Ammonia ( H3) The presence of ammonia in aquarium water is the #1 killer of fish. The primary sources of ammonia are the decaying of organic material (primarily uneaten food) and excreted waste from the fishes’ gills. An ammonia level as low as .5 part per million (ppm) creates stress upon fish compromising the natural… Read more »
This Hawkfish, or going by its scientific name of cirrhitops fasciatus, has a bright red body with bluish-white freckles on the face and light vertical stripes along the body. Although most Hawkfish grow large, a few Hawkfish species, such as the Hawaiian Banded Hawkfish, remain fairly petite, which makes them suitable for smaller aquariums. The… Read more »
Calcium is used by all salt-water organisms. Some animals use much more than others do; in fact, to some animals, calcium is one of the major components of the diet. Therefore certain types of salt water systems require more attention to the calcium levels. In all salt-water aquariums, calcium must added to replenish the amount… Read more »