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 patience... 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 invertebrates... 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 trip... 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 these... 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 algae... 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 hear... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – Coral & Fish Food, Supplements and Trace Elements
Over the years I have not used coral food and amino acids too often with my reef tanks. I did use frozen Cyclopeeze and Reef Nutrition’s Oyster Feast and Roti... Read more.
Tips For Keeping a Reef Tank Cool
It is summer and time to keep an eye on the temperature of your reef tank. I like to keep my tanks in the 78 to 79 degree F range but during the summer months my... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – Maintenance & Husbandry
Maintenance and tank husbandry are really important for a reef tank and I do not always look forward to it. But I know it has to be done and in the long run it increases... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – Adding Fish to the New Reef
When I start a new tank I like to come up with what I call a fish stocking plan. It is a list of the fish I would like to add to the tank. The first fish I add have... Read more.