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Elegant Reef - Tropical Fish Studio

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Elegant Reef - Tropical Fish Studio

We are San Antonio's premier tropical fish store. We thrive to make sure our customers have what they need when they need it at a price everyone can afford!
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Located near the San Antonio airport, Elegant Reef stocks a large variety of aquarium supplies and livestock for fresh and saltwater aquariums.

12/11/2024

When fish appreciate the home you’ve built for them 🥰

12/11/2024

A clean-up crew in a reef tank is essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem balance by consuming detritus, algae, and uneaten food, which helps prevent harmful waste buildup.

Imagine having a dedicated cleaning staff who work around the clock keeping your reef tank clean? Turn your dream into reality with CUC critters. By far, the cutest and best way to maintain a clean and vibrant tank!

12/10/2024

It’s so neat to see when fish are equally as curious about you 🥰

12/08/2024

The razorback musk turtle is a hardy and relatively low-maintenance pet, ideal for dedicated turtle enthusiasts. It requires a well-maintained aquatic habitat with clean, filtered water, basking areas, and UVB lighting to support its health. Feeding should include a balanced diet of aquatic turtle pellets, live or frozen prey, and occasional leafy greens.

12/07/2024

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12/06/2024

Happy Friday! Time to kick back and relax 😌

12/06/2024

At Elegant Reef, we’re incredibly thankful to be your trusted source for all things aquarium-related. Supporting fish hobbyists with top-quality dry goods, supplies, fish food, and equipment is our passion. We’re grateful to be part of your journey in keeping your aquatic companions happy and healthy!

12/04/2024

https://a-z-animals.com/education/endangered-efforts-axolotl/

The axolotl is native to Mexico and is threatened by pollution, development and climate change. Learn more about it here.

12/04/2024

Celestial pearl danios (Danio margaritatus) are small, brightly colored freshwater fish native to shallow, vegetated ponds in the highlands of Myanmar (Burma). These stunning fish, often called galaxy rasboras, are known for their iridescent blue bodies adorned with white spots and bright orange fins. In the wild, they thrive in densely planted environments and feed primarily on small invertebrates, algae, and plankton. In captivity, they enjoy a diet of high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods like daphnia and brine shrimp, which help maintain their vibrant colors and health.

12/02/2024

Check out this article if you are a fan of keeping scolys and other big meaty LPS corals!

Let’s talk Scolymia Care! Scolymia, or Scoly for short, are an extremely well-known and popular LPS coral in our hobby! While these corals have been reclassified as “Homophyllia australis…

12/01/2024

Last day to take advantage of awesome savings for Black Friday weekend at Elegant Reef - Tropical Fish Studio!

➡️ 20% OFF ALL Fish, Coral, Inverts, & Live Plants

➡️ 10% OFF All Aquariums (up to 55 Gallons)

➡️ 20% OFF All Aquariums Larger Than 55 Gallons

➡️ 10% OFF ALL Accessories with Aquarium Purchase

11/30/2024

Terrariums, palladiums, and tanks galore!

11/29/2024

Just when we thought they couldn’t get any cuter 🥹😭

11/29/2024

Happy Friday! 20% off of fish, coral, inverts, and plants starts today!

Plus 10% off of aquariums up to 55 gallons & 20% off of aquariums larger than 55 gallons!!

11/28/2024

Greetings Fellow Fish Enthusiasts,
Just a quick reminder to let you know that Elegant Reef will be closed today.

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

https://www.elegant-reef.com/

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11/28/2024

Plants on plants on plants available for our 3 day Black Friday savings -starting Friday at 10am!! 🙃 see you there!

Address

301 W Nakoma Street
San Antonio, TX
78216

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12103087333

Website

http://www.elegant-reef.com/

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It’s so neat to see when fish are equally as curious about you 🥰

The 2.1 gallon paludarium from UNS

A seahorse's strike is incredibly fast, typically taking less than 1 millisecond. This rapid motion, known as "pivot feeding," allows the seahorse to capture prey with remarkable speed and precision. Their specialized snouts create a vacuum effect, pulling in tiny prey like plankton or small crustaceans. This efficiency is crucial, as seahorses rely on stealth and quick reflexes to feed in their natural environments.

In the calm of fall, there's nothing like watching fish swim peacefully, their colors as rich as autumn leaves

Longnose butterflyfish (species like Forcipiger flavissimus) are beautiful additions to reef tanks. Here’s what they typically like to eat and some benefits of having them: Diet in a Reef Tank: Meaty foods: They enjoy live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other small invertebrates. Zooplankton: In their natural habitat, they often feed on zooplankton, so foods mimicking this will help them thrive. Algae: They may pick at algae, although they are not primarily algae eaters. Sponges and worms: In the wild, they often eat small polychaete worms and coral polyps. In a reef tank, it's essential to provide sponge-based foods or other commercial diets formulated for butterflyfish. Benefits of Having One in a Reef Tank: Aesthetics: Longnose butterflyfish have striking yellow and black colors that stand out in the tank. Pest control: They might help control populations of certain pests like bristle worms or small crustaceans, though they could nip at small polyps, so caution is needed in coral-heavy tanks. Unique Behavior: Their active, darting swimming style and inquisitive behavior bring energy to the aquarium. While they can be reef-safe with caution, it’s important to monitor their interactions with corals, as they may occasionally nip at soft coral polyps.

Name something cuter chewing its food 🥹

Tranquil Tuesday vibes: Let their shimmer be a soothing reminder to slow down and simply be.

Love watching this cutie hunt 😍

So many possibilities with these paludarium tanks 😍

These guys always remind me of windbreakers from the 90's

The cleaner wrasse forms a symbiotic relationship with reef fish by providing cleaning services in exchange for food. Reef fish visit "cleaning stations" where the cleaner wrasse removes parasites, dead skin, and harmful bacteria from their scales, gills, and mouths. This mutualistic interaction benefits the wrasse, which gains a reliable food source, while the reef fish enjoy improved health and reduced parasite loads. This relationship plays a vital role in maintaining the overall health of reef ecosystems.

Here are 10 interesting facts about the Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris): Distinctive Appearance: The Queen Angelfish is known for its vibrant blue and yellow coloring, with a prominent blue "crown" or "mask" on its forehead, which gives it its regal name. Habitat: It is primarily found in the warm waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and along the coast of Florida. Diet: Queen Angelfish are omnivores, feeding on a variety of sponges, algae, invertebrates, and occasionally small fish. In captivity, they require a diet that includes both plant and animal matter. Size: Adult Queen Angelfish can grow up to 18 inches (about 45 cm) in length, making them one of the larger angelfish species. Lifespan: In the wild, they can live for up to 15 years, while in captivity, with proper care, they can live even longer. Behavior: Queen Angelfish are usually solitary or found in pairs, especially during breeding season. They are territorial and can be aggressive towards other fish, particularly other angelfish. Reproduction: They are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs. During spawning, a pair will rise into the water column to release eggs and sperm, which then drift with the currents. Juvenile Appearance: Juvenile Queen Angelfish look quite different from adults. They have a darker blue color with vertical white bars and yellow tail fins, gradually changing to the adult coloration as they mature. Symbiotic Relationships: Juvenile Queen Angelfish often act as "cleaner fish," removing parasites from other larger fish. This behavior diminishes as they grow older. Aquarium Care: In captivity, they require a large tank (at least 180 gallons) with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. They are considered moderately difficult to keep due to their specific dietary needs and sensitivity to water conditions.