Black Ruby Barb (or Purpleheaded Barb)
Size Up to eight centimeters Lifespan Around five to six years Temperament Peaceful Diet Omnivore Care Level Easy Black Ruby Barbs are...
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gilsmolinski1
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
The Most Challenging Fish to Keep in Your Home Aquarium
If you’re a beginner hobbyist, you may feel that you have a lot of choices when deciding which fish to keep in your first aquarium. There...
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gilsmolinski1
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Moon Coral
The official name for this strange and beautiful coral is the Favia coral, but it’s more commonly known as Moon Coral, Star Coral, Closed...
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gilsmolinski1
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Hedgehog Coral
The Hedgehog Coral comes in neutral colors ranging from amber to cream, tan, and dark brown. It also comes in vibrant green, mustard...
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gilsmolinski1
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Fox Coral
Also known as the Ridge Coral and the Jasmine Coral, this eye-catching coral is a relatively rare light green or brownish pink coral....
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gilsmolinski1
- Dec 23, 2020
- 4 min
Saltwater vs. Freshwater Aquariums
The Magic That Makes Saltwater Tanks Superior A saltwater aquarium is more expensive to own and more challenging to maintain than a...
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gilsmolinski1
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
The Kenya Tree Coral
The Kenya Tree coral is one of the best corals that beginners can keep. It is almost invincible once it’s established in the aquarium, it...
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gilsmolinski1
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
The Pulsing Xenia Coral
Adding the stunning Pulsing Xenia coral to a home aquarium can either be an excellent decision or an absolute nightmare. This fascinating...
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gilsmolinski1
- Jun 22, 2020
- 4 min
Ten Tropical Fish for a More Advanced Home Aquarium
The Most Challenging Fish to Keep in Your Home Aquarium If you’re a beginner hobbyist, you may feel that you have a lot of choices when...
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gilsmolinski1
- May 24, 2020
- 2 min
Open Brain Coral
The Open Brain coral is a brightly colored, highly attractive, unique stony coral. While these corals are able to form colonies, they...
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gilsmolinski1
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
Elephant Ear Corals
The Elephant Ear coral is a large mushroom or toadstool coral with interesting folds on the cap, giving it a ruffled look once it has...
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gilsmolinski1
- Mar 1, 2020
- 4 min
Identifying and Treating Common Diseases in Saltwater Corals
A Brief Guide to Common Coral Diseases Just like fish and aquatic plants, corals are living creatures and are vulnerable to certain...
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gilsmolinski1
- Feb 11, 2020
- 2 min
Acropora Coral
The Acropora is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral that has over 149 species, including Staghorn, Elkhorn, and Table coral. It is a robust...
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gilsmolinski1
- Jan 23, 2020
- 2 min
Acanthastrea Coral – Acan/Moon Coral
Also known as the Acan coral or Moon coral, the Acanthastrea coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) type of coral. They come in an incredible...
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gilsmolinski1
- Dec 26, 2019
- 2 min
Dottybacks
Size: Up to around 10 centimeters Lifespan: An average of five to seven years Temperament: Semi-aggressive and...
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gilsmolinski1
- Dec 11, 2019
- 2 min
Tangs / Surgeonfish
Size: Some types of tangs can grow to over 60 centimeters Lifespan: Generally around 25 years, but they may live up to 30...
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gilsmolinski1
- Nov 13, 2019
- 4 min
The Ultimate Aquatic Plant Guide
You’ve Planted Some Basic Aquatic Plants, Now What? After learning the basics of planting and growing aquatic plants and managing to keep...
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gilsmolinski1
- Oct 30, 2019
- 2 min
Cory Catfish
Size: Some grow up to 10 centimeters Lifespan: Two to five years (some even as long as 20 years) Temperament: ...
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gilsmolinski1
- Oct 15, 2019
- 2 min
The Key to Having a Beautiful Aquarium Full of Plants
How to Keep Aquatic Plants Happy and Healthy When you decide to have your own aquarium, the most obvious thing to keep is fish, of...
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gilsmolinski1
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Bubble Corals
Bubble corals are some of the most unique looking corals available for home aquariums. They can look like clusters of bubbles or they can...
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