Trachyphylliidae

Class Anthozoa, Order Scleractinia, Family Trachyphylliidae Common names: lobed brain coral, open brain coral Natural origin: Indo-Pacific Sensitivity (Level 2): These corals are generally tolerant, but need to be fed well. Feeding: Trachyphyllidae have impressive prey capture ability. They will ready eat a variety of meaty aquarium foods. Be forewarned, they can even eat small… Read more »

Aquatic Nutrition – Fish and Coral

Over the last 5 years, the aquarium hobby has seen great strides made in feeds and nutritional supplements for both fish and corals.  This has enabled us to keep a greater variety of delicate species, keep fish healthier and longer, captive breed many species including some saltwater fish and feed plants and coral to achieve… Read more »

15 Stresses In The Aquarium And Pond

Stress is a condition in which an animal is unable to maintain a normal physiologic state because of various factors adversely affecting its well-being. It is caused by placing a fish in a situation which is beyond its normal level of tolerance. Any aquarium condition that is not good for the inhabitants may cause excess… Read more »

Sea Salt: Behind the Scenes

by Stan Owens, Division Vice President; Greg Valatka, Director of Operations; Melissa Wright, Quality Engineer, Chemical Products, all from United Pet Group Since the development of Instant Ocean sea salt in 1964, it has grown to become the standard synthetic sea salt formula, used by more aquariums both large and small around the world. Its… Read more »

Five Factors For Choosing Fish For Your First Saltwater Aquarium

Salt water fish generally need more tank consistency, maintenance, and monitoring than their fresh water counterparts. This makes sense considering the ocean provides a more stable environment for its inhabitants than does a freshwater body of water which often changes in size, depth, and temperature. For your first fish community, consider those salt water fish… Read more »