I enjoy fish keeping, the hobby and community. Follow me as I setup tanks and discover the many different species of fish, creatures, corals and plants for both saltwater and freshwater aquariums.
Learn About Aquatic Life:
The Sea Clam
The hardy sea clam. Long-lived Mollusks Living on the sandy and muddy bottoms of oceans and freshwaters, the clam is one of the most interesting aquatic creatures. With over 15,000 known bivalve species, there is a mix...
The Puffer Fish
The Puffer Fish. Deadly Delicacy Puffer fish, or Tetraodontidae, are most known for their ability to “puff” up into an inedible ball to defend against predators. They do this by inflating their stomachs with water, for...
The Arowana Fish
The Arowana Fish. The Dragon Fish Scientifically known as Scleropages formosus, the arowana fish is characterized by their elongated bodies which are covered in large scales. With an exaggerated, upturned mouth and an...
The Red Fire Shrimp
Tough little shrimp. Fiery in Color and Personality The red fire shrimp, known scientifically as Lysmata debelius, is characterized by its blazing red color highlighted by bright white limbs and antennae. Beautiful...
The Arrow Crab
The aggressive arrow crab. A Long-limbed Aggressor Known for their incredibly long, thin legs, the arrow crab, scientifically known as Stenorhynchus seticornis, actually gets its name from its triangular body, which is...
The Banner Fish
The gentle banner fish. A Poor Man’s Moorish Idol The longfin banner fish, otherwise known as the black and white heniochus (Heniochus acuminatus) is characterized by their flat, black and white striped body, yellow...
What is a Coral?
The beauties of the sea. Reef Builders Scientifically known as Anthozoa, corals are one of the most beautiful structures in the ocean. Polyps, or coral organisms, can be smaller than an inch and grow up to twelve inches...
The Foxface Fish
The venomous Foxface Rabbitfish. Neither Fox Nor Rabbit The Foxface Rabbitfish, or Siganus vulpinus, is a reef species of fish with a very distinctive look beyond their flat, yellow bodies. Large, dark eyes, a mouth that...
The Starfish
The star of the sea. In the Name Scientifically known as Asteroidea, starfish or sea stars, were given their name by a French zoologist in 1830. Meaning star in Greek, the word “aster” was combined with the Greek word...
The Silver Lookdown Fish
The very thin fish. Not Just Silver The silver lookdown fish, or selene vomer, has many distinguishing characteristics. Though its primary color is silver, the lookdown fish has scales that shimmer blue in the bright...
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My mission is to never stop learning and sharing my experiences and love of fish keeping
