News & Events
$20K Donated by WAMAS to Living Coral Biobank
The Washington DC Area Marine Aquarist Society (WAMAS) announced it has donated $20,000 USD to the Great Barrier Reef Legacy Living Coral Biobank Project
August 1, 2022
Blog
SPS
Our Top 10 Must Have SPS Corals
Taste in corals can be very subjective but there are certain corals that generate a lot of buzz. Here is my list of the top 10 must have SPS corals.
July 28, 2022
Instructional
A Blueprint For Rebooting a Reef Tank
Does it make sense to tear down a thriving reef tank? On the surface it would seem to be a foolish move but a tank with too much coral growth can spell trouble.
July 20, 2022
Water Chemistry
Using Lanthanum Chloride in a Reef, Too Risky?
One option to reduce phosphate in a reef tank is to use Lanthanum chloride. Reef keepers have had success using it but it does come with a lot of risk.
April 20, 2022
Water Chemistry
Managing Phosphate in a Reef Tank
It is very important to prevent phosphate from accumulating in a reef tank since high levels will stress out corals and feed the growth of unwanted algae.
April 15, 2022
SPS
Best Method For Keeping SPS: Ca Reactor or 2-Part?
What is the best method for supplementing calcium and alkalinity to have healthy and happy SPS? A calcium reactor or two part dosing?
April 8, 2022
Aquascaping
Aquascaping With CaribSea Life Rock
Years ago I tried to start a reef tank with dry rock and had a terrible experience. Time to try again with CaribSea Life Rock for my 187 gallon tank reboot.
March 22, 2022
Pests
Another Option for an AEFW Dip
Potassium chloride (KCL) is a great dip for AEFW. It is not hazardous to humans like the Bayer dip and it is a clear solution, allowing you to see AEFW.
March 14, 2022
Instructional
Dosing Bacteria to an Established Reef Tank – Potential Benefits
Bacteria dosing these days is not limited to new reef tanks. Many reef keepers dose bacteria to established tanks. Is this necessary?
December 21, 2021
SPS
Taking Inventory of the Frag Tank
Growing out SPS to cultivate frags can be both a rewarding as well as a frustrating experience. In this article I touch on some specific examples.
December 12, 2021
SPS
SPS Deep Dive – Crayola Plana
The Crayola plana sports thin, dense branches and can exhibit a lot of polyp extension when happy. The coral requires moderate to strong lighting.
November 19, 2021
Instructional
10 Handy Household Items For a Reef Tank
Most equipment and supplies used for a reef tank are purchased at a LFS or online. But what about shopping at a grocery store or hardware store?
November 10, 2021