The Aquarist Refuge

Some creatures eat bristle worms, just in case you need to get rid of them for any reason. I used to have some small bristle worms in my aquarium, like shown in this video.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on with the bristle worms in your aquarium, you might want to check out a recent article we published at TheReefTank.com: What To Do With Bristle Worms.

Most aquarists have to deal with sick fish at one point or another. There can be many reasons for one or more of your fish to be sick. Bad water quality, parasites and bad diet are some of the reasons.
One of the main problems with having sick fish is that aquarium owners don’t have a [...]

I’ve been writing a lot lately about algae control in saltwater aquariums. Why? I used to have lots of algae problems in my aquarium, and with some patience and lots of research and testing I was able to get rid of most of the nuisance algae in my 75 gallon saltwater aquarium.

This is a pretty popular protein skimmer, the AquaC Remora. It’s easy to find. It’s reliable and it’s priced well. Those are the obvious reasons why it’s so popular. I’ve had one running on my aquarium for at least 3 years now, what’s my opinion?

I have lately implemented some extra circulation into my 75 gallon saltwater aquarium. To do so, I added 2 Koralia Water Circulation Pumps.

Here’s a great idea for those who are looking to recycle and reuse. And it’s a nice conversation piece as well.

Living in North Dakota, I get the privilege of having to keep aquarium fish alive when biting cold winds are blowing through windows and walls.

When most people think of aquariums, the word “safety” doesn’t usually come to mind. But, it should. Why?