The Dispar Anthias, Pseudanthias dispar, is a small, colorful reef fish known for its vibrant colors and peaceful temperament. It's a popular choice for home aquariums, particularly for those with reef tanks.
Key Features:
Coloration: Males have a bright red dorsal fin and a distinctive purple-edged orange stripe. Females display a yellowish-orange top and pale lavender to white underside.
Size: They grow to a maximum of 10 cm (4 inches).
Temperament: They are generally peaceful and reef-safe, making them suitable for community tanks.
Habitat: They are found in shallow waters on coral reefs and outer reef slopes.
Aquarium Care:
Water Parameters: They prefer a temperature of 23-28°C, a pH between 8 and 8.5, and good water quality with low nitrates.
Tank Size: A minimum of 200 liters (50 gallons) is recommended for a small group.
Social Structure: They are social and thrive in groups of one male and 3-4 females.
Diet: They are active planktivores and prefer a diet of frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and high-quality flake food.
Reef Compatibility: They are reef-safe and can be kept with other peaceful reef inhabitants.
Distinctive Features:
Hermaphroditic: Anthias are known for being hermaphroditic, meaning they can change sex if a dominant male dies.
Schooling Behavior: They naturally live in schools, so keeping them in groups is recommended.
Pseudanthias squamipinnis, commonly known as the Sea Goldie or Lyretail Anthias, is a vibrant, colorful fish with a distinctive appearance. Males are purplish-pink with a pink to orange stripe and a red patch on their pectoral fins, while females are golden-orange with a violet streak. They have elongated dorsal and caudal fins, particularly in males.
Here's a more detailed description:
Males: Purplish-pink with a pink to orange stripe from the eye to the pectoral fin base. They also have a red patch on the pectoral fin, pale spots on a blue anal fin, and elongated dorsal and caudal fins.
Females: Golden-orange with a violet streak below the eye.
Body Shape: Oval, laterally flattened body.
Scales: Scales may have a red edge.
Fins: Usually reddish or pink, occasionally with blue or purple edges.
Size: Can reach a maximum total length of about 15 centimeters.
Other Notable Features: Some populations exhibit variations in coloration, but generally feature gold and red tones with an orange/blue cheek stripe.
Behavior: Known for their attractive colors and are often shy, hiding under overhangs during the day.
Protogynous Hermaphrodite: A male can retain a harem of females, and the largest and most dominant female can transition to a male role when necessary.
The Sixline Wrasse, Pseudocheilinus hexataenia, is a small, vibrant fish with a distinctive appearance. It is characterized by its six orange or yellow stripes running horizontally along a blue or violet body. It also has a small, dark "eyespot" on the upper base of its tail fin (caudal fin) and blue stripes along the base of its anal fin and on its pelvic fin. It typically reaches a maximum length of about 10 centimeters (3.9 inches).
Key characteristics:
Coloration: Violet or blue body with six horizontal orange or yellow stripes.
Size: Maximum length of about 10 cm (3.9 inches).
Caudal fin: Has a small, dark "eyespot" on the upper part of the base.
Fins: Blue stripe along the base of the anal fin and a blue streak on the pelvic fin.
Eyes: Red eyes.
Habitat: Found in seaward reefs among coral branches and in clear coastal waters, typically in shallow areas.
Behavior: Generally shy, often staying close to coral branches for protection.
The Sixline Wrasse is a popular choice for reef aquariums due to its small size, vibrant colors, and relatively peaceful temperament, although it can show aggression towards smaller crustaceans and other wrasses. They are also known to feed on flatworms and pyramid snails.
The Orchid Dottyback, Pseudochromis fridmani, is a small, vibrant purple fish known for its striking color and tendency to dart around in search of food. They are found in the Red Sea and are relatively easy to keep in aquariums, making them a popular choice for reef tanks.
Key Features:
Appearance:
These fish are typically a bright purple with a bluish hue on the head and a thin, dark stripe through their eyes.
Size:
They grow to a maximum length of about 6.3 centimeters.
Habitat:
In the wild, they are found near reefs, often sheltering in holes and under overhangs.
Behavior:
While generally peaceful, they can be territorial and may defend their hiding places from other fish, especially those with similar coloration.
Diet:
They are carnivores and primarily eat plankton and small crustaceans like brine shrimp and krill.
Aquarium Care:
They thrive in reef aquariums and prefer plenty of hiding places like live rock. They are also relatively easy to feed, especially with meaty foods.
The Banggai cardinalfish is a small, disc-shaped marine fish known for its striking appearance and unique reproductive behavior. It is characterized by a tasseled first dorsal fin, elongated second dorsal and anal fins, and a deeply forked tail. Its body is silver with contrasting black vertical bars and white spots, and it is popular in the aquarium trade.
Physical Description:
Size: Typically grows up to 8 centimeters (3 inches) in length.
Shape: Disc-shaped body with a distinctive profile.
