Z - Aquarium Dictionary

Aquarium Fish Definition and Glossary

Zeolite :: is a mineral that is used in the chemical filtration component of aquarium filters. Zeolite is used in aquariums to remove ammonia from the tank water. More info on zeolite
Zoanthid :: see Zoanthids, also known as zoas or button polyps.
Zooplankton :: are tiny organisms that are a food source for many animals in the ocean.
Zooxanthellae :: is a dinoflagellate that lives within the cells of various corals. They provide corals with carbon compounds (energy) which the zooxanthellae derive from photosynthesis.