begginer reef hobist

This is a list of some fish beginners should definitely avoid getting. Requiring more advanced care and setups, these fish need lots of research and preferably some experience before being acquired. Boxfish Leopard Wrasses Tilefish Batfish Frogfish/Anglerfish Seahorses (Even though they are...

This is a list of everything I think beginner to salt water should have, trying to keep it simple as to not overwhelm new hobbyists. -Refractometer/any salinity reader - Water test kit -Backup filter or power head in case the current one dies -Emergency bin or tank in case of leaks -Basic...

When you first set up a saltwater aquarium and go through the whole process of cycling it, scaping it, and adding your stock it's hard not to fall in love and wanna set up 10 more tanks. But before you do that there are a couple things you want to know that are in store for you. 1 - There will...

I’d say the biggest beginner mistake in setting up a fish tank is not properly cycling it and adding in livestock straight away. I think this is a very common mistake early fish keepers make and can cause them to turn away from the hobby due to sudden crashes. What else would you say is a common...

Aquacultured coral is coral that’s grown in controlled, aquarium-style environments instead of being taken from the ocean. These systems use stable lighting, flow, and water conditions, so the corals grow up already used to the type of environment we keep in our home tanks. Because of that...

How many of you would recommend BRStv 52 weeks of reefing series for a completely green hobbyist? I am new to the hobby but seasoned in fresh water planted and non planted tanks. I decided to jump the fence and get into the saltwater side of things. I searched YouTube and found BRStv; which is...

Hi all noticed new heads growing on my coral I’m a beginner to the hobby and I’m struggling to identify if I have new heads growing or feather duster worms could someone please help me ID these in the video below and if so what’s the best way to get rid of should I leave them thanks.

Hi all I’ve recently noticed small white particles in my tank floating around don’t think it’s air bubbles but could be wrong any suggestions on what it could be and how to fix cheers

Hello fellow reefers.I wanted to ask you a question regarding stocking a tank.So in a few months from now I'll be buying a waterbox peninsula and im thinking of adding a pair of clownfish,a banghai cardinal,a red fish,and royal gramma. Basically a total of 6 fish for a 25 gallon and tank with a...