Fins: Tasseled first dorsal fin, elongated second dorsal and anal fins, and a deeply forked caudal fin.
Coloration: Silver body with three prominent black bars and numerous white spots, especially on the fins.
Other Notable Features:
Mouthbrooding: The male Banggai cardinalfish incubates the eggs in his mouth, a unique reproductive trait.
Habitat: Found in shallow, sheltered areas like coral reefs and seagrass beds in the Banggai Islands of Indonesia.
Diet: Primarily consumes copepods and other small crustaceans.
Temperament: Generally peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful fish in a reef aquarium, but males may exhibit some territorial behavior in smaller tanks.
Conservation Status: Endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss.
Pusiostoma, commonly known as the Bumble Bee Snail, is a small, striking marine gastropod mollusk with a distinctive black and yellow striped shell. These snails are native to the Indo-Pacific region and are known for their scavenging abilities and ability to fit into tight spaces. They are a popular addition to reef aquariums for their beauty and helpfulness in maintaining tank cleanliness.
Here's a more detailed look:
Appearance:
The Bumble Bee Snail's shell has a white or yellowish background with several black, transverse bands, mimicking the colors of a bumblebee. It's a small snail, typically ranging from 1 to 2 cm in length.
Habitat:
These snails are found in tropical and subtropical waters, primarily in rocky and reef environments.
Diet:
Bumble Bee Snails are known to be algivores, meaning they feed primarily on algae, detritus, and uneaten food. They are also known to eat vermetid snails.
Behavior:
They are generally peaceful and are considered reef-safe, making them a good addition to reef aquariums. They are also known to be nocturnal and can be found hiding in crevices.
Care:
They are considered moderately hardy, but require stable water parameters, including temperature, salinity, and pH.
Breeding:
Breeding in captivity is not well-documented, but they are known to lay eggs above the waterline
The Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) is a striking marine fish known for its vibrant colors and unique pattern. It features alternating yellow and black-edged white bars on its body, along with a blue dorsal fin with black scribbles, and yellow and blue stripes on the anal fin. This species is typically found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, inhabiting coral reefs and lagoons at depths ranging from 0 to 80 meters.
Key characteristics:
Appearance:
The body is moderately elongated and compressed, reaching up to 25 centimeters in length.
Coloration:
Alternating yellow and black-edged white vertical bars are the most prominent feature. The dorsal fin is blue with black scribbles, and the anal fin has yellow and blue stripes.
Distribution:
Found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands.
Habitat:
Prefers coral-rich areas of lagoons and reefs, often near caves.
Behavior:
Typically found alone or in pairs, though juveniles may be more secretive. They are carnivorous, feeding on sponges and tunicates.
Size:
Can grow up to 25 centimeters in length.
Reef Safety:
Not considered reef-safe, as they may nip at corals and other invertebrates in aquariums.
Aquarium Keeping:
Regal Angelfish are known to be challenging to keep in captivity and may be reluctant to eat.
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Revitalizes old, green/brown water
Preserves clear water
Keeps water odor free
Reduces organics
Use frequently to maintain sparkling water
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No one wants an aquarium covered in green or brown grunge that smells. But many people do not want to add toxic chemicals to their aquarium either. The answer is ASF Re-Fresh. This 100% natural product is a potent mixture of beneficial bacteria that work to eliminate green and brown grunge in your water and on surfaces in the aquarium.
Reef Crystals sea salt is the first formulation of enriched sea water to contain the additional benefit of elements important to Reef aquarium enthusiasts.
1. Additional calcium that enables Reef organisms to form their shells or skeletal structures.
2. Additional trace elements that provide additional important nutritional elements.
3. Additional vitamins that promote the optimal growth and survival of corals, anemones, algae, etc.
4. A neutraliser that eradicates the dangers presented by the heavy metals in the domestic water supply.
Reef Crystals represents a significant improvement in the field of aquarium maintenance.
Fully compatible with all salt water aquariums, it presents no danger to animals which are not specifically Reef-dwelling.
Dissolves rapidly
• Mixes crystal clear in just a few minutes.
• Can be used immediatley.
• Reaches and maintains correct ph quickly.
• Unique crystal structure makes this the fastest dissolving enriched salt.
• Guaranteed uniform consistency.
Complete Formula
• Easy to use.
• Each batch is analyzed to ensure the correct levels of all elements.
Rich in Calcium and Magnesium
• Helps reef organisms to form their skeletal structure.
• May eliminate the need for additional calcium.
Trace element enriched
• Contains all the elements to support the growth of coralline algea.
• Creates the ideal environment for the maintenance and growth of even the most demanding marine organisms.
• May remove the need for additional trace elements.
Contains vitamins
• Provides essential vitamins for the optimal growth of invertebrates, corals and anemones.
• Raw materials from the prehistoric salt mines in Lorraine (France).
• Free of pollutants.
