Top 5 Most Underrated (and CHEAP) SPS Corals
There are SO many SPS corals to choose from these days and many are being sold at ridiculously high prices. Sorry, but I can’t justify paying a few […]
What to Dose For SPS? Supplements, Additives & Coral Food
You can ask successful reefkeepers what they dose for SPS in terms of supplements, additives and coral food […]
5 Tips to Raise pH in a Reef Tank
An acceptable pH for a reef tank is between 7.8 and 8.5. However, I have found my SPS corals do better when pH is in the 8.1 to 8.5 range.
There are several reasons why pH might be […]
When Is It The Right Time to Reboot a Reef Tank?
Sometimes it is obvious when it is necessary to reboot a reef tank but sometimes it is not. Let’s start with some obvious circumstances.
If a tank is […]
Top 5 Fastest Growing SPS Corals
There is a well known saying out there that says good things come to those who wait. This saying is certainly relevant to keeping an SPS reef tank since patience is a critical component to having success. Years ago folks, […]
Fighting Problematic Algae With Chemicals – A Risky Proposition
What is a reef tank? In simple terms, it is an attempt to re-create a slice of the ocean in a home. These captive ecosystems contain fish, corals and […]
Tips on How to Prepare a Reef Tank Before Leaving on Vacation
Vacations are awesome but for a reef keeper they can be a bit stressful. I do get nervous before heading out to decompress away from home, especially […]
How to Reduce DOA’s When Ordering Livestock Online
When fish or corals are shipped via an overnight service, I am a BIG believer in having that livestock delivered to either a UPS or FedEx customer center. […]
Peninsula Tank Build – Coral Stocking Plan
This is Part #20 in a series of blog posts about my 225 gallon peninsula tank build.
I like to take my time when stocking a reef tank with corals. One […]
Why Reef Keeping Has Become Harder
I have been tending to reef tanks for many, many years and in my view reef keeping has become harder. How is this possible? Whether you agree or […]
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