March 2016 – Fish Tank Fan

Coral Fighting and How it Affects Placement and Purchase

Posted on March 30, 2016April 6, 2016 by Chad

Corals are vicious animals Many people still don't know that corals are animals, alive and adhering to the Darwinian principle of survival. Since Victorian times, or perhaps even before, many corals were confused for plants. To this day I sometimes have trouble getting guests to comprehend that they are alive. But this fact is vitally important to the aquarist. Corals are downright violent and wi...
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A new pufferfish, Arothron multilineatus (Actinopterygii: Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae), from the Indo-West Pacific – Springer

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Chad

Puffers are my favorite fish, hands down. They are like dogs to me in that they get attached to specific people, play, and within the limits of their aquatic environment and morphology, can be trained. So whenever news of puffers comes long I like to read about it. Take a moment to read this scientific paper on the new species Arothron multilineatus. Though I doubt any of us will ever have one ...
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How to care for a Betta and pick a tankmate

Posted on March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 by Chad

Betta are plentiful and inexpensive. Because of this, many people come to think of them as disposable fish. This attitude is terribly sad as the the Betta is actually one of the most beautiful freshwater fish available to the aquarists. It also has a very engaging personality. Below is a simple guide to caring for your Betta. https://youtu.be/5-vBFu5HZYw Can I keep my Betta in a cup? No. That's...
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The Kole Tang

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Chad

Tangs are one of the most popular aquarium fish and several hundred thousand are sold annually. The problem is, most aquarists who buy a tang, shouldn't. There is a constant debate in the hobby over just what size of tank is required to keep a tang, for most tangs the answer is (half-joking here) larger than the one you have. A yellow tang for example needs at the very least a 6' long aquarium and...
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How Do I Care for a Chocolate Chip Star Fish?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Chad

Sea stars, commonly known as starfish, are among the most sought after marine aquarium animals. It seems no tank is complete without one. However, they aren't the easiest of animals to keep alive and healthy. The chocolate chip starfish is the one species you are likely to have success with, but there are some things you should know about it first. Below we will talk about what to look for when ...
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