The Magnificent Bluestriped Angelfish, Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis
Jay Hemdal
2024 Update: This is a reprint of an article I wrote in 2006. The information has been reviewed for needed changes and updates. One important update is that Bali Aquarich has been producing this and related species of angelfish for the aquarium hobby: https://reefbuilders.com/2013/12/06/captive-raised-maze-angels-land-quality-marine/
On another note though, large wild caught Bluestriped angelfish are still...
Flatworms are a confusing group to research, mainly because there is not much information on the types and taxonomy and we have a habit of referring to the same worm with fifty different names. There are probably a few mistakes in this article, but I tried my best!
Removal should be looked at individually, as I have just given a brief idea of what I have seen to be recommended. Important to note: Many flatworms release toxins when they die, which can be a problem, for obvious reasons.
For...
In this short article I will be going into the very, very basic science of the relationship with coral and zooxanthellae. I believe it is necessary to understand this relationship to successfully keep corals, and I remember it was difficult for me to understand when I was a beginner, so this is why I will be using basic terminology and keeping it simple.
The symbiotic relationship began approximately 200 million years ago, during a period of increasing coral diversity. As coral thrived in...
QM Labs successfully aquacultures the Gulf Blenny (Ecsenius pulcher)
Ecsenius blennies are a group of fish that are almost all beautifully colored, uniquely patterned, small in size as adults, and get along well with most other fish of different shapes. They lack a swim bladder—an organ that most fish have to help regulate buoyancy. This means that they are either swimming around, perched on a rock, or perhaps relaxing in a hole with just their faces sticking out. In recent years, some of...
A Beginner’s Guide to Reef Aquariums
By Reefer Matt
Reefer Matt’s First Reef Tank! Circa 2005
Preface: This article is a beginner’s guide to reefing and does not encompass all aspects of the reef aquarium hobby. It is meant to be a basic guide to get started in reefing. All information is based on the opinion and experience of Reefer Matt, and your results may vary. Happy Reefing!
So, You Wanna Be A Reefer!
Reefing, or reef aquarium keeping, is a wonderful hobby for those daring to try...
Here is a list of some common worms found in a home aquarium. Flatworms, eg AEFW, and worms found on fish, eg flukes, are not included.
1/5 Harm=Minimally harmful, may be visually annnoying
1/5 Use= Minimally useful, filter feeders may help filtration (minimal)
5/5 Harm=Extemely harmful, may hunt fish/may injure you/chemical warfare etc
5/5 Use= Really helpful, cleans really well/reduces algae/eats detritus etc
1. Bristle worm (Common)
Scientific class: Polychaeta
Rarity: Very Common
Food...
R2R Username: @mk_reefs
Tank Threads: WaterBox 20, WaterBox 10 Floating Reef, and Bubble Tank
This month we are feature three nano reef tanks by @mk_reefs. In the sections that follow you will read and see information about @mk_reefs approach to reefing as well as the description and pictures of all three tanks. addition to information provided in the following material about these tanks, you can also check out the links above that will take you to the tank threads. Enjoy these...
Demystifying SPS Coral Care
by Reefer Matt
Hello Reefers! I thought I’d share my thoughts and experience with SPS coral and how I care for them. In this article, I hope you’ll find something to take with you, and apply it to your tank.
Reefer Matt’s 75 Gallon SPS Tank
First, I’d like to start by addressing the notion that all SPS coral are difficult to keep. It’s not true. While they are generally suggested for experienced Reefers with a tank aged around a year, there are a few...
R2R Username: @thekoralito
My Tank Thread: The Koralito's Custom Penisula Mixed Reef Tank
Hello fellow reefers! My name is Rocky Eliseo or you may know me as The Koralito @thekoralito on Instagram. I have been keeping freshwater fish since I was a kid back in the Philippines and only started the saltwater hobby 5 years ago. It started with getting a used 50 gal aquarium and at the time I was deciding to set up a cichlid tank. But my family pushed me to setup a saltwater tank for the first...
Butterfly Compatibility Chart
First I'd like to point out that this is not extremely broken down with specific complexes as with the Fairy Wrasse Compatibility Chart seen on Reef2Reef and elsewhere. While I do group some species by relation, it is important to note that Butterflyfish phylogeny Is not in the same place that Fairy wrasses are at, and that there is a lot of debate between scientists regarding such, even with the limited DNA analysis that has been done. Grouping has been done...
