Our Mission
Sea Life Planet exists to help fishkeepers — from first-time betta owners to experienced reef builders — make better decisions for their tanks and the animals in them. Every guide on this site is written to answer the questions we ourselves had (and often got wrong) when we started keeping fish: what actually fits in this tank, what water parameters really matter, and which products are worth the money.
We focus on practical, tested information over generic copy-paste advice. Where it matters, we cite primary sources — scientific literature, manufacturer documentation, and our own tank logs — rather than repeating what every other aquarium blog says.
Our Story
Sea Life Planet was founded by Hektor Jorgo and Chris Brady, two aquarium hobbyists who met through a local marine aquarium society and spent years trading notes on reef chemistry, fish compatibility, and equipment failures (and successes). What started as a shared spreadsheet of "what worked in our tanks" grew into a full site because we kept noticing the same gap: most aquarium content online is either outdated, written by people who've never run a tank, or recycled from the same three sources.
We're based on actual aquarium experience — freshwater community tanks, planted tanks, FOWLR and mixed reef setups — and we update our guides as our own understanding (and the hobby's best practices) evolves.
Meet the Team
Hektor Jorgo — Co-Founder & Marine Biologist
Hektor has kept reef and freshwater aquariums for over 15 years and holds a background in marine biology, with a focus on invertebrate husbandry and water chemistry. He leads species care accuracy on the site — scientific names, compatibility data, and water parameter ranges are reviewed against current literature and his own tank records before publishing.
Chris Brady — Co-Founder & Aquarium Equipment Specialist
Chris specializes in aquarium equipment: filtration, lighting, dosing, and automation. He has set up and maintained dozens of freshwater and saltwater systems, from 10-gallon nano tanks to large reef displays, and leads the product testing and review side of Sea Life Planet.
Our Editorial Standards
- Species guides include scientific (Latin) names, realistic tank size and water parameter ranges, and compatibility notes — not just "easy to care for."
- Product recommendations reflect gear we've used or researched directly. We disclose our Amazon affiliate relationship on every page where it applies.
- Dates matter. Every article shows when it was published and, if applicable, when it was last reviewed and updated.
- We fix mistakes. If you spot an error in one of our guides, contact us — corrections are a priority, not an afterthought.
Get in Touch
Have a question about a specific species, tank setup, or a correction to suggest? Visit our Contact page — we read every message.