Super-Fish Member Gallery – James C.
Posted by gerard on July 2, 2010 under Saltwater Fish | 
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Thanks to Super-Fish member James C. for sending in some shots of his 55 gallon fish and reef tank.
Super-Fish Member Gallery – Derek E.
Posted by gerard on May 20, 2010 under Saltwater Fish | Be the First to Comment
Thanks to Super-Fish member Derek E. for sending in some shots of his 120 gallon reef tank.
Support your Local Fish Store – Ocean World Corals
Posted by gerard on May 14, 2010 under Aquarium Info, News, Reef Info, Saltwater Fish | Read the First Comment
I just found a new aquarium store in Lake Worth, Florida. They opened a few months ago but I just discovered them last night. Very nice and clean. Tons of corals and fish. I am definitely going to stock my new tank from this shop.
Check them out online at http://www.oceanworldcorals.com
and on facebook
Fish o’ the day | Queen Triggerfish
Posted by gerard on March 10, 2010 under Saltwater Fish | Be the First to Comment
Balistes vetula, also known as the queen triggerfish, is a reef dwelling fish of the Atlantic Ocean. It is occasionally caught as a gamefish, and sometimes kept in marine aquariums.
Appearance
It is a large fish that reaches 60cm in length. It is typically brown with blue lines on its fins and head.
In the aquarium
As one of the largest and most aggressive of the triggerfish, this fish is rarely a good choice as a resident in a marine aquarium. It is however a hardy fish for those who can provide it with a proper environment. Because it grows so large and so quickly the ideal aquarium for this fish is a 500 gallon aquarium, although some sources argue they can be kept is as little as a 125 gallon aquarium when it achieves its adult size of two feet it is unlikely to thrive.
Its diet consists of invertebrates. In aquariums shrimp, squid, clams, octopus, scallops, and crab are all good choices of food.
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Top 5 Best Saltwater Fish for Beginners
Posted by gerard on under Aquarium Info, Saltwater Fish | Be the First to Comment
I have been working on saltwater fish tanks for about 20 years now as a hobby. Through this time I have tried many different approaches to fish and reef keeping. When you first start a saltwater tank, during the initial setup most people will tell you to buy some cheap damsels as a sacrifice to get your cycle going. If the damsels do actually make it then your ready for some real fish.
I don’t like to go that route. I usually make sure that the nitrogen cycle is complete and then start off with some hardy fish. Once your tank has 0 ammonia and nitrites you are on your way. The only battle left to face is nitrates. I have been fighting them for years but that’s another post.
Now, onto the fish. One of the reasons you chose saltwater over freshwater is that the fish are way cooler. The colors are more vibrant and the overall look is beautiful. I have found the following 5 fish are perfect for beginners. They are all very hardy, will eat most everything from pellets and flakes to frozen food. Last but not least they are all reef safe.
I really think you should check out these fish as starters. If you are just getting into the hobby you don’t want to start out with a flame angel or a triggerfish. You need to take it slow and work your way up to those fish. Get your feet wet with a few of these hardy fish. They wont disappoint.
Top 5 saltwater fish for beginners:
- False Percula Clownfish
- Bicolor Blenny
- Purple Pseudochromis
- Firefish
- Orange Diamond Sleeper Goby
