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How to Handle Starfish

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Starfish, also known as sea stars, are a marine dwelling echinoderm that can be found on beaches and tide pools throughout the world. According to National Geographic, there are over 2,000 species of this creature, but they all share a common appearance consisting of boney and brittle calcified skin

How to Setup a Marine Aquarium

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A marine, or saltwater, aquarium requires more equipment expertise than a simple freshwater aquarium. Most marine aquariums include live rock -- living rock formations that not only make the aquarium look pretty, but that keep the ecosystem balanced and filter out nitrates. Setting up an aquarium, e

Tips on Breeding Seahorses

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Seahorses breed frequently in home aquariums. They are prone to monogamous relationships. The courtship ritual between seahorses is a long arduous process that takes several days. Eventually they will enter into the mating dance that will often continue for as long as 8 hours. The female will then u

How to Hook Up a Skimmer

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Protein skimmers provide excellent filtration for a saltwater tank. By aggressively mixing air with water, they remove organic matter from the water before it has a chance to rot. Organic matter sticks to the outside of the bubbles produced by the skimmer. The bubbles are pushed upwards into a narro