popeye, hole-in-the-head and the best treatments to cure them. Ruby reef medication and Seachem medications. The Common Cold – Freshwater Edition These days when we get a cold that turns ugly because of a challenged immune system, we head to the […]
Poopy water blues? Maybe it’s time for a protein skimmer.
Find out how a protein skimmer can make your aquarium healthier and your fish & corals happier! A canister filter, hang-on filter or filter socks in a sump work great for trapping detritus. However, the detritus will stay in your system and continue to break down. The removal the detritus from the system does not occur until you clean your filter or […]
New fish from the store always getting sick? Learn to acclimate like a PRO!
Learn how to properly acclimate your fish and reduce their stress of being in a new environment. Also, tips for buying a new fish. Going from one environment to another is stressful. Being in a tiny little bag and bouncing around in a car during the transition makes the move even worse. So, what can […]
What Filtration do I need for my SaltWater Aquarium?
Understanding biological, chemical and mechanical filtration. What they are and why you need them for your saltwater fish-only and reef aquarium. So, you have decided to start a saltwater aquarium. You know that you need a filtration system, but what do you need? What exactly does a filtration system do? There are lots of filtration options […]
A Wavemaker for Every Budget
Every aquarium needs waterflow. For reef aquariums, having wavemakers is especially important for your fish and corals healths. Find out the best wavemakers for every budget! From Hydor Koralias, IceCap & MaxSpect Gyres to EcoTech Vortchs, ready how they can benefit your tank! If you have a reef tank, you need waves! Having sufficient water circulation […]
What to look for in a Protein Skimmer? Let us show you!
What features to look for in a protein skimmer: needlewheel, bubble plate, wineglass body, etc… we will show you what make one skimmer better than another. You have probably heard that a protein skimmer is the heart of a saltwater aquarium’s filtration system and thought to yourself that you should probably have one. With so many brands […]
A Special Food Recipe for Healthier and Happier Fish!
A aquarium food recipe with Seachem medication and nutrition-boosting supplements to help keep newly added fish from becoming sick. Help to avoid infections like ick, velvet, fungus and more! Also a great treatment for an established aquarium when you see stress starting to develop. This ‘special’ recipe works WONDERS for feeding newly introduced fish and […]
How to lower nitrates in a saltwater reef or fish-only aquarium!
We will show you how you can reduce nitrates and control your nitrate levels to keep you fish and corals healthier! Protein skimmers, denitrators, organic removers: we will explain to you what they do and how you can use them in your aquarium to combat nitrates! I am the type that loves to overfeed my […]
Easiest way to more colorful, faster growing and healthier corals!
Red Sea’s Foundation, Energy and Colors supplements are one of the easiest programs to follow in achieving colorful/healthy corals. If you are looking to bring out the best coloration and the maintain super-healthy corals, you definitely want to give them a try. I am sure we have all looked at reef aquariums online or at […]