Let’s talk about adding sand to an aquarium

The Cobalt Slender Grouper Epinephelus cf leucogrammicus. Credit: Pet Balloon The groupers, hinds and lyretails of the Family Epinephilidae are one of the most speciose groups associated with tropical coral reefs, but, despite this immense biodiversity (~16 genera, ~165 species), few species make their way into the aquarium trade and fewer still are considered attractive […]

One aspect of this hobby that may help some to stay interested in it is that there is almost constant debate as to what is the best way to do anything in a reef tank. Whether it is halides versus LEDs, or alkalinity, or flow, there is always a difference of opinion. In this regard, […]

It’s human nature to name things. It’s part of how we label and describe items, communicate, and even differentiate one another. But nomenclature stretches to living things too, like plants, animals, and fish, and we want to know if it’s okay to label any animal with someone’s (a human’s,) name. Since the time of the […]