Top 5 Most Underrated (and CHEAP) SPS Corals
There are SO many SPS corals to choose from these days and many are being sold at ridiculously high prices. Sorry, but I can’t justify paying a few hundred do... Read more.
What to Dose For SPS? Supplements, Additives & Coral Food
You can ask successful reefkeepers what they dose for SPS in terms of supplements, additives and coral food and chances are you will get a few different answers... Read more.
5 Tips to Raise pH in a Reef Tank
An acceptable pH for a reef tank is between 7.8 and 8.5. However, I have found my SPS corals do better when pH is in the 8.1 to 8.5 range. There are several rea... Read more.
When Is It The Right Time to Reboot a Reef Tank?
Sometimes it is obvious when it is necessary to reboot a reef tank but sometimes it is not. Let’s start with some obvious circumstances. If a tank is struggli... Read more.
Top 5 Fastest Growing SPS Corals
There is a well known saying out there that says good things come to those who wait. This saying is certainly relevant to keeping an SPS reef tank since patienc... Read more.
Fighting Problematic Algae With Chemicals – A Risky Proposition
What is a reef tank? In simple terms, it is an attempt to re-create a slice of the ocean in a home. These captive ecosystems contain fish, corals and invertebra... Read more.
Tips on How to Prepare a Reef Tank Before Leaving on Vacation
Vacations are awesome but for a reef keeper they can be a bit stressful. I do get nervous before heading out to decompress away from home, especially when the t... Read more.
How to Reduce DOA’s When Ordering Livestock Online
When fish or corals are shipped via an overnight service, I am a BIG believer in having that livestock delivered to either a UPS or FedEx customer center. At th... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – Coral Stocking Plan
I like to take my time when stocking a reef tank with corals. One reason why I wait is due to the inevitable ugly phase. Most reef tanks will have some type of ... Read more.
Why Reef Keeping Has Become Harder
I have been tending to reef tanks for many, many years and in my view reef keeping has become harder. How is this possible? Whether you agree or disagree, just ... Read more.