Why is my Saltwater Tank Cloudy Suddenly? A cloudy saltwater tank is a common occurrence in new setups, where the water turns milky or opaque. This makes it difficult to see the fish, or anything in your tank, and can
Cable Management Ideas for a Saltwater Tank When we set up reef aquariums, we often pride ourselves on the aesthetics of the display. The cabinet often looks sleek and modern; the lights look stylish and unobtrusive. The live rock is
How to Use ROWAphos in a Saltwater Tank ROWAphos is one of those products I wish I did not have to use, but it works so well that most reefers end up using it, or trying it at least. It
What is GFO in a saltwater aquarium? There is one constant in keeping a saltwater aquarium, the prevalence of phosphates. There are a few ways of lowering phosphate to more desirable levels, with GFO being one of them. GFO (Granular
How to Control Phosphate in a Saltwater Tank Phosphorous is present is every reef aquarium. From the moment you cycle your tank, your relationship with phosphate will develop over the years. Learning to control it from the beginning will reap
How to Get Rid of Red Slime Cyanobacteria in a Reef Tank Photo provided by R. Munden Cyanobacteria or ‘red slime’ is one of those unwanted occurrences that is most likely to affect maturing saltwater tanks, or tanks that are
How To Get Rid Of Aiptasia In a Saltwater Aquarium Of the many hitchhikers that find their way into our reef tanks, Aiptasia tend to be one of the more annoying. You may have inadvertently introduced it on live rock,
How To Get Rid Of Asterina Starfish In a Saltwater Aquarium Saltwater hitchhikers come in all shapes and forms, and the Asterina starfish is no exception. It will often be spotted as an individual starfish making its way up the
White Spot on Saltwater Fish White spot on saltwater fish, the catchy name attributed to the appearance of small white spots that look like salt grains on a fish, and the nemesis of the marine hobbyist. Also known as marine
UV Sterilizer in a Saltwater Aquarium – Are They Worth It? The decision to add a UV sterilizer in a saltwater aquarium is usually determined by a sudden need for one. You may have inadvertently introduced Cryptocaryon irritans (white spot),