The Salty Side

Freshwater vs saltwater ... I'm sure, like myself, that there are many of you out there who have started off with freshwater tanks and are now thinking of owning a reef aquarium.  This article will discuss the main differences between ...

From the outset of this article it is important to point out that running a saltwater aquarium with no water changes is borne out of necessity. It is simply the need to meet the demands of your tank while minimising ...

So, what do mandarin fish eat?  And what exactly make them so tricky to keep, especially for beginners?  These stunning bottom-dwellers live in coral reefs where there is plenty of live rock and therefore plenty of food for them to eat.  Unfortunately it's not that easy to ...

I had wondered for a while about the efficiency of organic carbon dosing for the control of nutrients, so decided to try my hand at Vodka dosing. Why use vodka dosing to lower nitrates? Can vodka dosing go wrong? Conclusion ...

A reefer can not underestimate the importance of saltwater aquarium heating to coral, fish and invertebrates. All reef inhabitants originate from warmer seas and in order to accommodate them we have to ensure their needs are met accordingly. Unfortunately, heaters ...

Return pumps are integral to any marine system. They help to move water from the sump or rear filter chamber, back into the display. Your sump or rear filtration plays a huge role in the ultimate success of your tank ...