eXtreme Aquarists and Aquariums
Highlighting the most eXtreme aquarists and their aquariums. This is also a great place to find advice for making your own home aquarium a little more eXtreme!
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Lake Malawi Cichlids, Vibrant “Jewels of the Rift”
Lake Malawi cichlids, also known as mbuna, are a diverse group of freshwater fish native to Lake Malawi in East Africa. They belong to the family Cichlidae and are highly popular among aquarium enthusiasts due to their vibrant colors, unique behavior, and intricate social dynamics. Appearance and Behavior Appearance-wise, Malawi cichlids exhibit a wide range…
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How to Identify Worms in Your Reef Aquarium
Identifying worms in your saltwater aquarium can be a challenge. How do you tell which are reef safe and which are not? Here’s a handy guide to some of the more common saltwater worms.
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How to Setup a Brackish Tank for a Figure 8 Puffer
A trip to my local fish store (LFS) last week turned into an adventure in setting up my first brackish aquarium. They had just received a shipment of figure 8 and green spotted puffers. How could I resist?
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Budget Reefkeeping – Part II
Ever thought about making your own fish food, frag plugs, or even calibration fluids? Find out more ways to save money in this week’s blog.
Budget Reefkeeping – Part I
Did you underestimate the cost of a reef aquarium? Have life changes made your aquarium less affordable? This blog is part one of reefkeeping on a budget.
Top Five Saltwater Cleanup Crew Helpers
We can all appreciate a clean, well-maintained aquarium. With the variety of cleanup crew helpers available in the hobby, it can become daunting to pick the right cleanup crew. These are a few of my favorite ways to keep nuisance algae at bay.
