An exercise in what NOT to do…and the Great Mantis Shrimp Massacre of 1997! It might be hard for some of you to realize but back around 1996 when I started my first saltwater tank the Internet really did not exist. So, when I say that I had no idea what I was doing when…
Well, I had my tank setup with the filter running the tap water, but it was still chlorinated and unsuitable for fish, so I knew I needed to go to the LFS (Local Fish Store) and get some Prime to clean the water, then dump in my fish – I really wanted some African Cichlids…
Well, after much debate I have decided to get a new fish tank. I am still not 100% sure if I want to go freshwater or saltwater, but I know I want to get something bigger than I’ve ever had before, yet not an unmanageable size to the point where I won’t be able to…
Oh no! I am in the first stage of learning, unconscious incompetence, and I have no idea where to start. I am in the dark, send help!!… Well, kinda… Hi, I’m Connor, and this is my first post on our new blog Reef Giants that I started with my buddy Brian. We’ll both be documenting…
