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Soft Corals for Beginners: Path to a Vibrant Aquarium

October 5, 2023| Posted in Livestock, home, Beginners| Scott Groseclose| 3276

Soft corals are an excellent option for both novice and expert aquarium keepers when it comes to building an attractive and thriving underwater ecosystem in your tank. These magnificent creatures are extremely simple to take care of and add a burst of color, movement, and vitality to your tank. Soft corals are a fascinating way to discover the mysteries of marine life, whether you're a novice or an experienced aquarium enthusiast.

We'll delve into the world of soft corals in this blog, talking about their varieties, maintenance, and more. Let’s get started with this colorful journey.

Biota Announces Captive Bred Potters Angelfish

May 4, 2023| Posted in Livestock, home| Scott Groseclose| 3080

We are pleased to announce that captive bred Potter’s Angelfish are available now from the Biota Group. Not only is this exciting for the hobby it just further proves to me and others in the hobby that together we can impact our environment in positive ways though research and conservation. The initial stock will only be available through local fish stores so expect the pricing to vary from store to store.

Sea & Reef Releases Two New Longfin Clownfish

November 15, 2022| Posted in Livestock, home| Scott Groseclose| 2379

The The Longfin Black Photon Clownfish is Sea & Reef’s 13th Longfin Clownfish release to date. Black Photon Clownfish were created by pairing one of their Longfin Black Ocellaris Clownfish (also called Darwin Ocellaris) with one of their Onyx Clownfish (C-Quest line). Like the regular Black Photon clownfish, the early juvenile fish have a brownish coloration but as the fish grow larger the brown pigmentation changes to solid black. The orange coloration on the face, belly and anal fin is retained as the fish grows and matures.

Top Saltwater Fishes For Advanced Hobbyists

July 22, 2021| Posted in Livestock, home| Admin| 2442

Most beginners to the marine hobby cut their teeth on easy to keep, relatively cheap species such as Clownfish and blennies. When it comes to choice, compared to freshwater tanks, there are oceans full of absolutely stunning fishes out there for the advanced saltwater hobbyist to enjoy. But with so much choice, where do you start?

ROCK FLOWER ANEMONES!

January 29, 2018| Posted in Livestock| Scott Groseclose| 1881

Rock Flower Anemones have become widely popular in the reef aquarium hobby. They are available in a myriad of vibrant, contrasting color combinations. They are considered to be one of the easiest anemone species to care for in the home aquarium, making them a great choice for beginner or advanced aquarists. They only reach about 4″ in size so they are even ideal for aquariums as small as 5 gallons.