Aquarium pests
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How to deal with aiptasia infestation in a reef...
What Are Aiptasia—and Why Are They a Problem? Aiptasia are small, hardy sea anemones that belong to the family Aiptasiidae. In the wild, they’re typically found in shallow, sunlit coastal...
How to deal with aiptasia infestation in a reef...
What Are Aiptasia—and Why Are They a Problem? Aiptasia are small, hardy sea anemones that belong to the family Aiptasiidae. In the wild, they’re typically found in shallow, sunlit coastal...
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Acoel Worms in Reef Aquariums: What They Are, W...
What are Acoel worms? Acoel worms, often referred to as “flatworms” or “planaria” in the hobby, are simple, gut-less invertebrates that glide across rock, glass, sand, and sometimes corals. They...
Acoel Worms in Reef Aquariums: What They Are, W...
What are Acoel worms? Acoel worms, often referred to as “flatworms” or “planaria” in the hobby, are simple, gut-less invertebrates that glide across rock, glass, sand, and sometimes corals. They...
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Guide to Identifying and Managing Dinoflagellat...
Understanding Dinoflagellates Dinoflagellates are microscopic, single-celled algae, often photosynthetic, characterized by two flagella used for mobility. There are over 1,500 described species of marine dinoflagellates and an estimated 2,300...
Guide to Identifying and Managing Dinoflagellat...
Understanding Dinoflagellates Dinoflagellates are microscopic, single-celled algae, often photosynthetic, characterized by two flagella used for mobility. There are over 1,500 described species of marine dinoflagellates and an estimated 2,300...
Coral parasite treatments
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Halofolliculina ciliates and Skeletal Eroding B...
Halofolliculina ciliate and your reef: Aquarium guide What is it? Halofolliculina is a single-celled ciliate (a protist) that forms a dark, bottle-like lorica (a firm tube or shell) attached...
Halofolliculina ciliates and Skeletal Eroding B...
Halofolliculina ciliate and your reef: Aquarium guide What is it? Halofolliculina is a single-celled ciliate (a protist) that forms a dark, bottle-like lorica (a firm tube or shell) attached...
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Dip, Rinse, Quarantine: 8 Coral Dipping Mistake...
Common Coral Dipping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Coral dipping is one of the most critical steps for keeping your reef tank safe from pests and protecting coral health....
Dip, Rinse, Quarantine: 8 Coral Dipping Mistake...
Common Coral Dipping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Coral dipping is one of the most critical steps for keeping your reef tank safe from pests and protecting coral health....
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How to Identify and Treat Acropora Eating Flatw...
So you have Acropora eating flatworms in your tank? Follow these actionable tips and act quickly to save your Acroporas!!
How to Identify and Treat Acropora Eating Flatw...
So you have Acropora eating flatworms in your tank? Follow these actionable tips and act quickly to save your Acroporas!!
Fish pathogens
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Marine Fish Quarantine Setup and Care Guide
Quarantine is an essential step that protects your display tank and gives new fish time to recover and aclimate into their new home. Some fish are more sensitive than others,...
Marine Fish Quarantine Setup and Care Guide
Quarantine is an essential step that protects your display tank and gives new fish time to recover and aclimate into their new home. Some fish are more sensitive than others,...
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How to perform TTM to eliminate marine Ich
Tank Transfer Method (TTM) with optional Praziquantel Eliminates Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) and removes flukes (Monogenea) without copper or harsh medications. Marine Ich has several stages. The white spots you...
How to perform TTM to eliminate marine Ich
Tank Transfer Method (TTM) with optional Praziquantel Eliminates Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) and removes flukes (Monogenea) without copper or harsh medications. Marine Ich has several stages. The white spots you...
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How to treat and manage Cryptocaryon irritans (...
Understanding Cryptocaryon irritans (Marine Ich) Cryptocaryon irritans, commonly known as Marine Ich or White Spot Disease, is a ciliate protozoan parasite that infects marine fish. This pathogen is a significant...
How to treat and manage Cryptocaryon irritans (...
Understanding Cryptocaryon irritans (Marine Ich) Cryptocaryon irritans, commonly known as Marine Ich or White Spot Disease, is a ciliate protozoan parasite that infects marine fish. This pathogen is a significant...
