Stan & Debbie's Saltwater Aquariums Blog

No fluff, no jargon, no esoteric reasons why Green Hair Algae exists. Just bare bones step-by-step procedure on how to get rid of it and keep it away. Forums: ... Read More

Some aquarists are unaware of the many benefits of adding a sump to their systems. Here is a description of what a sump is, how it is used, the many ... Read More

Before you drop a week's pay on a new critter for your tank, knowing that it will "just get along" with its new tank mates is crucial. Whether choosing a ... Read More

Saltwater aquarium technology has come a long ways in the last few years. Plug N' Play nano tanks and cubes from 2 to 34 gallons, complete with built in filtration ... Read More

Unforeseen aquarium emergencies can occur at any time. If you do not have a basic Aquarium First-Aid kit on hand, a small problem can quickly turn into a costly disaster. ... Read More

Are you curious about What brand of Sea Salt Mix other people use? How about What Kind of Biological Filtration is most popular? Do you use a protein skimmer? Other ... Read More

Corals are stimulated to expand their polyps to feed by a number of influences. Temperature, the time of the day, oxygen content of the water, water movement, the presence of ... Read More

Here's an inexpensive, quick and simple method of adding reef type fluorescent lighting to a new or existing tank. You will need to have a few very basic electrical skills, ... Read More

When it comes to answering the age old question of which sea salt mix is best to buy for making up saltwater aquarium or reef tank system water, we cannot ... Read More

Flash View these outstanding Top Clownfish Photos, submitted to About Saltwater Aquariums for display in the Gallery, on fish photo pages and for entry in About Saltwater Aquariums Fish Photo ... Read More

Getting ready to buy lights for your new tank or thinking about upgrading to reef tank quality lighting? If you understand the basics of wattage, CRI and Kelvin Ratings, ... Read More

Thinking about buying a host anemone for your Clownfish, but don't know which anemone will work for your Clown? The Relationship and Species Identification cross-reference chart can help with choosing ... Read More

Exactly how do you tell these two Clownfish species apart? Most people can't tell the difference between them, but if you know which three characteristics to look for, it's actually ... Read More

Some aquarists love them as pets and others consider them nothing but pests. Some of them are very beautiful, but they all have "jaws of steel", able to inflict ... Read More

There aren't too many aquariums which have not experienced cloudy water at one time or another. Depending on the cause of the cloudy water, the problem can be either very ... Read More

You have probably heard it said many times that bio balls are "nitrate factories" or that someone's bio balls have "gone bad". Bio balls are a great ... Read More

Wet/dry trickle filters have been a popular choice in biological filtration for a very long time in the saltwater aquarium hobby. However, as the technology in aquarium keeping has advanced ... Read More

Thinking about starting a Micro, Mini, or Nano reef tank? Flash view the Top 10 1-15 Gallon Reef Tank Photos displayed on About Saltwater Aquariums to see what other aquarists ... Read More

Berlin filters have been used for years in reef tank systems. This filtration system is most popular with reef tank purists, but its simplicity and low cost makes it a ... Read More

To help you get started with your new tank, here is a checklist of parts, components and supplies that are needed for a basic saltwater aquarium set up, as well ... Read More

Your tank has cycled (maybe for years) and you start seeing spiking ammonia in your tests. You check your nitrites and find that the reading is above zero. ... Read More

This Free Email course makes setting up an aquarium easy. You won't have to waste time surfing the net for information. All the links you will need for information are ... Read More

Now that your new saltwater aquarium has reached the end of the nitrogen cycling process and completed its task of establishing the beginning of your tank's biological filter base, what ... Read More

If you are considering adding a protein skimmer to your tank, you will find this article by Don Carner well worth reading. Not sure which style skimmer to buy? Don ... Read More

The Dragon Eel is one of the rarest and most sought after eels in the world. Due to this eel's aggressive and predatory nature it is often difficult to keep ... Read More

Progressing from a FO or FOWLR to a reef tank isn't as complicated or difficult as it may seem. Doing the preparation before you introduce corals to your tank will ... Read More

Everyone knows saltwater aquariums and all of their components require maintenance in order to run properly and avoid problems, but what exactly should you do and how often should you ... Read More

The very best food you can give your tank critters is exactly what they ate in the wild. The Food Groups of Marine Fishes Table shows you what they ate ... Read More

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Smaller is not always easier, or better. Before you decide to put together a small saltwater system, or buy a mini-aquarium kit, here are important keys to success you should ... Read More

Looking for something to keep your Deep Sand Bed stirred up or just some critters which will do a great job of keeping your sand substrate free of uneaten food ... Read More

Getting tired of that old hood or canopy on your tank? Maybe you want to upgrade your lighting, but don't want to spend a lot of money. You ... Read More

In the wild, coral reefs are in a constant slow motion turf war. Corals battle other corals for reef surface area to survive. Fish, corals and other invertebrates are all ... Read More