bubble tip anemone

Keeping Anemones

Posted November 14, 2012 by Cliff

Just as with all marine critters, you need to make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into before getting an anemone. What they truly need to thrive might surprise you. The below is based on my first hand experiences and what I learned from researching before getting my anemones. Water Quality Generally speaking, they [...]

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Feeding Corals

Posted November 8, 2012 by Cliff

Corals (with a few exceptions) will do very well without being feed when provided with the proper environment within a mature set-up. Feeding corals will often accelerate their growth. When it comes to feeding, I will place corals into one of two groups, those with large mouths (large polyp corals like brains or plates), and [...]

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Good Starter Fish and Clean-up Crew Options

Posted August 17, 2012 by Cliff

So, now after deciding to set-up your first marine aquarium and having your patients tested to the limit waiting for your tank to become cycled, you are now ready to add your first inhabitants. Wither you decide to start off by adding your first fish or two, or start by adding your clean-up crew (CUC), [...]

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mushroom coral

Good Corals for Beginners: Mushroom Corals

Posted June 22, 2012 by Cliff

Mushroom corals are a great choice for a beginner coral. They are a soft coral and among the hardiest of corals commonly found in the hobby today which can tolerate less than idea water conditions for short periods of time. Mushrooms can also be found in a wide verity of colors and sizes making then [...]

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Welcome to REEFAQUARIUM.COM

A well maintained reef aquarium can be a truly stunning sight and is a dream for many aquarists. Here at reefaquarium.com we try to provide you with the information you need to keep different types of marine critters happy and healthy.

Here you can read guides that will help you to take your first steps on the road to the reef aquarium of your dream.
Get inspired by stories about some of the most beautiful reef aquariums in the world.
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Learn more about the equipment needed to keep a reef aquarium.

Although we believe that most saltwater aquarists would like to keep a reef aquarium at some point we also feature information about how to keep fish only, Fish Only With Live Rock (FOWLR) and planted saltwater aquariums. These aquariums can not only be a great way to learn the skills needed to one day keep a reef aquarium but can also be stunning, fascinating aquariums in their own right. That is one of the reason that most, not to say all, dedicated reef aquarium keepers also keep FOWLR aquariums as well.

Tunze powerhead

Tunze Turbelle® stream Powerhead Product Review

Rating Overview: Overall product rating of: 4 out of 5 Details of my ratings along with the manufacture’s specifications are contained below. The below is taken directly from the manufacture’s website: http://www.tunze...

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Conch Snail

Common Name: Conch Snail, Fighting Conch Scientific Name: Strombus spp Reef Safe: Yes Temperament: Peaceful Care Level: Easy Max Size: Around 2 inches Appearance: These are one of my preferred choices for a cleanup crew in my a...

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Turban snail

Turban Snail

Common Name: Turban Snail, Top Snail, or Pyramid Snail Scientific Name: Tectus Fenestratus. Reef Safe: Yes Temperament: Very Peaceful Care Level: Very Easy Max Size: 2 to 2.5 inches Appearance: As the name suggests, the tur...

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Astraea Snail

Spiny Star Astraea Snail

Common Name: Spiny Star Astraea Scientific Name: Astraea Phoebia Reef Safe: Yes Temperament: Very Peaceful Care Level: Very Easy Max Size: Around 1 inch Appearance: These are one of my preferred choices for a cleanup crew in my...

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Halloween Hermit Crab

Common Name: Halloween Hermit Crab Scientific Name: Ciliopagurus Strigatus Reef Safe: Yes Temperament: Semi Aggressive Care Level: Very Easy Max Size: Around 2 inches (body size only) Appearance: Holloween crabs are very good l...

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Emerald crab

Emerald Crab

Common Name: Emerald Crab Scientific Name: Mithraculus Sculptus Reef Safe: Yes Temperament: Semi Agressive Care Level: Very Easy Max Size: Around 2 inches Appearance: Emerald crabs are very good little scavengers and members of...

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