A Regal Angelfish is a striking addition to any reef tank, standing out among other fish as one of the main attractions. They have bright orange/canary yellow bodies with beautiful blue accents and vertical white bars.…
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My goal is to help hobbyists create the reef tank of their dreams. That’s it. And to do that I focus on three main areas: Cultivation, Education and Inspiration. My blog, online course, and book are the educational tools I use to share knowledge I have accumulated over the years, providing a roadmap for success.
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SPS Deep Dive – Tyree Lime in The Sky
If you are a stag collector then you will want a Tyree Lime in The Sky, an electric lime green staghorn that is much sought after by SPS collectors. I do favor stags since they can be fast growers, have far reaching branches and remind me of what you would see in a natural reef with fish swimming in and out of coral.…
Annual Maintenance Plans – Do You Have One?
Reef keeping is a very gratifying hobby but it does take a lot of work to successfully maintain a thriving reef tank. Weekly and monthly maintenance chores such as water changes, re-calibrating pH probes, testing parameters, swapping out carbon or kalkwasser all help to keep a captive reef firing on all cylinders.…
Acclimating Fish to a Reef Tank
Minimizing stress is the name of the game when acclimating fish to a reef tank, so it is important to follow some some basic rules to ensure fish have a healthy transition to their new environment.
Step one is to equalize the temperature of the water in the bag with the temperature of the tank.…
Reef Tank Chillers: Are You Chillin?
There are a lot of variables that can impact the health of a reef tank and temperature is something that should be watched carefully during the warm summer months. A chiller is the best way to keep things cool but they are high ticket items.…
How To Eliminate and Prevent Diatoms in a Reef Tank
Ok, first of all, what are they? Well, diatoms are a brown algae that typically appear in a reef tank that has just completed its cycle but they can also appear in an established reef tank. They can cover sand, rock, pumps, glass, you name it.…
Review: Coast To Coast Custom Aquariums Frag Tank
When I initially planned out my new reef tank setup, I was going to purchase a custom glass display tank and an acrylic frag tank. My thought was to spend the extra $$ for a high-quality display and be economical with the frag tank.…
SPS Deep Dive – Tyree Red Dragon
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.…
Are Metal Halides Making a Comeback?
LEDs are all the rage, so you may be wondering why I am doing a review of a metal halide fixture, especially one that has been around for a number of years. Well, here is the story…and I am sticking to it.…
Using a Booster Pump to Improve RODI Performance
A RODI system is an important piece of equipment for maintaining a healthy reef tank. It purifies water and limits problematic algae growth by removing things like silicates, phosphates and nitrates.…