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Random Aquarium Topics
| Cowries - The Hard Nuts Marine Invertebrates - Cowries
It is probably true to say that cowries are of more value to shell collectors than to marine fishkeepers; for although they possess some attractive qualities such as the often beautiful shells, in the reef aquarium they are capable of causing considerable inconvenience. Still, they are popular with marine aquarists and I no reason to omit them from our thoughts completely. |
| Boxer / Coral Banded Shrimp | Stenopus hispidus Marine Invertebrates - Shrimps  The Boxer Shrimp, also known as the Coral Banded Shrimp, is very popular amongst marine aquarists. The contrast of the red and white bands is beautiful, making this one of the most striking of shrimps. It has large pincers compared to some other shrimps of its size. It is quite aggressive in terms of not allowing other fishes or invertebrates (of the crawly variety), into striking distance. It wards off intruders by stretching out its pincers, ready to attack. This in most cases deters any further advancement by the invader - under aquarium conditions - unless the Boxer is about to become dinner. |
| Aiptasia Anemone spp - Triffid, Glass or Rock Anemones Marine Topics - Marine Pests  We all know how difficult most anemones are to maintain, so what a relief to find a species not only easy to keep but quick to multiply.....WRONG! Aiptasia anemones are the proverbial wolves in sheep's clothing. They have a prodigious sting capable of killing (as a prelude to eating) small fish and even larger fish can sustain a nasty injury if contact is made. Reef tanks suffer particularly badly, for as the anemones spread amongst the polyps, corals, clams and other anemones they tend to sting everything they touch. |
| Captivating Cardinals Marine Fish - Cardinals  Whilst the coloration and behaviour of this family of fishes could never be regarded as wildly over-the-top in the same as, say, clownfish, they nevertheless have a subdued charm that appeals to the marine fishkeeper. In addition, these are some of the easiest fish to maintain and the newcomer would do well to put the mane of cardinalfish down for consideration if a community of smallish fish is to be the objective. |
Big Fish for The Marine Aquarium!
One type of marine aquarium never fails to create a stir, the fish-only tank containing BIG fish! The sight of large slices of brightly coloured piscine flesh cruising around an equally spacious aquarium is enough to make anyone's heart beat a little quicker.
The Micro Shrimp Tank
Most of my regular readers will already be aware that, on the whole, I do not condone small marine tanks; that is, tanks with a nett volume of less than 20 gallons (91 litres). They are usually very unstable as far as water parameters are concerned and subsequently exert...
