Videos
Target Feeding Corals: Needed or Not?
The short answer is no.
(If you don’t know what target feeding is, scroll to the bottom of this post for a description)
But there are 2 catches.
– If you are keeping non-photosynthetic corals, then yes, these corals …
Read moreLEDs: Which Tank Personalities Should Buy, Which Should Hold
I’m pumped for the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to become mainstream in the saltwater tank hobby. When they do, you’ll get to drop your energy gulping metal halide lights and chillers will become a thing of the past.
However, the …
Read more3 Pieces of Equipment You Should NEVER Use
#1: Hang on the Back (HOB) Overflow Boxes
HOB overflow boxes came about so people with non reef-ready tanks (tanks that are not drilled) could use a sump. HOB overflows work by creating a syphon to draw water over the …
Read moreCatching My 6-Line Wrasse
After he killed my firefish, I decided it was time to remove my 6-line wrasse from my saltwater tank. With a lot of patience and some acrylic, I got the job done:
…
Read moreSaying Thanks to Vivid Aquariums
I have to say thanks to Shaun, Jack and the whole team @ Vivid Aquariums. I got my order in this morning and as always, they are very generous with their cuts of corals.
Here is a frag of Yellow …
Read moreMix Your Own Saltwater
Making your own saltwater is a great way to save money vs. buying it pre-made from a local fish store. Here is how to mix your own and the one big thing you have make sure you do before you …
Read moreWhen is the Last Time you Looked at Your Tank?
Whether you are a tank dabbler, reef enthuiast, or reef junkie, I’m betting that you all got into the hobby for the same reason – to create a beautiful saltwater tank that you can sit back and enjoy.
But how …
Read moreCoral growth: Its Not All About the Lights
Coral growth: its not all about the lights
I love this question that I’ve been seeing on message boards lately,
“What lighting setup is best for coral growth?”
This isn’t a bad question to be asking, but it completely misses …
Read more5 Things to Have on Hand, Ready to Go at All Times
No matter how full proof and well thought out any tank is, at some point, something will go wrong and the unexpected will happen. Even in the case of a tank failure – aka a leak – there are a …
Read more
