Local Fish Stores – A Vital Part of the Reef Tank Ecosystem
When I first started in this hobby many years ago I frequented a few local fish stores to pick the owners’ brains to better understand how they achieved succ... Read more.
Why I Ditched GFO For an Algae Reactor
During all my years keeping reef tanks I have always stuck by what has worked for me and resisted change. For instance, I have had great results using metal hal... Read more.
SPS Deep Dive – Purple Monster
One of the great things about this hobby are the nicknames given to designer, high end Acropora. The Icefire Enchinata, ORA Pearlberry, Strawberry Shortcake, Ty... Read more.
Focus on Fish – MochaVinci Clownfish
During my twenty plus years keeping reef tanks I have usually had a pair of clownfish in my display. I just love them. Not only are they colorful, but they can ... Read more.
UPDATE: Using a DSLR For Facebook Live
A while ago I provided a how to guide on how to use a DSLR for Facebook Live, a tutorial specifically for Canon EOS DSLRs. Over the last few months I have learn... Read more.
How I Hit The Live Rock Mother Lode!
I was down in Florida on vacation for a few days and I had an opportunity to visit a LFS in Orlando, Florida and cherry pick some Haitian live rock for my reef ... Read more.
Tank Crashes – A Part of Reef Keeping
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to keeping a successful captive reef tank and unfortunately a tank can go south in a hurry if one of those parts g... Read more.
Product Showcase: Easy Reefs Masstick Fish Food
Marine fish on natural reefs are always in feeding mode, as they hunt down food in the water column or pick for food on live rock as they swim in and around the... Read more.
How I Beat Cyano
Cyano is a common pest that can rear its ugly head when excess nutrients are present. It is often referred to as a form of algae but it is actually a bacteria (... Read more.
Is Bigger Better When it Comes to a Protein Skimmer?
Bigger is better when it comes to a protein skimmer, right? Not necessarily. Using a high capacity protein skimmer on a smaller tank can be problematic. Why? We... Read more.