Top ten most common bits of bad news we have to break to saltwater newbies.

We will discuss why Tap water should not be used in a saltwater reef.

Helpful hints and frustration savers for those new to the hobby - things to look into, avoid, and what to look for when starting up a new tank - although aimed more at saltwater , a lot applies freshwater as well

A basic and simple approach to help saltwater keepers get rid of and prevent algae

A step by step description on how to build a DIY frag tank.

One of the hardest decisions for a new saltwater aquarist is deciding what animal combinations to put in a tank. Will they get along? Can I put invertebrates in with them? Will they be OK in my size tank? Will they eat corals? Will they eat each other? It can be very intimidating to a new hobbyist trying to put it all together.

Called by many names, These living filters are used for propagation and protection

Ugh, red slime. What is this stuff? How do I get rid of it? Here's a little background to help you understand it.

Thinking about purchasing a UV Sterilizer? Navigating equipment choices, set up and problems.

Parasitic outbreak - diagnosis, prognosis, prevention and cure