5 Maddening Things Marine Fish Do

April 22, 2015 by 4 Comments

I love marine fish. I really do. They’ve been part of my life for decades, and observing their beauty and behavior both in the wild and in aquaria seems to fulfill some primal need in me that’s, frankly, impossible to characterize. But then again, sometimes those scaly little creatures do things that absolutely drive me … [Read More]

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When Should Squabbling Marine Fish Be Separated?

December 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

I recently introduced a Kole tang to my tank, and it keeps getting in fights with the resident yellow tang. So far, neither one has been seriously hurt, but I’m worried about where this is heading. Do I need to separate these two, or will they eventually chill out and coexist peacefully?” Over the years, … [Read More]

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Why Territoriality is a Major Issue in Marine Tanks

October 27, 2014 by 4 Comments

One of the more challenging aspects of marine fishkeeping, particularly for those interested in creating a mixed community of interesting fishes, is choosing different species that will coexist peacefully in captivity. This might seem easy enough given the fact that, in the wild, so many different species can often be found sharing the same patch … [Read More]

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