by ReefBum | May 16, 2018 | Reef, Science, Tanks
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 and gather all the knowledge you can about the corals you are interested in adding. Every reef keeper starts with a blank canvas and has the opportunity to create their own masterpiece but certain best practices and tips on choosing and placing SPS can be followed to achieve success. Plan Ahead Understanding and anticipating growth rates and patterns is critical and I can’t tell you how many times I failed to take these factors into consideration. For instance, I love the color and pattern of the Acropora Yongei (“Green Bali Slimer”) but it by AquaNerd | May 15, 2018 | Equipment, Tanks
From time to time we like to showcase high end aquariums and describing this gem as high end is an understatement if there ever was one. Kyle Elder is a designer and acrylic fabricator and we are pleased to share some of his handy work with you. Keep reading below to learn more about his awesome 200 gallon reef aquarium project that many of us can only dream about. Tank Features: Kyle Elder (Elder1945 on Reef2Reef) Tank info/Bio: Tank overall size 200 gallons 85″ x 30″ x 18″ Partial Equipment List: Sump: Vertex Supra 180 Skimmer: Vertex Omega 180 w/Vectra Self Cleaning Head Zeolith Reactor: Vertex Dosing Vessels: Vertex Libra Controller: GHL Profilux P4 Doser: GHL Doser 2.1 Calcium Reactor: Vertex RX-C 6DK Lighting: 2 x Orphek Atlantik v by AquaNerd | May 12, 2018 | Equipment
Reef Octopus is adding two new aquarium wavemakers to their ever expanding line of aquarium products. Meet the Octopulse Wavemakers. Both Octopulse wavemakers include magnetic mounts. The back of the pump is concave and the inside glass magnet mount is concave. The 360 degree magnet cradle allows you to angle the Octopulse wavemaker in almost any direction for improved performance. The pumps are quiet, powerful and setup is as about as easy as it gets for any controllable DC pump. Included Features: 360° Range of Adjustment Articulating Magnetic Mount Strong Rare Earth Magnet Impeller Compact & Durable Construction Silent Operation 2 Year Limited Warranty 4 Pulsing Patterns 8 Speed Settings Dual Feed Mode – 15 or 60 min 0-10 V External Controller Connection (for many 3rd party aquarium controllers) Octopulse Pulse 2 Features & Specifications by Josh Saul | Apr 20, 2018 | Corals, Reef, Video
In this video we cover my top 5 choices of soft corals for the beginning reef hobbyist. by ReefBum | Apr 4, 2018 | Corals
Given its vivid coloration, the ORA Pearlberry is a must have coral for many SPS collectors. When it first came out it generated a lot of excitement and I was stoked to add it to my tank. According to ORA’s description of the Pearlberry, the coral looks like an Acropora desalwii, although they never came up with an official lineage. The coral has purplish tips, greenish corallites and a gorgeous pearlescent coloration on the branches. My piece just seemed to glow, emitting new colors every time I looked at it. When I had it in my prior tank the coral was very happy high up in the reef under 400W Radiums with supplemental T5 lighting. However, the coral can do well in the middle part of a
