Best Method For Keeping SPS: Ca Reactor or 2-Part?
It is always good to have options and in reef keeping there are usually many available to run and maintain a reef tank. Â For instance, you do have choices when... Read more.
Aquascaping With CaribSea Life Rock
Years ago I tried to start a reef tank with dry rock and I had a terrible experience. It was one problem after another, including dinoflagellates, cyanobacteria... Read more.
Another Option for an AEFW Dip
For many years I used Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer as a dip to kill AEFW on SPS frags. Bayer is a garden insecticide and it will not only kill AEFW, bu... Read more.
Dosing Bacteria to an Established Reef Tank – Potential Benefits
Years ago when I started to keep reef tanks the only bacteria on my radar were nitrifying bacteria. The goal after cycling a tank was to have a healthy populati... Read more.
Taking Inventory of the Frag Tank
Growing out SPS to cultivate frags can be both a rewarding as well as a frustrating experience. Most of my farmed Acros have thrived while a few have sputtered.... Read more.
SPS Deep Dive – Crayola Plana
I am a big fan of tabling Acropora and one classic I dig is the Crayola Plana. This Acropora plana has a cream colored base, purple tips and green polyps. It is... Read more.
10 Handy Household Items For a Reef Tank
Most of the equipment and supplies used for a reef tank are purchased at a local fish store (LFS) or an online aquarium supply store. But what about shopping at... Read more.
Nothing Good Happens Fast in a Reef Tank
Perhaps you have heard the saying that nothing good happens fast in a reef tank. It is so true. Patience is a key ingredient for success in this hobby, on a num... Read more.
Top 10 Tips For Glueing PVC Pipe
Whether you use PVC pipe for a fish tank or another application, there are certain best practices you can follow when gluing it to achieve the best results. Why... Read more.
SPS Deep Dive – Jackson’s Rainbow Tenuis
These days rainbow Acropora tenuis are very popular among SPS collectors. Many of these corals are shown under blue lights to highlight their florescent colors.... Read more.