Tropical fish are beautiful, aquatic pets. In fact, many people keep tropical fish as their primary home pets. However, tropical fish do get an illness known as Ich. It is caused by microscopic parasites that can be passed from one fish or even pet to another. Certain types of food and water sources may also […]
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The Pycnopodia Helianthoides, Sunflower Sea Star, Sunflower Starfish, or Banded Brittle Star, are some of the largest sea stars. Sunflower sea stars are a popular choice among aquarium residents and marine aquarists. They are readily available, relatively affordable, and easy to care for in most aquariums. Sunflower sea stars are fairly large sea stars found
Starfish have a unique water vascular system that connects to their feet and allows them to move. Known as “tube feet,” these structures in the water vascular system use what is called an ampulla to push water through them, expanding and contracting the foot. The ampulla is an important structure in the water vascular system
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The Majano Anemone is one of the most common pests in reef aquariums. This pest is very unsightly and can overgrow or kill corals, it is also known to sting and poison fish. A Majano anemone is a pest of the sea, and it’s the most common nuisance that plagues saltwater aquariums. It’s a tiny
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Purple starfish are sea creatures. Like all sea creatures, they come with their own set of challenges and quirks. And similarly, like humans, they have different personalities too. Stylaster martensii is typically referred to as the purple starfish, but one of its other names, the giant-five-armed starfish, hints at how spectacularly its deep violet coloration
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If you have recently purchased fish, then you will definitely need to quarantine them before adding them to the tank. Aquariums and tanks are a big investment. You want your fish to be healthy, but also you don’t want to take a chance on them being sick. Quarantine tanks help ensure that your new additions
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The starfish is a creature that’s found all over the world and it is one of those animals that most people love to see in their favorite aquariums. But do you know what the starfish truly is and what is its lifespan? The starfish is a sea creature with five or more long arms. These
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Starfish, also known as sea stars, are not fish. They’re spiny-skinned animals called echinoderms. Starfish have tube feet that help them move and capture prey. Some starfish have more than 20 arms covered in tiny suction cups. They have a unique way of eating. Their stomach can come out through their mouth, so they can
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Ravioli Starfish is a very cute-looking starfish. It is commonly called the sea cookie is part of the Starfish family. Its scientific name is “Plinthaster dentatus”. The ravioli starfish is a close relative of the chocolate chip starfish but is much larger. They have colorful spots and they are easy to care for. It has
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Blue starfish are among the most popular sea stars. This is because of their vibrant blue color, their appearing in masses in tide pools, and the fact that they have a shell. While they can be found in many places around the globe, they are native to colder waters. Blue starfish come in a range
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