The Kole tang is a great choice for most aquarists. This article covers just what this fish requires, how it behaves, and how you can take care of it. By the time you are done reading this article you should know if the Kole is the right fish for you.

Americans and I'm assuming most Europeans, have a natural dislike of worms. They're creepy, sometimes slimy, and they move in what seems an unnatural and distasteful way. I remember going fishing when I was a kid and putting the red earth worm on my hook. As soon as the sharp end of the hook would penetrate the worm's flesh it would wiggle vigorously and inevitably turn its head toward my hand as if it were trying to bite me. I knew even then that earth worms didn't bite, but I still hated the odd little way the worm moved.

It's probably the biggest question asked by someone starting their first reef tank: which corals are good for beginners.  Fortunately there are several species that are hardy, easy to care for, and also quite affordable. They can survive most beginner's mistakes and provide an incredible amount of beauty for minimal effort. This article lists several species that are as close to "bullet proof" corals as one can get.

One of the most frequently asked questions by new reef tank owners is, "what should should I get in my clean up crew and how many?" The clean up crew, commonly abbreviated CUC, is composed of several different types of animals, usually snails, hermit crabs, and other useful invertebrates. As the name suggests they are included in the reef tank to help clean up left over food and detritus. This article will explain the pros and cons of a CUC, suggestions for members, and stocking amounts.

I've always liked looking at sea urchins so it was natural that I would want one for my tank. However, most urchins are not reef safe. Those that are can often get large and do a number on rock work. That's where a tuxedo urchin comes in.

These amusing little yellow fish have become more popular in the last couple of years and so you are more likely to see them in your local fish shop.  Prices have gone down from $15 just 2 years ago to $5 which is probably about where it will stay. Because these fish are small, brightly colored, interesting to watch, and affordable, many aquarists are going to think about getting one, or two, or three.  By the time you are done reading this article you should know if the yellow clown goby is for you, and what you need to know to take care of it.

Excessive algae growth is one of the main reasons given by people for not entering the fishkeeping hobby.  "I don't want to spend all day scraping the side of the tank" said with a shrug, has been uttered many times by would-be aquarists or those who have given up on the hobby.  However, controlling algae is actually quite simple once you know how.  Sure, you may occasionally have to scrape the side of the tank, but proper practices can keep that chore to a minimum.  In this article you will learn how to control algae in your fish tank so that it doesn't become a nuisance.

This article from the U.K. Daily Mail web site is about a poor woman who was fined and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device for selling a goldfish to a 14 year old boy.  This is in violation of a 2006 law passed in the U.K. regarding the health and wellbeing of animals.  While we may deride our European cousins for this sort of stupidity, it is also true we are closely approaching the same here in the United States.

In this article we will discuss the chocolate chip starfish, how to choose one, acclimate it, and take care of it and feed it.  By the time you are done reading this short article, and watching the video, you should know if the chocolate chip starfish is a good choice for your tank.

There are many types of sea stars available to aquarists.  It can be difficult to know which ones to get.  In this article we will discuss just one, the red (or deep red) linkia. By the end of the article, you should know if this is the starfish for your tank or not and what you need to make sure it stays alive and healthy.