As mentioned in our post about clownfish habitat, there isn’t just one type of clownfish out there. In fact, there are actually quite a few different species! The two most popular are probably Amphiprion ocellaris and Amphiprion percula, the ocellaris and percula clownfish. But… how do you know which one you’re dealing with? Let’s go … Read more
If you’ve been following the FantaSEA blog for a while, you’ll know that there are plenty of critters out there that can show up in your aquarium uninvited. That’s why we’ve got the Aquarium Friend or Foe section! Today’s creature feature: spirorbid worms. Are they useful guests or unwanted pests? Keep reading for everything you … Read more
If you’re an avid marine fishkeeper, you’ll know that live rock can contain a wide range of critters that might show their face over time. Some of these hitchhikers are considered unwanted visitors, while others are seen as neutral or even beneficial to your aquatic ecosystem. We get calls all the time asking about uninvited … Read more
Now this is a spectacular fish if there ever was one! We’d like to introduce you to Gymnomuraena zebra, better known as the zebra moray eel or just zebra eel. This striped species is one of the most popular eels in the aquarium hobby, but you should definitely gain some experience before you consider keeping … Read more
Interested in keeping a moray eel? We get it! There aren’t many fish around that are cooler than these serpentine predators. And that especially applies if they’re bright yellow like the banana eel, a selectively bred color morph of Gymnothorax miliaris morays. But don’t forget: banana eels aren’t for every aquarium, nor every aquarist. Keep … Read more
If you’ve been following our blog posts, for a while, you’ll know that there are all sorts of strange critters that might show up in your aquarium. Some, like spaghetti worms and peanut worms, are unsightly but not harmful. Others, like those on the list of unwanted aquarium hitchhikers, are another story! Today we’re discussing … Read more
Favia is a genus of corals also referred to as brain coral. It’s a pretty popular category of corals in the aquarium hobby, and for good reason: whether you’re a beginner looking for a hardy first coral or a more experienced reef keeper, this is a very attractive choice. Let’s go into Favia coral care … Read more
If you’ve ever seen Finding Nemo, or the tanks full of colorful clownfish at the local pet store, you might have asked yourself: where does a clownfish live? In the wild, we mean, when it’s not in a glass rectangle in our living room. After all, knowing a bit about a fish species’ wild habitat … Read more
Looking for a fun addition to your reef, or even a species that you can center a nano aquarium around? We’re delighted to introduce you to the tailspot blenny! This colorful, perpetually confused-looking bottom dweller might be the perfect species for your fish marine tank. Keep reading for everything you need to know about tailspot … Read more
Before you add any fish to your aquarium, it’s important to consider the diet of the species you’re interested in. After all, some fish don’t eat as readily as others or have more complicated diets, making them unsuitable for beginners. Luckily this is not the case with clownfish! So what does a clownfish eat? Let’s … Read more
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