Water flow in a reef aquarium is more than a mere aesthetic feature; it's an essential aspect of the environmental control that mimics the ocean's dynamic conditions. In the natural...
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Galaxea Corals are a popular beginner LPS coral that is known for their hardiness and color combinations. The most common colors are green, blue, and purple, but Galaxea is...
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Today we are going to continue with our Euphyllia based coral series and introduce the hammer coral. The hammer coral is popular amongst reef-aquarium hobbyists because of its bright coloration...
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Your Guide to Caring For A Torch Coral Torch Corals fall under the Genus Euphyllia and are considered a large polyp stony coral (LPS). A Torch Coral stands out...
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Everything You Need To Know About Frogspawn Coral & Octospawn Coral Frogspawn coral and Octospawn coral are LPS Corals that fall under the genus Euphyllia. They come in a wide...
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Regular water changes are essential to keep the aquatic life in your tank at optimal health by removing waste and toxins that can harm your plants and animals over time....
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Acclimating Coral Frags for Maximum Health and Lifespan When you embark on the journey that is owning and maintaining corals, it’s essential to brush up on the very basics — namely,...
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Aquarists have been using different types of lighting to illuminate their reef aquariums for many years. While there are a few different popular types of lighting available on the market,...
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Chalice corals are one of the first collector corals desired by reef hobbyists. The reef hobby has coined the name chalice for several different genus of chalice coral: mycedium,...
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Candy Cane CoralsTrumpets, also known as candy cane coral, belong to the Caulastrea coral species, though the recent introduction of the genus Astraeosmilia now splits this type of coral...
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Montipora Digitata There are many different varieties of Montipora, such as Montipora Digitata, Montipora Palawanensis, Montipora Aequituberculata and Montipora Capricornis, to name a few. In this video, we will...
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Rock Flower Anemones originate from the Caribbean and are most well known for their ruffled skirts and intense multicolored bodies that come in an endless array of patterns and textures. They...
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Properly caring for an aquarium takes a lot of work, but there are some steps that will make the process easier. Saltwater tanks require special tools and processes to ensure...
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Caring for your saltwater aquarium means understanding some essential steps involved in creating natural, healthy filtration for your marine life. The best and most commonly used healthy filtration source is...
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