SPS Deep Dive – AquaSD Rainbow Millie
Back in 2008 AquaSD in San Diego was unpacking a shipment of corals and came across a stunning Acropora millepora that created quite a buzz among SPS enthusiast... Read more.
SPS Deep Dive – Cali Tort
There are many choices out there when it comes to selecting eye catching SPS corals for a reef tank. I tend to gravitate to solid colored pieces that contrast n... Read more.
The Benefits of a Remote Sump
It takes a lot of equipment to run a thriving SPS reef tank and that makes it a challenge to fit everything underneath a tank stand. My first reef tank was in a... Read more.
How To Avoid a Skimming Disaster With a Float Switch
I am a big fan of preparing for the worst when it comes to keeping a reef tank and I constantly think about ways to prevent potential disasters before they happ... Read more.
How To Ship SPS Frags
Back in the “old” days when I purchased SPS, I did so at my Local Fish Store (LFS). It was great to swing by every so often, usually on a Saturday, pick up ... Read more.
Switching From Neptune APEX to GHL Profilux 4
Change can be a difficult thing and over the years I have certainly had my moments of resisting it…this is true for life in general and, specifically, the... Read more.
Top 5 Beginner SPS Corals
SPS or Small Polyp Stony corals can be demanding to keep and it is wise for new reef keepers to start off with soft and/or Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals. The m... Read more.
Why Constant Alkalinity Monitoring is Important
How important is it to have stable alkalinity for a reef tank? It’s VERY important. In fact, on my list of Top 10 Tips For Keeping a SPS Reef Tank, I have sta... Read more.
How to Optimize Chaeto Growth
Keeping Chaeto in an algae reactor such as a Pax Bellum ARID is a great way to control nutrients and increase water clarity in a reef tank. It also balances pH... Read more.
Sand Bed or Bare Bottom?
There are a number of healthy debates in the hobby and one of the more popular ones is whether to go with a live sand bed or bare bottom in a reef tank. Folks... Read more.