We have a pretty good crop of Bubble Algae (Valonia ventricosa) now with no idea how it got started. And we let it get out…
In general, we don’t “fight” algae. In part because our tanks get a lot of natural light and a few hours of direct sunlight. So…
We added a UV sterilizer to our 200 gallon system. Almost a year old now with livestock from the easy list with the exception of…
Are your fish your pets? What can be done to care for them? UV sterilization kills free-floating microorganisms in the water. The UV light from…
We have been using chaeto for many years in a refugium. For us, the finer strain mats-up, breaks-up and collects detritus, but grows quickly. Chaeto…
Part of the fascination and education with a mixed reef system is the behavior of the plants and animals. This system is basically a planted…
Decaying Algae is Bad, Living Algae is Good! Algae may not be the prettiest thing to look at in your tank, but please restrain yourself…