Explore the allure of Rock flower anemones (Epicystis crucifer), also referred to as rock anemones or flower anemones, cherished as one of my personal favorites in the aquarium hobby. These captivating and popular invertebrates boast vibrant colors and intriguing patterns. Discover essential care tips for rock flower anemones in your...
T5 vs LED Lighting The last few years have seen a major move away from T5 lighting toward LED lighting when it comes to preferred types of aquarium light. The belief has largely driven that shift change among hobbyists that LED lighting units are more energy-efficient and provide better quality...
A lot of customers worry about shipping livestock in the winter. We don't blame you. It's usually cold, windy, snowing, and nasty out. But don't worry! Truth is, winter is probably the easiest and safest season for shipping coral aquarium livestock. It is much easier to keep a...
You just ordered some awesome coral frags from www.SaltCritters.com. You're all excited and waiting for the UPS driver to deliver your goodies. Finally UPS shows up! Awesome! Let's get these new corals in the tank! Wooo slow down buddy! You need to acclimate your new anemones and coral frags to your tank so you...
While saltwater corals are capable of living individually, the types of coral for reef tanks tend to grow in colonies to create a colorful world of intricate beauty, just as they do in the wild. The beauty of coral reefs is due to the interesting shapes and dazzling...
Does looking at fish and other aquatic creatures lift your spirits? The ocean and its creatures have and continue to be a source of both relaxation and inspiration for many people. The Hippocampus Zosterae or dwarf seahorse is a fascinating fish and one of the smallest seahorses in the world. ...
Coral are actually living organisms that are made up of many individual animals called coral polyps. A coral frag is a piece of coral that has been separated into smaller pieces. Coral reefs provide valuable and diverse ecosystems for marine life. In fact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, coral...
Zoanthids (Zoas) and Palythoa (Palys) are interesting soft coral that are very similar in many ways. It is easy to distinguish between Zoa and Paly for coral enthusiasts. For example, the eagle eye zoanthid is very easy to identify. However, in many cases it can be difficult to differentiate between...
When many people think of aquariums, a tank with fish is what comes to mind. However, aquarists these days have the option of adding living coral with saltwater fish or enjoying a marine reef aquarium that focuses on coral rather than fish. One very popular coral often selected for these...
Dwarf Seahorses The perfect Seahorse for your desk Dwarf seahorses are a joy to watch. We watch these little guys more than anything else around here.They only require a small simple 1-5 gallon, species only, aquarium. This makes them perfect for a desktop. No need for a fancy aquarium, all...
We got in a very interesting Clam last week. So interesting that AquaNerd did a write up about it. Check it out.
Where to buy real coral? Right here: real coral at real prices! Yep you heard us! Real Coral.. We have Real pictures. No photoshopped fake saturated pictures here like we are seeing more and more on other sites. We even post two pictures of every coral. One picture is under 14K leds...
Most reefers know this and a few just refuse to listen and learn. Lighting is everything when it comes to coral color, or the color of anything really.No two lights, no two screens, and no two tanks are going to be identical.Corals will look slightly different in every tank.They look different in...
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