Our Holiday Sale Is Happening Now
As a thank you to our readers for another great year, Jeff and I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to offer a holiday sale to the Saltwater Smarts commu... Read more.
Salty Q&A: Highly Rated LFS Falls Short
Caribbean Chris and I get lots of excellent, thought-provoking questions from Saltwater Smarts visitors that we believe might be of general interest to other sa... Read more.
Signs You May Need to Lower Your Reef Tank’s Bioload
The bioload in a reef aquarium increases through both the acquisition of new specimens as well as the growth/reproduction of established livestock. So, unless f... Read more.
In Praise of Fish Oil
Fish oil is an important part of Paul B’s fish feeding regimenHobby pioneer Paul “Paul B” Baldassano has some strong opinions on what types of foods are b... Read more.
The Best Beginner Large-Polyp Stony Corals
Throughout my years as an aquarium enthusiast, I have followed advice from all the books I could get my hands on, since there were no other hobbyists with the s... Read more.
BB Gun Dreams and Christmas Aquariums
Back in the sixth grade, I had my sights set on a BB gun for Christmas. It didn’t necessarily have to be the Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action, Two-Hundred-Sh... Read more.
The Hardy, Colorful, Nano-Friendly Yellow Watchman Goby
Marine aquarium hobbyists who maintain a nano tank can find it challenging to acquire fish that are well-suited to their diminutive systems. But with the yellow... Read more.
Reclaiming Reverse-Osmosis Waste Water
While reverse-osmosis units are among the more practical, affordable means for producing purified tap water suitable for sensitive reef systems, there’s no qu... Read more.
More Holiday Gift Ideas for the Reefkeeper in Your Life
Let’s face it, if we marine aquarists had our way, every gift we received during the holiday season would be hobby-related. Trouble is, ours is such a special... Read more.
The Best Beginner Small-Polyp Stony Corals
Upon entering the world of small polyp stony corals (or SPS), many people ask the magic question, “Which types are best for beginners?” In my opinion, the m... Read more.