Spotted a tiny, starfish-like creature seeming to “walk” across your tank using a multitude of long, spindly and seemingly hairy arms? Or maybe you’ve noticed said spindly arms sticking out of your live rock? Fear not. It’s not an alien, just a micro brittle starfish! Micro brittle stars can hitchhike their way into your aquarium … Read more
Even for the folks who (unlike us) are not madly into fishkeeping, ‘angelfish’ is a familiar word. There are 7 genera and arout 85 species of marine angelfish out there, each one more beautifully colored and spectacular to look at than the next. If an angel doesn’t draw your eye to an aquarium, we really … Read more
Setting up an aquarium? It will need a filter, and that filter requires different types of aquarium filter media inside to be able to do its job. In most systems these are included, but it’s important to know which is which and what they actually do! Below, let’s have a look at the three all-important … Read more
If you’re setting up a new aquarium and looking for the right fish to stock it with, you’ll almost inevitably stumble upon the scientific family Labridae: the wrasses. There are over 600 species of wrasse out there, and a fair few of them are popular in the aquarium trade. It’s not hard to see why: … Read more
Did you know that almost all types of aquariums require a filter in order to become a thriving mini ecosystem? Not only does the filter remove floating particles to make the water look nice and clean, but it also contains a large amount of the beneficial bacteria that make the all-important nitrogen cycle possible. A … Read more
If you’re just starting out in the world of marine fishkeeping, the choice in fish can be pretty overwhelming. There are so many beautiful species out there, but many are difficult to keep if you’re not experienced in the hobby. Which to pick? May we introduce the Melanurus wrasse? A great starter wrasse, this species … Read more
Looking for a saltwater fish that’s colorful, easy to keep, reef safe, inexpensive, and suitable for a smaller tank? There’s a reason the six line wrasse, scientifically known as Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, is one of the most popular saltwater aquarium fish. Keep reading for everything you need to know about six line wrasse care and how … Read more
If you’re at all familiar with the world of marine fishkeeping, the royal gramma (Gramma loreto) will be no stranger to you. This cheerful purple and yellow species is ubiquitous in the aquarium hobby, and for good reason: royal grammas are small, peaceful, and easy to keep. Keep reading to find out everything you need … Read more
Hey, reef keeper! If you’re reading this, you probably woke up one morning to find an uninvited mini starfish in your tank (or maybe two, or even ten). We all know the drill: various creatures can hitchhike their way into our tanks on live rock or coral. Some are welcome additions, others can wreak havoc. … Read more
Woke up to find your reef tank overrun with small, brownish to translucent anemones? You’re not the first: it has happened, or will happen, to almost every aquarist at some point. That’s why today in FantaSEA’s Friend or Foe series, we’re discussing Aiptasia anemones and what to do about them. Are these anemones bad? Should … Read more
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