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
Blog
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
Instructional
Nothing Good Happens Fast in a Reef Tank
Perhaps you have heard the saying that nothing good happens fast in a reef tank. It is so true. Patience is a key ingredient for success in this hobby.
November 2, 2021
Instructional
Top 10 Tips For Glueing PVC Pipe
Whether you use PVC pipe for a fish tank or another application, there are certain best practices you can follow when glueing it to achieve the best results.
October 26, 2021
SPS
SPS Deep Dive – Jackson’s Rainbow Tenuis
These days rainbow acropora tenuis are very popular among SPS collectors. One that shouldn’t be overlooked is Jackson’s Rainbow Tenuis.
October 19, 2021
SPS
Top 5 Most Underrated (and CHEAP) SPS Corals
There are a number of great options for budget conscious reefers when it comes to selecting SPS for a tank. Here are my Top 5 Most Underrated SPS Corals.
October 13, 2021
Coral & Fish Nutrition
What to Dose For SPS? Supplements, Additives & Coral Food
How important is it to add coral food such as amino acids or other additives to your tank to have a thriving collection of SPS?
October 7, 2021
Instructional
5 Tips to Raise pH in a Reef Tank
If you have suppressed pH in your reef tank (7.7 to 7.9) then here are 5 tips to raise it to a more acceptable range (8.1 to 8.5).
September 29, 2021
Instructional
When Is It The Right Time to Reboot a Reef Tank?
Sometimes it is obvious when it is necessary to reboot a struggling reef tank but at times it is not. Does it make sense to do it when a tank is doing well?
September 22, 2021
SPS
Top 5 Fastest Growing SPS Corals
Are you interested in having a mature reef sooner rather than later? If so, check out my list of the Top 5 Fastest Growing SPS corals.
September 9, 2021
Instructional
Fighting Problematic Algae With Chemicals, A Risky Proposition
You have two basic options when fighting algae in a reef tank. Fight it via natural means or use chemicals. What is the best method?
September 2, 2021