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  • Freshwater Aquarium
    • Betta Fish
    • Fish Ideas
      • Species For a Small 5-Gallon Tank
      • Smallest Species
      • Most Colorful Species
      • Easiest Species To Take Care of
      • Community Species
      • Cold Water Species
      • Species That Eat Snails
      • Pet Eels
      • Hair Algae Eaters
      • Pet Sharks
      • Coolest Species
    • Fish Keeping Guides
  • Saltwater Aquarium
    • Ideas for Fish
      • Reef Safe Species
      • Algae Eaters
      • Small & Nano Species
  • Fish Diseases
    • White Spots
    • Treating Freshwater Ich
    • Treating Saltwater Ich
    • Nitrate Poisoning
    • Swimming Upside-Down
  • Water Care
    • Aquarium Bacteria Starter
    • Nitrate in Freshwater Aquarium
    • Nitrate in Saltwater Aquarium
    • Nitrite
    • Cloudy Water
    • Green Water
  • Gear Help
    • LED Aquarium Lighting
      • For Coral Growth
      • For Plant Growth
      • For a Refugium
    • Aquarium Heater
      • Small
    • Aquarium Filter
      • Canister
      • For Turtle Tank
      • The Quietest
      • Floss
    • Aquarium Tank
      • For a Betta Fish
    • Aquarium UV Sterilizer
    • Aquarium RO DI System
    • Aquarium Powerhead
    • Aquarium CO2 Regulator
    • Aquarium Plant Fertilizer
    • Substrate for Planted Tanks
  • Aquascaping
  • Aquarium Dimensions

Saltwater Aquarium

This resource page contains a collection of in-depth articles about topics concerning saltwater and reef aquariums in general.

I also have a page specifically for saltwater fish ideas where you can check out different types of fish and some good combinations for your new tank.

Browsing through this section is recommended for both beginner and advanced aquarists.

Learn how to set up or improve your marine tank at home:

The ONLY Reef-Safe Ich Treatment in a Display Tank

April 6, 2023 by Momchil

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It’s really discouraging to see your aquarium efforts go to waste because of a single parasitic outbreak.

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The 4 Best Aquarium Bacteria Supplements & Starters

October 3, 2022April 14, 2020 by Momchil


Updated: 05/2021.
The main aim when cycling your new fish tank is to make sure the aquarium is habitable.

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6 Tested Saltwater Ich Treatments to Save Your Marine Fish

April 4, 2023 by Momchil

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Did you recently add the perfect fish to your aquarium, just to find it covered in white dots a couple of days later?

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The 7 Best RO DI Systems For a Reef Tank (For Pristine Water)

October 14, 2022March 7, 2020 by Momchil

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Having the saline water in your saltwater aquarium unpolluted is so important because it supports virtually all creatures in it.

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Identifying the White Spots That Appear on Fish (illustrated)

March 16, 2023 by Momchil

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One day you pass by your aquarium and notice that your goldfish or Betta is covered in something unusual.

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What Nitrate Levels Are Acceptable in a Saltwater Aquarium?

March 24, 2023 by Momchil

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Knowing what to do when pollutants build up in your fish tank is key to maintaining healthy water quality for your aquatic pets.

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Nitrate Poisoning in Aquarium Fish: Causes and Cures

March 23, 2023 by Momchil

If you notice that your pet goldfish is grotesquely curled up then it’s definitely time to reassess the water quality in your aquarium.

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5 Best Powerheads for a Natural Flow in a Reef Tank

April 26, 2023 by Momchil

In a reef tank, the flow of water is essential for the corals and fish that are used to waves and currents in the oceans.

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Best LED Refugium Lights to Grow Massive Chaetomorpha

September 1, 2022November 14, 2019 by Momchil

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Updated: 09/2022.
As far as natural solutions for saltwater fish tanks go, there’s not much that is cooler than refugiums as a form of aquarium filtration.

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The Best Coral Foods for Rapid Reef Growth in the Aquarium

October 14, 2022November 1, 2019 by Momchil

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Saltwater reef aquariums are the epitome of the hobby.

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Best LED Aquarium Lighting for Reef Tank Corals (2023)

May 11, 2023 by Momchil

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Looking after a reef tank at home requires dedication, profound knowledge, and having the right equipment.

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11 Best LED Aquarium Lighting Units According to Gallon Size

October 14, 2022October 24, 2019 by Momchil

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Updated: 09/2021.

*I wasn’t skilled enough to draw a LED so I drew a bulb instead. Meh.

After their emergence, LED lights have dominated the market in the fishkeeping hobby, and there’s a reason for that.

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Best GFO and Carbon Media Reactors for a Stable Reef Tank

October 14, 2022October 22, 2019 by Momchil


Updated: 05/2021.
When it comes to saltwater aquarium filtration, at times you need more than the regular protein skimmer to get rid of all the pollutants.

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Cloudy Aquarium Water: Why it Happens and How to Clear it?

December 30, 2022October 16, 2019 by Momchil

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So you’ve just set up your new fish tank and nothing seems out of the ordinary.

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How to get rid of the green water in an aquarium (algae bloom)?

December 30, 2022May 18, 2019 by Momchil

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You’ve got your new aquarium started and it’s been going great; your fish seem happy, active and everything seems like smooth sailing from here on out.

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20 Hair Algae Eaters for a SPOTLESS Aquarium

December 29, 2022December 16, 2018 by Momchil

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Algae come in many varieties and forms and more often than not it’s an uninvited intruder rather than a beautiful aquascape addition.

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How to Lower Nitrite Levels in a Freshwater & Saltwater Aquarium on Time?

March 21, 2023 by Momchil


Nitrite can cause significant damage to aquatic inhabitants or even kill them.

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Cause (+ Cures) for a Fish That’s Floating Upside-Down But is Still Alive?

December 4, 2022September 1, 2018 by Momchil

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One day you wake up to the stunning sight of your favorite goldfish acting like a balloon.

A fish floating at top of the tank but not dead yet (even actively moving around) can be confusing to witness. What does that signal?

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The Honest Truth About Black Diamond Blasting Sand Safety in Aquarium

March 20, 2023 by Momchil

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That black sandblasting sand will look amazing under your aquatic plants, right?

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Tips for Buying the Best 125-Gallon Aquarium Light

April 11, 2023 by Momchil

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Having a 125-gallon fish tank is presumably the next level of fishkeeping and, boy, can it be rewarding.

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How Long Does it Take for Free Chlorine to Evaporate From Tap Water Entirely?

March 14, 2023 by Momchil

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Surely many aquarists have heard that chlorine will leave faucet water after some time.

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Essentials When Looking After a Hammerhead Coral (+Tips)

April 18, 2023 by Momchil

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I wish someone had told me how to handle my first hammerhead and save me all the time I spent researching it.

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Mystery SOLVED – Is Distilled Water Particularly Good for Fish Tanks?

March 10, 2023 by Momchil

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The best water for aquarium use should be clean and contain as little contaminants as possible, right?

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Do (and How) They Work – API Quick Start VS Tetra SafeStart?

December 30, 2022June 24, 2018 by Momchil

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There’s an ongoing debate among fishkeepers about whether Tetra’s SafeStart and API’s Quick Start even work.

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Is the Common Super Glue Safe for Use in Aquariums?

March 10, 2023 by Momchil

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It’s understandable if you think that using glue around fish is a bad idea.

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Momchil has had his fair share of aquarium care. He has made MANY mistakes throughout his fishkeeping journey and thus learned A LOT. In Aquanswers, Momchil shares knowledge about freshwater and saltwater home aquariums with the people from his community.

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