The overnight shipping industry has become less reliable, which is a problem when shipping live corals. Here are some thoughts on how to overcome these issues.
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.
Bacteria dosing these days is not limited to new reef tanks. Many reef keepers dose bacteria to established tanks. Is this necessary?
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?
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.
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.
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).
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?
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?
Vacations are awesome but for a reef keeper they can be a bit stressful. Here are some tips on how to prepare a reef tank before leaving on vacation.
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.
I have been tending to reef tanks for many, many years and in my view reef keeping has become harder. How is this possible?