When people think of marine aquariums they often envision a huge tank full of big rocks and corals, which seems very difficult to maintain and expensive to set up. However, there is much more variety to saltwater aquariums than that, and you shouldn’t discard the idea of a marine tank just because you don’t see […]
How To Raise pH on a Reef Tank Safely
What Is The Best pH for Reef Tanks In order to understand what is the best pH for a reef tank, we’ll need to look a bit into how coral grows, as that process is heavily influenced by the pH and hardness of the water. A coral reef in nature is a colony of polyps, […]
Algae Control On Marine Aquariums
Saltwater algae control is quite a tricky issue that can become a big deal if left unattended. Unchecked algae will spread in no time, harming your water quality and the living conditions of your marine fish. However, getting algae control on marine aquariums right is not so difficult provided you understand why your fish tank […]
Should A Novice Start A Saltwater Aquarium?
For somebody new to the hobby, the visual appeal of a marine aquarium with brightly coloured fish and interestingly shaped corals may be powerfully attractive. However, the costs associated with keeping a marine aquarium, particularly a reef one, make even basic mistakes a costly issue. While some experts defend that a well managed marine aquarium […]