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1. Begin by removing any dirt or debris that may be on the wood. Use a stiff brush and rinse with warm water to get rid of anything clinging to it. 2. Submerge the Mopani wood in an aquarium safe bleach solution for up to 15 minutes (add 1 cup of bleach per gallon of…

Yes, the Boston Aquarium does have sharks. The aquarium has more than 100 species of aquatic life from around the world, including a variety of sharks! These include Sand Tiger Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Bamboo Sharks and Blacktip Reef Sharks. Guests can experience these majestic creatures up close in the Giant Ocean Tank’s Shark & Ray…

The pearlscale angelfish is a beautiful marine fish that is native to the reefs of the Indo-Pacific region. The body of this fish is oval in shape and it has a laterally compressed body. The head of the fish is large and it has a small mouth. This species of fish can grow up to…

A fish tank filter pump works by circulating water throughout the tank to remove harmful substances such as debris, toxins and uneaten food. The filter typically consists of a mechanical filtration component, biological filtration component and chemical filtration component. The mechanical component traps large pieces of debris like gravel and other particles while the biological…

Lowering magnesium levels in a reef tank can be accomplished by doing regular water changes with low-magnesium saltwater. This will help to dilute the magnesium concentration of the tank and reduce overall magnesium content. It is important to regularly test for magnesium levels so that any spikes can be identified quickly and addressed as soon…