Let’s face it. Keeping a reef tank is not a simple chore but there are some basic tenants one can follow to optimize the chances for success. With over 20 years in the hobby I have learned a lot from both my successes and failures. Below are My Top 10 Tips For Keeping a Successful Reef Tank dominated by SPS. I will dive deeper into each item on the list in future blog posts so stay tuned.

The List:

Stability – It is critical to have stability for parameters such as salinity, nitrate, magnesium, and calcium. And perhaps most important in my book for SPS is keeping alkalinity at a consistent level.

Strong Lighting – I have had a lot of MORE