How Long Should Aquarium Lights Stay On?
Set a practical photoperiod that supports viewing and plant growth without encouraging unnecessary algae.
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Phosphates in Reef and Freshwater
Phosphate fuels algae and slows coral calcification — learn where it enters and how to export it without crashing a balanced reef.
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UV Sterilizers in Aquariums
UV sterilizers clarify water and reduce free-floating pathogens — useful tools when sized for contact time, not magic boxes that replace good hus…
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Black Beard Algae (BBA): How to Get Rid of It
Black beard algae clings to hardscape and slow plants. Here’s how to identify BBA, knock it back, and stop it returning.
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Trochus Snail (Trochus sp.)
Care notes for keeping Trochus Snail (Trochus sp.) successfully in home aquariums.
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Turbo Snail (Turbo sp.)
Care notes for keeping Turbo Snail (Turbo sp.) successfully in home aquariums.
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Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus)
Care notes for keeping Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) successfully in home aquariums.
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Blue Leg Hermit Crab (Clibanarius tricolor)
A small, industrious reef hermit that grazes film algae and scraps — best kept with spare shells and not overcrowded on delicate sandbeds.
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How to Control Algae Growth in Your Aquarium Naturally
This guide will help you effectively manage and reduce algae growth in your aquarium without the use of harmful chemicals. You will learn about the…
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