Peninsula Tank Build – The Custom Aquarium
The largest tank I have ever owned was a 225 gallon aquarium that measured 72”L x 30”W x 24”T. It seemed like a big tank and I was not gung-ho about going... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – The Custom Stand
I prefer wooden aquarium stands. Two choices exist with this material. You can go with 100% wood or you can have a wooden skin over a metal frame made of aluminum... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – Moving The Tank Into the House
There is always a lot of tension building up inside me leading up to the day a large tank is moved into my house. Multiple parties are typically involved... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – Road Trip
I live about six hours from Coast To Coast Custom Aquariums in New Jersey so it is a long trip down and back to pick up a tank, especially when you do it in one... Read more.
Peninsula Tank Build – Project Kick-off
Whenever I get the itch to start up a new tank I begin to think about where it can go in the house. I weigh the practicality of various locations and then I start... Read more.
Rappin’ With ReefBum – SPS Masters Series
I am really excited about my next three guests on Rappin’ With ReefBum! On Sunday (11/1) at 7P EST I had the pleasure of welcoming Adam Dickerson from Battlcorals.... Read more.
Can You Have Too Much Coral in a Reef Tank?
Is it possible to have too much coral in a reef tank? You bet. Certain SPS colonies in my 187 gallon tank have become way too happy, overtaking a lot of real estate... Read more.
How to Keep SPS Coral Part 4: Testing Your Aquarium
Today there are a few options available for keeping tabs on how a tank is doing. Perhaps the most common method is to use hobby-grade test kits like those from Salifert.... Read more.
How to Keep SPS Coral Part 3: Selection & Placement
One key to keeping an eye catching SPS dominated reef is to plan ahead and think about what the reef might look like in a year or two when it matures. Do your homework... Read more.
How to Keep SPS Coral Part 2: Aquascaping & Planning Ahead
When I started out in this hobby many years ago I have to admit I was clueless when it came to properly aquascaping a SPS dominant reef tank. The wall of rock I... Read more.