In this video, we recap Day 2 of my Reef A Palooza Orlando 2019 experience. Check out what you may have missed, highlights of the latest products, amazing animals that were not on the first video, and the incredible amount of effort people put in to throw this amazing show for us all. [...]
Acropora are what many consider to be the king of SPS corals. They are some of the most challenging stony corals to keep. There is more information and technology available today than ever before, some of which we will cover right now! #tidalgardens #coral #acropora Music: Tracks: “Peace of [...]
SPS or Small Polyp Stony corals can be demanding to keep and it is wise for new reef keepers to start off with soft and/or Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals. The move up to SPS can be made once sustained success is achieved with softies and LPS. However, those who graduate to SPS should not jump in [...]
By any definition, the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s Queensland coast has had a hard time of it recently. Outbreaks of Crown of Thorns Stars, unprecedented levels of bleaching (some reports say 30% of the coral has been damaged or lost), along with outwash from recent floods have [...]
The Bizarro Cyphastrea is arguably the most sought after of all varieties of cyphastrea available in the hobby today. In perfect coloration this coral displays a beautiful deep purple base, with the polyps showcasing a beautiful contrasting yellow with red mouths. Other common forms of [...]
One day, I was browsing facebook when I went to one of my groups and saw a post by Reinaldo of Pirates Reef Corals that showed off some amazing acroporas. Funny part was that I have the EXACT same corals, and while they looked great in my tank, he was pulling some unbelievable colors on the same sp [...]
One of the most wondrous living things on earth is coral. Humans view its diversity and hues as a gorgeous, underwater decoration. But, it is a living organism that supports the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of species in the underwater ecosystem. Man may appreciate its [...]
Since its introduction to the reef aquarium hobby, the Walt Disney acropora has become a household name and a must-have piece for acropora collectors. The semi-recent surge of multi-colored rainbow tenuis that seems to have started with the Walt Disney, has captivated a large portion [...]