Copperband Butterfly (Chelmon rostratus)

Copperband Butterfly (Chelmon rostratus)

by | Feb 26, 2014 |

Copperband butterfly (Chelmon rostratus) Copperband Butterfly (Chelmon rostratus) Copperband butterflies (Chelmon rostratus) are a beautiful fish that everyone can easily recognize. This fish is somewhat sensitive and can be difficult to wean to prepared foods. They are one of the few butterflies that can be kept in a reef tank, however they may pick at some corals – particularly parazoanthids. They can be useful to eradicate pests such as feather dusters, aiptasia (glass anemones), and...
German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

by | Feb 26, 2014 |

German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) German Blue Rams (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) are one of the most beautiful freshwater fish. As they age, their coloration becomes more...
Tropheus moori ‘Ilangi’

Tropheus moori ‘Ilangi’

by | Feb 26, 2014 |

Tropheus moori ‘Ilangi’ Tropheus moori ‘Ilangi’ Tropheus moori ‘Ilangi’ are a visually striking variety of African cichlid. These handsome freshwater fish have a ventrally located mouth which helps them eat algae growing on rocks. Tropheus should primarily be fed a vegetable based diet, as too much protein can result in digestive...
Powder Blue Tang (acanthurus leucosternon)

Powder Blue Tang (acanthurus leucosternon)

by | Feb 3, 2014 |

Powder Blue Tang (acanthurus leucosternon) Powder Blue Tang (acanthurus leucosternon) Powder blue tangs (Acanthurus leucosternon) are one of the most striking saltwater reef fish due to its vivid coloring. They mostly live off algae and sea veggies. They can be difficult to keep and should be reserved for more experienced aquarists with established systems. Tangs can grow to be quite large, and can be sensitive to changes in their water, so they do best in a tank that is at least 75 to 100 gallons. They can be aggressive with other species of the same genus and need plenty of swimming...
Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae)

Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae)

by | Jan 7, 2014 |

Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae) Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae) Yellow clown gobies (Gobiodon okinawae) are an amazing species of tiny fish. They only get about an inch long, peaceful and are happy perching on corals like this mushroom (Discosoma sp.). Because of their small size, they are one of the best options for particularly small saltwater...