Saltwater Fish

Lemonpeel angelfish or Centropyge flavissima belong to the family Pomacanthidae. This fish is indigenous to the Indo-Pacific with populations existing all the way to Easter Island. Their presence has recently been reported around the reef system near He'eia Pier in Kaneohe Bay in Oahu, Hawaii although they are not endemic to those waters. Their presence is thought to be from an aquarium trade related release into virgin territory. This species most frequently inhabits shallow lagoons and exposed seaward reefs in lower surge zones at depths of up to 180 feet. These dwarf angels are real eye catchers in a home aquarium. Their bodies are solid chrome yellow as opposed to the intricate patterning found...

If you have angelfish, or think about keeping them, I just want to tell you about th ethings you'll need to check on a daily basis. You see, keeping your angelfish tank clean and disease free is extremely important in keeping healthy, happy and long living angelfish. And if you want to breed angelfish, this is vital. So what's the easiest way of keeping your tank clean? Well, the secret in keeping a clean angelfish tank is this. You need to get yourself into a routine. And by doing that, you will ensure your angelfish stay healthy and happy. So keeping angelfish should be a way of life. Make it part of your life, and your angelfish will thrive. Therefore, set aside a certain day and time each week...

Emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, are members of the family Pomacanthidae. The family Pomacanthidae encompasses all marine angelfish. There are seven cataloged genera and 86 species collectively referred to as angelfish. None of these species are freshwater fish. Angelfish populate the shallow water reef formations in the tropical regions of the ocean. The emperor is indigenous to both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Its habitat ranges from the Red Sea all the way to the shores of Hawaii and from Japan south to the Great Barrier Reef. The Emperor is named for it regal color palette consisting of an electric, royal blue and bright yellow. The coloration of this species is distinctively...

The Queen angelfish (Holacanthus Ciliaris) is one of three very popular "large" angelfish in the marine aquarium hobby today. The other two being the Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus Imperator) and the French Angelfish (Pomacanthus Paru). It reigns as the most popular angelfish in the genus holacanthus. They are a member of the family Pomacanthidae and are one of the largest angelfish among its cousins. The queen angelfish is commonly found throughout the Carribbean sea, Florida, Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico. It is closely related to the Blue Angelfish (Holacanthus Bermudensis) and to the untrained eye they look completely alike. These two angelfish have been known to interbreed in the wild. Their...

Aquariums provide a number of great benefits. They are beautiful additions to the home, for example. Watching the gentle movements of the fish can also help reduce stress levels in humans. Before you begin putting together your own dream aquarium, there are a few points you should consider first. Freshwater or Tropical? The biggest decision you need to make is whether your aquarium will contain fresh water or tropical fish. Obviously, the two can't be blended together. If you're not sure which you prefer, here are some factors to help you make that decision: * Experience - If you are new to aquariums, then go with a fresh water tank. Tropical fish are more difficult to maintain, even for people with...

Not many problems are worse to have in a saltwater aquarium than a hair algae outbreak. Once it gets a foothold in your tank, it can be a real bear to get rid of. If not handled properly it can go on for months and can lead to other problems such as loss of valuable corals. Here I will lead you to both the prevention and the cure. SURVIVAL TIPS: 1. Get a bigger cleanup crew - You are going to need help, so spend the money and stock your tank with plenty of worker invertebrates such as algae eating snails, emerald crabs, hermit crabs, and urchins. Having the proper population of these hard working invertebrates can help prevent a hair algae outbreak in the first place. Given that they are relatively...

A salt water aquarium first aid kit is an essential piece of equipment to have when you are setting up a salt water aquarium tank in your home. This will ensure that you are readily able to cope with any emergencies should they occur to the tank you have in your home. This kit will help if you suddenly find yourself in a situation where you need to only partially, or completely have to replace the water currently in the tank. Also you will be prepared to deal with a situation where one or several of your fish have suddenly fallen ill. What Should Your Salt Water Aquarium First Aid Kit Comprise? The first thing you need to purchase for your salt water aquarium first aid kit is a quarantine tank...

Many new saltwater aquarium keepers have had red slime algae appear in their once pristine tanks. And once it appears this algae can literally make a tank look terrible which is why so many marine aquarium keepers wonder how to get red of red slime algae in a reef aquarium? What Is This Red Stuff Anyway Red slime algae is a naturally occurring growth that is actually a cyanobacteria and not an algae. It is common in nature and in saltwater tanks. While it can and does appear in older tanks it is more prevalent in newer marine systems that are under six months old. What Makes It Appear This red goo is the result of to many nutrients like nitrate and phosphate in the aquarium water from uneaten fish...

All saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks evaporate water, that s a fact. However in a saltwater aquarium the water that evaporates out will cause the salt levels in the tank to rise. Holding the salt levels consistent in your marine aquarium is an important part to keeping healthy vibrant fish. With this in mind it is nice to know how much evaporation from a saltwater tank will occur on a regular basis. Unfortunately it is hard to predict the evaporation rate of any tank on a consistent basis. Many times in drier times of the year your tank will lose more water faster. This happens in the winter months where your evaporation rate can sometime double. In the summer months evaporation happens slowly...

Saltwater aquarium bubble algae is a very common problem especially for people who set up their saltwater tanks with live rock. Below you will find a brief overview of the causes of this algae and how to reduce it in your aquarium. What Causes Bubble Algae Like any algae bubble algae tends to thrive when there is an abundance of nutrients in the water. Nutrients like nitrate and phosphate are the direct by products of fish waste and uneaten fish food. With this in mind maintaining proper stocking levels in your tank and not over feeding can help reduce these nutrients. Having adequately sized filters that are maintained properly will also go along way to helping you reduce saltwater aquarium bubble...

Aquarium tanks are your fish's home and lots of thought should be placed on how they are maintained. Here are some tips to think about and some of the basics that you will need to keep those fish happy, healthy and most importantly alive for a long time. The first and most important tip of all is realize that aquarium maintenance is not something to be taken lightly. An aquarium is an eco system and since this aquatic eco system is closed there is only so much Mother Nature can do to maintain it. You must take all of the responsibility for this and that takes time. Make sure that before you decide to set up a tank in your home, you are prepared for all of the responsibility. Now the first part of...

With custom salt water aquariums you can create a beautiful environment in your home or business. Aquarium design professionals work in collaboration with architects and decorators to integrate the visual aspects of your custom design tank as well as minimize the effect the life-support system will have on your decor. Given below are two of the aquatic environments that can be created in salt water aquariums. Artificial Reef This is a sculpted environment similar in appearance to a natural formation beneath the sea. The aquarium design professional create this reef specifically for your aquarium. You can decide what size, color and type of corals you want to see attached to the reef. Artificial...

Nothing is more fun to the owner of a saltwater aquarium than picking out a new fish (or several) for their saltwater aquarium and then getting it home to add it to their tank. It is so fun and exciting and is probably one of the most enjoyable aspects of the saltwater aquarium hobby. But unfortunately, nothing is more frustrating than going through the whole process of getting that new fish home and adding to the tank, only to have it die within a week, or worse, a disease outbreak occurs and all your fish get sick. The good news, is that most of the time, these losses are avoidable. And I am about to show you how. Mistake #1 - Adding one fish at a time - When adding new fish to your saltwater...

Saltwater fish tanks will almost always be less dense than their freshwater counterparts because saltwater species tend to be larger and sensitive to space constraints. Most saltwater fish are caught from their natural habitats in the wild, the ones that are tank bred are going to be easier to care for. Wild fish tend to be more stressed because they are being introduced into a new, different environment. New fish will have a hard time eating. It is good practice to purchase your fish from reputable sources to make sure you are getting high quality specimens that have been treated correctly. The simplest form of the saltwater aquarium is the fish-only tank. There are two different types of fish...

Controlling nuisance algae in saltwater aquariums is a common issue for aquarists, beginner and experienced alike. To properly control algae, aquarium owners must consider the specific factors that are unique to their aquarium. That being said, one of the most common ways to control algae is to reduce phosphates in your system. Before you look at phosphate reduction If you are serious about battling algae growth, you should consider getting some other common factors under control as well, such as: - Attempt to reduce nitrate and ammonia levels in your aquarium further than you currently do - Don't run your aquarium light excessively - Clean excessive waste from your aquarium and filtration system...

Okay, so you have already planted live aquatic plants for your aquarium, and you are now gazing at a visually complete representation of an underwater ecosystem right at your very home. But there seems to be something missing... How am I supposed to keep this plant afterwards, then? Proper freshwater aquarium plant maintenance is very important, if you don't want to destroy that delicate ecosystem balance. Photosynthesis is Equally Important for Aquatic Plants This is not to say that you drag your aquarium out of your house and let it bake under the heat of the sun. Aquatic plants can survive even with the use of artificial lighting, but knowing how to apply artificial lighting can be another thing...