• Environmentally friendly.
Reef Crystals sea salt is the first formulation of enriched sea water to contain the additional benefit of elements important to Reef aquarium enthusiasts.
1. Additional calcium that enables Reef organisms to form their shells or skeletal structures.
2. Additional trace elements that provide additional important nutritional elements.
3. Additional vitamins that promote the optimal growth and survival of corals, anemones, algae, etc.
4. A neutraliser that eradicates the dangers presented by the heavy metals in the domestic water supply.
Reef Crystals represents a significant improvement in the field of aquarium maintenance.
Fully compatible with all salt water aquariums, it presents no danger to animals which are not specifically Reef-dwelling.
Dissolves rapidly
• Mixes crystal clear in just a few minutes.
• Can be used immediatley.
• Reaches and maintains correct ph quickly.
• Unique crystal structure makes this the fastest dissolving enriched salt.
• Guaranteed uniform consistency.
Complete Formula
• Easy to use.
• Each batch is analyzed to ensure the correct levels of all elements.
Rich in Calcium and Magnesium
• Helps reef organisms to form their skeletal structure.
• May eliminate the need for additional calcium.
Trace element enriched
• Contains all the elements to support the growth of coralline algea.
• Creates the ideal environment for the maintenance and growth of even the most demanding marine organisms.
• May remove the need for additional trace elements.
Contains vitamins
• Provides essential vitamins for the optimal growth of invertebrates, corals and anemones.
• Raw materials from the prehistoric salt mines in Lorraine (France).
• Free of pollutants.
• Environmentally friendly.
Reef Crystals sea salt is the first formulation of enriched sea water to contain the additional benefit of elements important to Reef aquarium enthusiasts.
1. Additional calcium that enables Reef organisms to form their shells or skeletal structures.
2. Additional trace elements that provide additional important nutritional elements.
3. Additional vitamins that promote the optimal growth and survival of corals, anemones, algae, etc.
4. A neutraliser that eradicates the dangers presented by the heavy metals in the domestic water supply.
Reef Crystals represents a significant improvement in the field of aquarium maintenance.
Fully compatible with all salt water aquariums, it presents no danger to animals which are not specifically Reef-dwelling.
Dissolves rapidly
• Mixes crystal clear in just a few minutes.
• Can be used immediatley.
• Reaches and maintains correct ph quickly.
• Unique crystal structure makes this the fastest dissolving enriched salt.
• Guaranteed uniform consistency.
Complete Formula
• Easy to use.
• Each batch is analyzed to ensure the correct levels of all elements.
Rich in Calcium and Magnesium
• Helps reef organisms to form their skeletal structure.
• May eliminate the need for additional calcium.
Trace element enriched
• Contains all the elements to support the growth of coralline algea.
• Creates the ideal environment for the maintenance and growth of even the most demanding marine organisms.
• May remove the need for additional trace elements.
Contains vitamins
• Provides essential vitamins for the optimal growth of invertebrates, corals and anemones.
• Raw materials from the prehistoric salt mines in Lorraine (France).
• Free of pollutants.
• Environmentally friendly.
Reef Evolution Salt has been formulated to fulfill the needs of reef tanks, with average fish population, with a regular supply of trace elements, calcium, magnesium and alkalinity. It contains food for beneficial bacteria, amino acids and vitamins that support the biological processes in your tank for optimal growth and coloring of your corals as well as the health of your fishes. Reef Evolution salt can be used permanently and for the setting of a new tank.
USAGE: Dissolve the required amount of salt in RO water, 35-37 grams of salt dissolved in 1 liter will give you a specific gravity between 1024-1025 at a temperature of 25° Celsius. Agitate until fully dissolved. We recommend a water change of 10 % of the total water volume every 1-2 weeks.
Since 1964, Instant Ocean is the most carefully formulated and manufactured sea salt in the world. An extensive biological and scientific program, particularly with the scientific community and in our hatchery – where we have reproduced millions of tropical sea fish – has enabled us to elaborate and refine a formula that fulfils the needs of captive marine organisms.
Each ingredient used in the composition of Instant Ocean is carefully selected and tested. Each batch is analysed in order to guarantee that all important elements have been perfectly mixed. Each batch is also continuously monitored in laboratory aquatic systems containing delicate marine animals and plants, because live organisms are always the most sensitive indicators of quality.
Exceptional solubility
• Provides a clear solution in minutes.
• Allows for immediate use.
• Reaches and maintains proper pH quickly.
Complete formula
• Provides the ideal environment for the care of all marine organisms in the aquarium, including even the most sensitive species.
• Contains every necessary major, minor, and trace elements.
Uniform particle size
• Guarantees consistency throughout.
Mono-composant
• Makes it easy to use.
• Every batch is analysed to ensure the presence of important elements.
• Raw material from the mine of the prehistoric german sea in Lorraine (France).
• No pollution.
• Green friendly extraction method.
