Hyposalinity is a common method to treat marine fish that are infected with cryptocaryon irritans. This guide will take you step by step and provide some basic ground work. Read more
With their puppy dog personalities and their wide variety of shapes, sizes, and patterns, it’s no wonder that goldfish are one of the most popular freshwater fish around. Read more
Anemones and clownfish have fascinated me since childhood, when I watched Jacques Yves Cousteau, and the crew of the Calypso, explore the ocean. There is just something mesmerizing about watching a clownfish swimming in the tentacles of an anemone. About fifteen years ago, I entered the hobby just so I could have anemones and clowns in my living room. Read more
The Plate Coral, short tentacle (Fungia repanda), is an interesting and easy to care for LPS (large polyp stony) coral. Its colors can be very bright greens and purples to dull browns. Commonly seen in the trade with various colored rims, some Australian varieties even come in a beautiful fluorescent orange. Unlike its SPS (small polyp stony) cousins, this coral requires only moderate lighting and little to no water movement. It does, however, need a good amount of calcium and trace elements in order to flourish as it is a fast growing coral with a thick skeletal structure. It can also be target fed things like mysid shrimp or other meaty foods, as long as they’re not too large for the coral to consume. Read more
One of my axioms for keeping marine systems is never cut corners on lighting or with protein skimmers, as they are two of the most important investments for ensuring the health of your tank’s livestock. Read more
While most people undoubtedly had been looking forward to Spring, I could not wait for the Marinelife Aquarium Society of Michigan's 11th Annual Midwest Conference, which was finally held on March 14th at the Cranbrook Institute in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Read more
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