If you're thinking of getting into the fish keeping hobby, the first question that will probably crop up is whether you should get a salt or fresh water tank. Many people have the misconception that both types of tanks are just similar and it doesn't really matter which you choose. There is actually a lot of difference between the two in terms of cost, upkeep and the knowledge needed for their successful maintenance. Salt water tanks are a lot more attractive than its fresh water counterpart, but they can be very expensive and hard to maintain. Tropical salt water fish come in very beautiful colors and so do the corals and rocks you can grow in your fish tank. The downside of these tanks is that...

Should you go fresh or saltwater? When you decide to invest in an aquarium for the first time, the decision could be quite a challenge. Knowing the difference between the two with respect to cost, maintenance, etc., could make it easier to decide. Setting up a freshwater aquarium is cheaper and maintenance is easier than a saltwater aquarium. However, the magnificent sight when you look at the wonderful undersea life forms in your tank makes the extra cost of a saltwater aquarium worth it. Freshwater fish are overall more adaptable than marine fish. While fresh water fish adjust easily to changes in the aquarium, marine fish need their environment just right. Temperature, nitrate, salinity...

Reef aquarium enthusiasts seek bulk aquarium supplies continually. They require goods such as fish food, protein skimmers and even chemical calcium and magnesium in a constantly ready supply. These all contribute to keeping reef coral and fish healthy and thriving. Every little detail must be taken into consideration with a reef aquarium. Water must be kept at an average pH acidity of 8.0 to 8.5, and water temperatures at about 72 - 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The magnesium and strontium levels of the water also have to be monitored - any amount outside the range of 8 to 14 parts per million (ppm) is harmful for these creatures. These are some of the concerns that must come into play. Great care is...

The elements contained in saltwater are essential to the health of your fish. As an aquarium runs through its cycles, however, essential minerals and nutrients tend to become depleted and need to be refilled through a water change or special aquarium supplements. Not everyone needs to add supplements to their aquarium - it really depends on the situation. If you keep up with water changes and maintenance, and only keep fish, supplementation may not be necessary. This is because with each water change essential elements are automatically replenished. Coral reef tanks require supplements to keep the amount of calcium at a high enough level. If you determine that your saltwater aquarium needs...

There is a common rule of thumb among aquarium stores that salt water tanks are more difficult to maintain than fresh water tanks. However, this is not necessarily true. Jellyfish tanks are easier to maintain than many fresh water tanks because jellyfish have such a low metabolism. People think salt water tanks are difficult to maintain because they give you the option to keep some very advanced, exotic species. However, having a salt in your tank does not mean you have to keep more difficult fish. For example, the Red Legged Hermit Crab is extremely hardy and can't live in fresh water. The only extra work required by every salt water tank is maintaining the salinity. Our jellyfish tanks have very...

There are so many types of fish. Tangs, wrasse, blenny, clownfish, damels, cold water, carnivore, herbivore and more. In this short and sweet article I will summarize the easiest way to go about choosing your fish selection or even adding new fish to an existing aquarium. Nearly all fish you see in a saltwater aquarium come from the wild. So the first step is research the fish and here are some things to consider. Was this fish caught responsibly? Is this fish over collected for the aquarium trade? Who is the importer? Do they use cyanide? Or even better is the fish aqua cultured? Doing some simple research you are helping to make this hobby more sustainable for the future by not making uninformed...

Having the correct lighting is a very important part of the set-up of freshwater aquariums, but it's often the most confusing, especially for beginning aquarists. It's mainly confusing because of all the choices available in lighting for tanks. It used to be that you could either choose a regular incandescent light bulb or a fluorescent one. Not so anymore... Now you have many many choices, from fluorescent bulbs to LED bulbs. And they all have different advantages. You might want to consider lighting based on whether you have plants in your fish tank, too. There are several types of fluorescent lighting, metal halide and LED aquarium lights. If you have a freshwater aquarium with only fish and no...

Choice of tank- Your tank choice is greatly designed by the room you have as well as the specifies of fish you decide to have in your conglomeration. Adult and bigger fish species need large tanks. Some tanks come with stands optionally and other require stands as is the case with large water capacity tanks of 20 gallons plus. Make sure that stands' height is comfortable, not too low or high. stay away from fishbowls as it is more affliction for the fish to live in such seclusion than a enjoyment. Freshwater aquarium setup is so quick and easy, so why not go all the way while you are at it. Location- Tank location is often more important than tank size as the incorrect location can cause a lot of...

