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SPS Deep Dive – Tyree Red Dragon

SPS Deep Dive – Tyree Red Dragon

tyree red dragon - reefs
Limited edition corals generate a lot of buzz when released, and the Tyree Red Dragon was at the top of the LE hit list a few years ago. Why did this coral grab so much attention? Well, it was unique due to its red/fuchsia color, white color polyps and growth pattern.…

Review: My Reef Creations Nilsen (Kalk) Reactor

Review: My Reef Creations Nilsen (Kalk) Reactor

Kalk-Reactor-Picture - reefsOver the years, a kalk reactor has always been an integral part of my reef keeping setup.  I have used one to dose kalkwasser via my RODI top off to boost pH, which is lowered by my calcium reactor, and to augment my tank’s calcium and alkalinity levels.  …

The Trials & Tribulations of a Young Reef Tank

The Trials & Tribulations of a Young Reef Tank

Cloudy water pic - reefsStarting and maintaining a successful reef tank is not an easy task, even for veterans of the hobby. There are many curveballs out there capable of bringing a reef keeper to their knees that can cause them to “cry uncle”, especially during the early part of a tank’s life.…

SPS Deep Dive – Stylophora Coral

SPS Deep Dive – Stylophora Coral

Who likes to gaze at a reef tank containing SPS with bright and vivid colors? I do. Of course there are some best practices one can follow to achieve great colors but SPS coral selection plays a key role.…

Reef Tank Tip – Resist The Urge to Submerge

Reef Tank Tip – Resist The Urge to Submerge


There are a number of best practices for reefkeeping and one of the bigger ones in my book is to try and minimize the amount of time I put my hands in the tank. I consider myself a perfectionist and when I started to keep reefs I was always looking at my tanks and tinkering with the rocks or corals to achieve a “better” look.…

Bayer Dip: Preventing Red Bugs and AEFW

Bayer Dip: Preventing Red Bugs and AEFW

Bayer dip reefbum - reefsKeeping a healthy and thriving reef tank is dependent on a lot of variables, including the prevention of pests – just like in our natural oceans, parasites do make their way into our living room reefs.…