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The Picasso Trigger Fish (Huma huma nuka nuka apua a, Rhinecanthus aculeatus) is perhaps one of the most easily recognized saltwater aquarium fishes in the hobby due to it being very hardy, relatively inexpensive, having distinct vivid coloration on the head (similar in appearance to the David Bowie character Ziggy Stardust / Aladdin Sane), and wide brown and white angled strips on the body. The Picasso Trigger has a an aggressive and quirky personality, and should be kept in... (READ MORE)

Nitrates are the end result of the nitrogen cycle in marine and reef aquariums. High nitrate levels can be harmful to fish and lethal to corals, which are sensitive to nitrates, and can trigger undesirable algae blooms. The best way to remove nitrates from your saltwater or reef aquarium is by doing partial water changes on a regular basis. However some reef keepers with large tanks find this to be time consuming and costly to continually replace salt water. In an effort to reduce the frequency of water changes a number of techniques can be employed to help reduce nitrates...

A question we receive at least once a week is "Which corals are good for beginners?", or "How do I choose the best live coral for my new reef tank?". The fact is that many new reef tank hobbyists can be a bit reserved when it comes to dropping a large amount of money on corals that they really are not so sure about. To help put you at ease and to aide in your new live coral purchasing decisions, we've complied this top ten list of easy care corals for reef aquariums. Whether you are a beginner or an...

Adding an automatic feeder to your aquarium is a simple and cost effective upgrade that comes with many benefits. Auto feeders allow you to control how much food is fed and when it is fed. This is important because....(READ MORE).

Reef pests can make your hobby really challenging. They can over run your tank quickly, attacking and killing costly corals and destroying years of healthy tank growth. The best way to treat Reef Pests is..... (READ MORE).