I'll tell you right now, that some purists who keep pet fish might feel what I am about to say is too simplistic, but I have been a "true believer" myself in the past and recognize the syndrome. Of course, you will probably want to get some advice from people who already keep pet fish, but take what they tell you with a grain of salt...at least for now. You see, people who REALLY DO know a lot about a subject, also often have acquired a lot of arcane knowledge and personal likes and dislikes on the way to the spot they are at. They also are acquainted with others like themselves, people with lots of knowledge on the subject and years of experience, and forget what happened the first time their new...

Once a person has purchased or built a tank, they will need to start thinking about how to make a home aquarium that will be beautiful and last. Most people begin their relationship with fish and aquariums using a 10 gallon freshwater aquarium. Making a home aquarium that is lasting and beautiful is often done through trial and error. The best size tank to make those mistakes is with the 10 gallon tank. The parts and fish for these tanks are not too expensive and the tanks can be moved relatively easy. The location of the tank is very important to think about. When a tank is in direct sunlight too long during the day the algae tends to be more difficult to control. Also, most fish do not like direct...

Angelfish is one of the most striking and beautiful fish. Because of their exceptional beauty they have become the most popular fish among all the fish keepers in the world. Angelfish is a fish which is found in slow flowing river waters of America. It is perhaps the most recognizable beautiful fish available. Angelfish is member of cichlid family and is available in variety of colors like black, silver, gold and a combination of these. They have a highly compressed cylindrical body which distinguishes it from other fishes. With it's elongated and dorsal fins it has become a favorite among fish keepers. Apart from looks, there are various others factors that favor the angelfish to be one of the top...

If you have been researching how to set up an aquarium, you probably know by now that setting up an aquarium can be expensive. But the good news is that it does not have to be. In fact, today we shall be focusing on setting up your aquarium on a budget. First you want to start with your first big purchase - the aquarium. You can expect a good aquarium to take up to fifty or sixty percent of your total budget. However, a good aquarium is a wise investment that you will reap contentment from for years to come. There is one question that aquarium hobbyists have been asking for years: should I use a glass or acrylic tank? The answer to this question depends on several factors - the location of your tank...

Tasks like tank cleanings and temperature checks are important for keeping your freshwater aquarium clean. Maintenance equals a healthy environment for freshwater aquariums. But did you know monitoring the water balance in your freshwater aquarium also plays a vital role in the well-being of your fish? If you use tap water to fill your aquarium, you will need to understand what types of substances and minerals are in your water and whether they will harm your fish or not. There are several basic things you will want to test for: Ammonia - Ammonia is what starts the nitrogen cycle and it is common to find it in new tanks. In fact, the very reason many experts recommend the hardy starter fish like...

Every day at feeding time, you should do a quick count of heads to make sure all your fishes are accounted for. It's very important that dead fish are removed as soon as possible, as these will begin to decompose in the water very quickly, leading to pollution and spread of disease. Have a quick look around to ensure all your fish look healthy. Any signs of illness should be heeded immediately. It's imperative that disease is nipped in the bud as early as possible to avoid it spreading to other, healthy fish. Have a quick look at the temperature gauge to make certain the heater is working properly. Check that the air pump (if you have one) is functioning, along with the filtration system. These are...

For those who have or are thinking about getting a salt water aquarium for their home, the possibility of having a shark might cross your mind. You might that a shark must be too large for a home aquarium, but there are a few species of sharks that only grow to three feet. Two species of sharks that work best in a home aquarium are the Bamboo Cat Shark and Epaulette shark. However, before you go out and buy a shark there are a few things you need to have if you want your shark to live a long and happy life! The first thing you must consider when getting a shark for your home aquarium is the size of the tank they will be housed! A proper sized aquarium should be based on how big the shark will be...

An aquarium can be a very tranquil decoration in a home or office. There is nothing more relaxing than watching fish swim peacefully in clear, sparkling tropical fish tank. However, there is nothing more unsightly than an aquarium covered over with algae. So here are a few considerations and tips to help you with algae control. Most all aquariums have algae. A small amount of it is not a bad thing. However, when algae grow rapidly and take over the tank, it can be troublesome. While there are no true ways to completely prevent it, it can be controlled. Green algae are a common concern for most freshwater tank owners. The two types, hair and green dot, can be time consuming and even difficult to...