Seatech Aquariums

Fishkeeping Fast Fact of the Day:

Certain species of zoanthid corals can be lethal. They're notorious for what's known as palytoxin poisoning.

Learn more about it in our post: https://seatechaquariums.com/toxic-corals-zoanthids-palytoxin-poisoning

Toxic Corals in the Aquarium Hobby: Zoanthids and Palytoxin Poisoning - Seatech Aquariums Toxic corals can endanger livestock and humans. Zoanthid corals are popular for reef tanks, but they are also notorious for what’s known as palytoxin poisoning.

In honor of National Tell an Old Joke Day, here's a classic one for ya:

You can tune a guitar, but you can't tuna fish! 🥁

Thank you, thank you. We're here all week.

(By the way, that's one type of fish that's NOT ideal for a fish tank. The huge fish needs plenty of room to swim, and it's strong enough that it could hurt itself when it slams into a tank.)

Are you ready to take your aquarium to the next level -- or a lower level, in this case?

It's possible to change your existing freshwater aquarium into a saltwater aquarium, and it's typically not that hard.

You just need to know the right steps, and we can help guide you.

How to Transform a Freshwater Aquarium into a Saltwater Aquarium It's possible to transform a freshwater aquarium into a saltwater aquarium, but the type of livestock you have will be a factor.

Is there anything more amazing than our oceans' reefs?

In honor of Coral Reef Awareness Week, we'd like to remind you of some of the ways you can help preserve our coral reefs for future generations.

1. Save energy at home and at work.
2. Use environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
3. Minimize the use of fertilizers.
4. Recycle and dispose of trash properly.
5. Choose all-natural/organic sunscreen.

Visit epa.gov to learn more.

It's All-American Pet Photo Day, so let's see em!

Post a picture of yourself with your aquarium and tag us! We want to see those smiles! 😁

🥚 Eggs yolks...who would have thought?

We don't really recommend giving fish human food, but egg yolks are among several human foods that typically don't harm fish when used properly.

But there definitely are some foods that could.

See which other human foods to avoid placing in your aquarium in our post: 🥬

Can Fish Eat Human Food? | Is Human Food Safe for Pet Fish? Can fish eat human food? The answer is mostly “no,” but there are some possible exceptions ... maybe, if you're really in a crunch.

The betta fish: The perpetual patriot. 😄

Happy Fourth of July!

Here's to all the colors in the sky ... and all the colors under the sea.

Lookin' like it wants to give you a big smooch, the kissing gourami can certainly make you feel loved.

The kissing fish may be seen locking lips with each other, as well as plants and other objects.

But "Aww, how cute," isn't really an appropriate reaction. When they "kiss" each other, it's more of a fight. They may even injure their jaws, although that's rare.

Still, those pouty lips make these fish a sight to behold!