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Surface Film in a Saltwater Aquarium: How To Eliminate It

By • Oct 5th, 2010 • Category: Aquarium Care

If you have a thin film on the water surface in your aquarium, there are few adjustments you can make to eliminate this and to keep it from coming back. What causes a thin film to form on the water surface in your aquarium?



Blue Tang With Popeye: A Week Later, More Info

By • Aug 4th, 2009 • Category: Fish and Invertebrate

I recently wrote about a Blue Tang that I added to the aquarium that developed a case of popeye in the first few days I had him. He did come through, so that’s a good thing! But, I’ve been continuing my research into this particular illness and have found a few tidbits I’d like to share.



Does Your Aquarium Have Enough Surface Agitation?

By • Jun 29th, 2009 • Category: Aquarium Care

You may notice from time to time that the surface of your aquarium water builds up an oily-looking film. This is common. This is especially common in aquariums with minimal surface agitation. Read on to learn what you need to do to create better surface agitation.