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Stimulating growth of coral in a reef tank requires several steps.

Stimulating Growth of Corals in a Reef Tank: A Few Tips that May Do the Trick

May 3, 2021

The beauty of having corals in a reef tank is being able to watch them work their magic. As corals change and grow, they gives your saltwater aquarium a different aura every month. To encourage this lively environment, it’s important to create a habitat that is not only healthy for fish, but also stimulates growth […]

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Options for lighting for planted aquariums include LED lights.

How to Choose the Ideal Lighting for Planted Aquariums

March 24, 2021

When it comes to lighting for planted aquariums, it’s about much more than aesthetics, and it’s about more than the fish. It’s true the warm glow can add a certain sense of serenity in the aquarium, and lighting is necessary to maintain a healthy environment for the animals.  But don’t overlook the effect that lights […]

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This is a closeup image of a thermometer in an aquarium. Several fish tank heating and cooling tips can help you control the temperature in a fish tank.

How to Control the Temperature of a Fish Tank: Heating and Cooling Tips

February 22, 2021

Keeping track of the numbers is crucial to maintaining the water quality in a fish tank, but it’s only the first step. In addition to knowing the ideal temperatures for aquariums, understanding how to control the temperature of a fish tank may help keep your livestock safer. It’s not always easy, especially here in the […]

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The calming effects of aquariums are more substantial when the fish are colorful and plentiful. This image features a tropical fish with several other species of in the background.

The Calming Effects of Aquariums

October 31, 2020

The sound of trickling water. The silence in motion. The peaceful serenity of another world. It’s not hard to recognize the calming effects of aquariums. They’re simply surreal, mesmerizing, and idyllic all at once. As if we needed proof, many researchers have found that aquariums not only have positive effects on mental health, but on […]

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Toxic corals can endanger livestock and humans. Zoanthid corals are popular for reef tanks, but they are also notorious for what’s known as palytoxin poisoning.

Toxic Corals in the Aquarium Hobby: Zoanthids and Palytoxin Poisoning

July 31, 2020

Toxic corals can endanger livestock and humans. Zoanthid corals are popular for reef tanks, but they are also notorious for what’s known as palytoxin poisoning.

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An angelfish hides among anubis, Amazon swords and a java fern in a planted tropical aquarium. Live aquarium plants beautify saltwater and freshwater fish tanks.

20 Best Live Aquarium Plants for Saltwater and Freshwater Tanks

July 11, 2020

Live aquarium plants add an element of intrigue to both saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks for numerous reasons. Here are some of the most popular live plants for fish tanks.

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