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Reefs.com: All About Clams!

by | Dec 22, 2017 | Invertebrates, Video

For this video, we went to visit our friend Jake at Biota Aquariums in Fort Lauderdale to talk about their captive bred clams. We also discussed clams in general, including their usefulness in aquariums, why everyone should have one, what to look out for/avoid, and...

Angels in reef tanks? Yes – but be selective

by | Dec 21, 2017 | Reef, Science, Tanks

So you’ve brought a bit of the reef into your home, and you want to add a flash of color. You’ve got your heart set on one of the most popular aquarium-dwellers, the angelfish, but you’ve heard that might not be a good idea. It’s true, most larger species of angelfish are not suitable for reef tanks, primarily because they have a propensity for chowing down on what makes a reef tank a reef tank. But one group seems perfectly fitted for the reef tank environment – the swallowtail or lyretail angelfish (Genicanthus). There are six species of Genicanthus that would be right at home in your reef tank: Bellus (credit: Aquafanatic) Bellus Angelfish (Genicanthus bellus) – Also known as the Ornate Angelfish. Tails narrow into

Diving into the World of Ozone

by | Dec 19, 2017 | Equipment, Science, Technology

For this blog, I got together with a few industry professionals and aquarium gurus to discuss a topic that was on my mind: Ozone. To learn all that I could on the subject, I talked with Boomer William Wing, an expert reef keeper that I hold in high regard;  Raj...

Soft coral tanks are far too underrated

by | Dec 18, 2017 | Advanced Aquarist

If there are two things reefkeepers have proven they love, it's challenge and gear. As such, many seasoned aquarists thumb their noses at low-maintanence, low(er)-tech soft coral tanks. But if you ask me, a beautiful reef aquarium without the fuss is all good.