Bounce corals are some of the most eye-catching and bizarre specimens in the reef aquarium hobbybut what actually causes these corals to develop such unusual bubble-like features? In this video, we dive into the science, speculation, and observations behind the "bounce" phenomenon. From genetic mutations to environmental triggers, find out what might be responsible for transforming ordinary corals into these puffy, polyp-heavy wonders.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdAIpjFq4vygKzXAyDKKtQ/joinhttp://www.tidalgardens.com#tidalgardens #coral #reefaquariumCheck out our Amazon Affiliate Links to Items we use at Tidal Gardens The salt we use: Reef Crystals - https://amzn.to/3tYz9GAOur Favorite Fish and Coral Foods: Polyp Lab Reef Roids - https://amzn.to/424CTsa Sustainable Aquatics Hatchery Diet 1.2 mm - https://amzn.to/35Xnz5B Sustainable Aquatics Hatchery Diet 0.8 mm - https://amzn.to/2N10IPH Nori Sheets - https://amzn.to/2LQVzsQSuper Helpful Random Stuff: Sicce Utility Pump - https://amzn.to/3qjgu6X Wireless Remote Control - https://amzn.to/38FaMGy ETEKCITY Infrared Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3nH7Pt9 OXO silicone dryer mat - https://amzn.to/2TFadnX OXO Turkey Baster - https://amzn.to/3ofxyuV Rubbermaid 1/2 Tray - https://amzn.to/3hrPscyPhoto/Video: Canon C200 Cinema Camera Canon C70 Cinema Camera Canon 5Ds R - https://amzn.to/33qklaf Canon 100mm Macro - https://amzn.to/33pbUvG Canon 100mm IS Macro L - https://amzn.to/3guFh3h Canon EF MP-E 65mm f/2.8 macro - https://amzn.to/3gz9HBOAudio: Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/2DUQPP1 Sennheiser 416 - https://amzn.to/3ajHpIT Sennheiser AVX Lavalier - https://amzn.to/33Ud4iU SSL 2+ Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3ZZVpjV Cloudlifter CL-1 - https://amzn.to/2XY4En8 Aston Halo Portable Microphone Reflection Filter - https://amzn.to/36hoSfHCopyright Information: This video was shot and edited by Tidal Gardens. Tidal Gardens owns all intellectual property rights to this content.
Think your coral is growing slow? In this video, we count down the Top 5 slowest growing corals in the reef aquarium hobby. These beauties may test your patience, but their stunning appearance makes the wait worth it. Find out which species crawl to the finish line—and why some reefers still love them!Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdAIpjFq4vygKzXAyDKKtQ/joinhttp://www.tidalgardens.com#tidalgardens #coral #reefaquariumCheck out our Amazon Affiliate Links to Items we use at Tidal Gardens The salt we use: Reef Crystals - https://amzn.to/3tYz9GAOur Favorite Fish and Coral Foods: Polyp Lab Reef Roids - https://amzn.to/424CTsa Sustainable Aquatics Hatchery Diet 1.2 mm - https://amzn.to/35Xnz5B Sustainable Aquatics Hatchery Diet 0.8 mm - https://amzn.to/2N10IPH Nori Sheets - https://amzn.to/2LQVzsQSuper Helpful Random Stuff: Sicce Utility Pump - https://amzn.to/3qjgu6X Wireless Remote Control - https://amzn.to/38FaMGy ETEKCITY Infrared Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3nH7Pt9 OXO silicone dryer mat - https://amzn.to/2TFadnX OXO Turkey Baster - https://amzn.to/3ofxyuV Rubbermaid 1/2 Tray - https://amzn.to/3hrPscyPhoto/Video: Canon C200 Cinema Camera Canon C70 Cinema Camera Canon 5Ds R - https://amzn.to/33qklaf Canon 100mm Macro - https://amzn.to/33pbUvG Canon 100mm IS Macro L - https://amzn.to/3guFh3h Canon EF MP-E 65mm f/2.8 macro - https://amzn.to/3gz9HBOAudio: Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/2DUQPP1 Sennheiser 416 - https://amzn.to/3ajHpIT Sennheiser AVX Lavalier - https://amzn.to/33Ud4iU SSL 2+ Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3ZZVpjV Cloudlifter CL-1 - https://amzn.to/2XY4En8 Aston Halo Portable Microphone Reflection Filter - https://amzn.to/36hoSfHCopyright Information: This video was shot and edited by Tidal Gardens. Tidal Gardens owns all intellectual property rights to this content.0:00 Introduction 1:21 Runner up 2:18 Brain Corals 3:15 Big Single LPS 4:12 Softys? 5:09 User Error 5:57 An SPS?
The selection of non-photosynthetic stony corals at your average fish store is not typically a very diverse lot. You may find a species or two of Tubastraea; if you’re lucky, you may spy a Dendrophyllia or...
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Jacobs School of Engineering have developed a gel that increases coral larvae settlement. The gel, called SNAP-X, is applied to surfaces and uses nanoparticles to...
Happy St Patrick’s Day to all our Irish and Irish-for-the-day hobbyist friends! While some drink green beer and eat corned beef and cabbage to celebrate, the rest of us drool over gorgeous green corals and plan out how to integrate them into our...
