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The Five Dumbest Things I’ve Done as an Aquarium Hobbyist
I’ve done my fair share of dumb things, and I thought maybe sharing them with you will help start the healing…or at least help me get half-way to the ten dumbest things I’ve done list. 5) Siphoned gallons of water onto the floor Don’t pretend like you haven’t done that too. I’ve done this more [...]
Five Starter Fish Every Saltwater Hobbyist Should Avoid
Starting up a saltwater reef tank can be an intimidating venture. You may experience some sticker shock from the prices of the fish, and perhaps awe at the seemingly endless array of choices in front of you. There are many opinions about what makes an ideal starter marine fish, but this article is intended mostly to [...]
Five Saltwater Starter Fish for Beginners
What makes a fish species good starter fish for newcomers to the saltwater aquarium hobby? It has to be hardy (tolerant of a range of tank conditions), have vibrant colors, be relatively non-aggressive and inexpensive. Two of the species listed here are actually aquacultured, which means they are born and raised in captivity–specifically ask for aquacultured fish [...]
5 Saltwater Aquarium Books Every Hobbyist Should Read
I thought I would compile a list of 5 great books every saltwater aquarium hobbyist should read. I recognize that there are a lot of saltwater aquarium books out there, but this list is focused specifically geared towards the saltwater aquarium hobbyist who is interested in keeping coral. Any of these books would be a [...]
