Optimizing Marine Fish Health: Addressing Lateral Line Disease in Your Aquarium
Introduction
Lateral line disease (LLD), also known as head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), is a prevalent condition affecting marine fish, chara...
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The Benefits of Feeding Live Copepods to Fish in a Reef Tank: Improved Health, Environmental Enrichment, and Sustainable Nutrition
The benefit of feeding live copepods
Reef fish in captivity, such as those found in home aquariums and public aquaria, have specific nutritional a...
The Role of Tigriopus californicus in Coastal Ecosystems: An In-Depth Look
Tigriopus californicus is a small, planktonic copepod that is found in intertidal and subtidal zones along the coast of the northeastern Pacific O...
The Role of Detritivores, Decomposers, and Nutrient Cyclers in Coral Reef Ecosystems
Coral reefs are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, and the health of these ecosystems depends on the proper functioning of a wi...
The Benefits of Macro Algae in a Reef Ecosystem
If you're a reef aquarium enthusiast, you may have considered adding macro algae to your tank. But what are the benefits of macro algae in a reef ...
What Do Copepods Eat? A Closer Look at the Diet of These Tiny Crustaceans Part II
If you've ever spent time observing a reef tank or a natural marine environment, you may have noticed tiny, translucent crustaceans swimming aroun...
Exploring the Differences Between Copepods and Amphipods
Copepods and amphipods are both small, aquatic crustaceans that belong to the subphylum Crustacea. Despite their similar size and habitat,...
The Importance of Bacterioplankton for the Ocean's Reefs
Bacterioplankton, also known as bacterial plankton, are tiny bacteria that live in the oceans and other bodies of water. These microorganisms are a...
How Corals Use Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) for Survival
Photosynthetically active radiation, or PAR, is a measure of the portion of sunlight that is able to support photosynthesis in plants and other pho...
The Best Snails for Eating Hair Algae in a Reef Tank
Hair algae can be a frustrating problem in reef tanks. Not only does it look unsightly, but it can also outcompete beneficial algae and ha...
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