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  • Guide to Dottybacks

    Mar 13, 2019 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    Dottybacks are an interesting group of fish, with behaviour as varied as Melbourne’s weather; for those of you who don’t know, Melbourne is said to have four seasons in one day. The largest subfamily of Dottybacks is Pseudochrominae which contains about 60 species. These fish are well suited to the home aquarium due to their small size, hardiness, easiness to feed, disease resistance, and have awesome coloration. While these fish have many characteristics which make them well suited to the home aquarium, most are also quite aggressive and it is not uncommon for a Dottyback to dominate a fish twice its size. The following is a list of species that are commonly found in the marine hobby; Royal Dottyback and the Bicolour Dottyback The Royal Dottyback (Pictichromis. paccagnellae)

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  • Marine Betta or Comet

    Feb 18, 2019 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    The Marine Betta or Comet (Calliplesiops altivelis) is commonly mistaken for a bass or grouper which belong to the family Serranidae, however, in reality the Comet belongs to the family Plesiopsidae, commonly referred to as the Roundheads. Housing As is almost always the case, the bigger the tank the better. However, as a general rule a Comet should not be kept in any tank under 230 litres (60 gallons). Ample rockwork is also important as the caves and crevices formed by the rocks will provide the Comet an opportunity to get out of the brightly lit areas of the tank, as well as, hide from any perceived threats. Subdued lighting is preferable as in the presence of bright lights the Comet is likely to remain in the

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  • How to: Setting up a Marine Tank (Article 1)

    Jan 07, 2019 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    This is the first article in a series of 4 articles that will cover everything that you need to know before setting up a marine tank. Although there is a lot of information, there is no need to be overwhelmed. The marine hobby is seen by many as the elite class of fish keepers, however, few people realise that the skills that you develop when keeping freshwater fish transfer into the marine hobby. The first article in this series will deal with tank size, tank type and placement of the tank. Fish Only, Fish Only with Live Rock, or Reef Tank? To get started, you will want to decide which type of system you want. Even if your dream is having a reef tank, complete with corals,

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  • The Three Types of Marine Tank: FO, FOWLR and Reef

    Jan 02, 2019 Categories: Corals, Invertebrates, Marine, Marine Fish

    Saltwater aquariums can be grouped into three basic types – fish-only aquariums, fish-only-with-live-rock aquariums, and reef aquariums. The following article will describe the differences between the three and the benefits of each. FISH-ONLY MARINE AQUARIUMS Fish-only aquariums, as their name implies, are designed to house and showcase marine fish. Since the fish are the centre of attention, FO aquariums are sparsely decorated, often with coral skeletons or coral replicas. Like any aquarium setup, maintaining proper water parameters and employing efficient filtration is key. The availability of beautiful and hardy marine fish such as damselfish, yellow tangs, and captive-bred species adds to the success of FO aquariums. The fish-only aquarium is a great setup for the dedicated beginner interested in marine aquariums. This saltwater setup allows novice hobbyists

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  • Guide to Hawkfish

    Oct 22, 2018 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    Hawkfish are generally quite hardy, easy to care for, disease resistant and attractive. This endears them to many hobbyists, however, hawkfish are by no means the perfect fish. Many hawkfish are incompatible with many other marine fish and invertebrates. As a result, tank mates need to be chosen with care. Feeding Hawkfish will eat a wide variety of aquarium foods, including; flake food, brine shrimp, fresh fish and shrimp, mussels etc. Compatibility As a general rule, hawkfish are intolerant of each other or other species of hawkfish. Although a mated pair of hawkfish may be kept together, success rates are limited. The easiest way to keep a pair of hawkfish is to buy an already mated pair. However, with a very large aquarium and a plethora of places

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  • Guide to Marine Angelfish

    Oct 15, 2018 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    Housing Tank size is largely dependent on the species and on the other fish you plan on keeping with the Angelfish. Members of the genus Holacanthus and Pomacanthus should be provided with a minimum of 450 litres (120 gallons). Again, the more fish you keep with the Angelfish the larger the tank will have to be. As far as décor is concerned, you should provide plenty of caves and overhangs for the Angelfish to retreat to while it is a juvenile. This will give the Angelfish confidence, which means that you will see your fish more, but it will also reduce stress and ensure the long term health of the Angelfish. The need for cover decreases as the Angelfish matures, however, there should always be cover

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  • Guide to Rabbitfish

    Oct 08, 2018 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    Rabbitfish have many endearing qualities about them. They are generally attractive, relatively peaceful, and easy to care for. They also tend to be great algae-eaters, and are typically much more resilient than the ever-popular surgeonfishes, being both disease resistant and resistant of poor water quality. Housing Most rabbitfish would require a minimum tank size of 300 litres (80 gallons). Other than that, the only other thing to consider is having plenty of hiding places. Rabbitfish can be skittish and providing plenty of hiding places will go a long way in reducing that skittishness. Venomous The genus Siganus comprises one of the few groups of venomous fish that enter the aquarium hobby on a regular basis. These fish have venom glands attached to their spines in their fins and

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  • Pufferfish: Everything you NEED to know

    Oct 01, 2018 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    Pufferfish may be the saltwater equivalent of Oscars. Pufferfish are known for their individual personalities and intelligence, traits that endear them to many hobbyists. On top of this, their general hardiness just adds to the appeal. Taxonomy There are two families of fish commonly referred to as pufferfish. Tetraodontidae are known as ‘true puffers’, while the family Diodontidae are more correctly known as porcupinefish. A third family, Triodontidae, comprises only one species, the Three-tooth puffer (Triodon macropterus). The easiest way to tell pufferfish apart is by examining their teeth. True puffers have four teeth, while porcupinefish possess only two teeth fused into a powerful beak. Housing Pufferfish of the genus Canthigaster require a minimum tank size of at least 150 litres (33 gallons). The medium puffers, such as

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  • Fu Manchu Lionfish

    Sep 24, 2018 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    For those that do not have the space to house a fully grown Pterois volitans or common lionfish, the Fu Manchu lionfish may be the answer. And for those ‘predator’ junkies out there, don’t worry the Fu Manchu’s small size in no way diminishes its predatory nature. Be aware that as with all lionfish the Fu Manchu has venomous spines that are capable of causing severe pain. Therefore, when keeping one of these animals it is important to take note of the lionfish’s whereabouts in the aquarium before performing any kind of maintenance. Compatibility Fu Manchu lionfish (Dendrochirus biocellatus) are compatible with all peaceful community fish that are at least the same size or bigger than the lionfish itself. However, it should not be kept with

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  • A Guide to Triggerfish

    Sep 19, 2018 Categories: Marine, Marine Fish

    One of the most striking qualities about triggerfish as a group is the obvious intelligence exhibited by these fish. Unlike other fish which seem to move through their environment with no obvious purpose, triggerfish seem to move with deliberation. To top this, in a similar way to freshwater cichlids, triggerfish learn to recognize their keepers. In addition to their intelligence and their striking colours, triggerfish are some of the hardiest fish out there. They are as forgiving as aquarium fish get, marine or freshwater. Triggerfish are tremendously disease resistant and this quality alone makes them appealing to a wide range of aquarists. They rarely succumb to the common marine parasites. On the rare occasion that a triggerfish does become infected with a parasite such as saltwater

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