As responsible hobbyists we should all want to purchase and keep healthy fish and yet fish health can be a very contentious topic. If we all want the same thing, why do we argue about this topic so much? I feel it is because there is no easy answer to the question of when to consider a fish “healthy”.
Healthy, according to Merriam-Webster, has the following definitions:
1a: free from disease
1b: not displaying clinical signs of disease or infection
2: beneficial to ones physical, mental...
Reef Factory is the first company in the world to introduce an entire line of smart products designed for marine aquaristics including numerous devices with traditional functionality yet enhanced by modern technology. They offer aquarists substantial benefits, facilitating aquarium management, improving safety and enabling remote control of the tanks. Due to the innovative Smart Reef system, they also safeguard the health and color of the animals.
Let us take a closer look.
10 devices...
It was almost 20 years ago I first introduced the Fresh Water Dipped (FWD) protocol for treatment of Pinched Mantle Disease (PMD). Over the years, many reefers altered the protocol somewhat but, on the whole, it still is the only tried and true way to treat PMD, a universally fatal disease if untreated. Lately, I began using this protocol on a different disease, the Elegance Coral Syndrome (ECS). Early indications are that this can be effective in treating this disease also. I will discuss...
We have come a long ways in the science of medicine but we have yet to find a cure for viruses in ornamental fish.
Most common but not deadly by itself Lymphocystis or Lympho in short.
I will talk about Lympho in this article mostly but i am confident that these findings will probably work for all viruses.
(some of the following info is taken from different sources)
What is Lymphocystis?
Lymphocystis is a chronic disease of freshwater and marine fishes caused by infection with an...
Note: This article about PTSD and reefing is largely based on my own personal experience. I'm not a qualified physician nor do I have all the answers in combating this mental illness. Any of the "tips" I give in this article should be read as coaching rather than medical advice. If you are feeling depressed, suicidal, or considering self-harm you should contact your nearest medical facility for help as they have the tools and professionals to provide you with the necessary treatment...
As the title states I am writing this article to help those of you who are having issues getting your salinity probe to be successful. Do you feel like you just can’t get it right and that you think you’ve done everything possible to make it work. Well I am here to hopefully help you with this issue.
So let’s start by talking about two variables that might affect the probe from functioning properly even before you add a probe to your system.
1. Micro bubbles.
Maybe some of you are...
Often referred to as “The Holy Grail” of marine angelfish by hobbyists and enthusiasts, the Peppermint Angelfish (Paracentropyge boylei), has been found in the deep waters of the Cook Islands. For those new to the quest for this elusive Pomacanthid, you need to understand its significance in the hobby and why this denizen of the South Pacific commands such a high price.
Background
The Peppermint Angel is a more recent discovery, as the species name indicates, it was discovered by Charles...
If provided the proper conditions, giant clams are a great choice not only for the beginner reef aquarist but even for the most advanced reef aquarists, offering beauty, biological benefits as well as biological diversity. Proper lighting, water movement, trace elements and placement of the giant clams will ensure the health of these fascinating invertebrates.
The clams of interest are of the genus Tridacna. These beautiful clams include T. maxima, T. crocea, T. squamosa and T. derasa...
This is a controversial topic in the reefing community and often draws fervent responses from reefers supporting one method or the other. In this article, we are going to examine some of the claims made by both camps, highlight the main differences, and help you make up your mind.
Manual testing is awesome:
Reefers who prefer to manually test their tank’s water often claim that they derive a lot of pleasure from the process of manual testing itself and go on to say that switching to...
Introduction
This article highlights on a 4-step streamlined process that in my experience has proven to be beneficial in preventing fish disease outbreaks.
Sourcing healthy livestock is always the first acceptable approach in finding long term success in this hobby. However, these days even the most reputable of vendors aren't following the stringent quarantine procedures required to prevent disease outbreaks that cause complete havoc in our aquariums. Realistically it’s a revenue game...
