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 move... 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 stable... Read more.
How to Optimize Chaeto Growth
Keeping Chaeto in an algae reactor such as a Pax Bellum ARIDÂ 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.
Best Camera For a Reef Tank?
Is there a clear choice out there for us reef keepers when it comes to finding the best camera for a reef tank? Recently, I did some extensive research while in... Read more.
Dosing Nitrates to Eliminate Cyano?
What? Dosing nitrates to get rid of cyano? A common piece of advice when battling Cyanobacteria or cyano is to lower nutrients since cyano can be fueled by high... Read more.
A Complete Guide to Live Streaming on Facebook & YouTube
I have a 187 gallon reef aquarium and every now and then I like to share it in real time using either Facebook Live or YouTube. The first time I tried this I used... Read more.
Why You Should Seriously Consider Using a Surge Suppressor
Well, I learned the hard way. Last week the controller for my Royal Exclsuiv Red Dragon 3 Speedy 80W pump did not turn back on after I completed a water change.... Read more.
Who Hates Frag Plugs?
Me. Yes, frag plugs serve a great purpose when shipping or displaying frags for potential customers but they look like crap when placed in a display tank. I know,... Read more.