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GFO vs Carbon

Chemical Filtration can help maintain a healthy and stable environment for your reef tank.

Choosing the right type of chemical filtration is essential in maintaining a healthy and thriving reef tank
scott Shiles, April 25, 2023
Top Invertebrates and clean up crew to add to a Reef Tank

Commonly overlooked for newcomers to the hobby is the addition of invertebrates to your reef tank

Which Invertebrate would you use in your reef tank? Here we discuss the top choices for your clean-up crew
scott Shiles, March 20, 2023
Reef Tank Photo

Are you new to the Reef Keeping hobby and unsure of all the equipment that is used?

Here we will discuss the different types of filtration and the benefits of them. Read along to find out more information
scott Shiles, March 15, 2023
Coral Food Samples

Trying to figure out what type of food your coral is in need of? Here is a general guideline to what you should be feeding your new corals

Selecting which type of foods to feed your corals is crucial. Read along to find out what choice might be best for your corals below
scott Shiles, March 13, 2023
Extreme Corals Coral Collection LPS, SPS, Soft

With technology advancing and a better understanding of coral biology reef keeping as a whole has changed. Here we will talk about popular specimens, lights, and more.

Are you up to date with all evolutions of reef keeping has seen over the years? Read along to see what changes have come over the years!
scott Shiles, March 09, 2023
Extreme Corals Torch Coral

Acclimation of new corals can be a tedious process and daunting to a new hobbyist, but it is critical for proper health of your new coral.

Be sure to follow the steps below to ensure that you have acclimated your new corals correctly
scott Shiles, March 02, 2023
Reef Tank

New to the hobby or looking to joining thousands of Reefers across the world? Find out why we all have decided to take the plunge of having our own piece of the ocean in our homes and offices.

Reef keeping offers a wide range of rewards. From connecting to the growing community of Reefers to having your own piece of living work of art.
scott Shiles, March 01, 2023
Coral Frag Tool Kit

If you're new to the hobby or a seasoned veteran, you have heard of "Coral Frags" but do you know the process?

If you have interest in fragging corals. Read the following information in a step by step guide of how to make your very own coral frags
scott Shiles, March 01, 2023
Yellow Tang

Finding what type of fish to put into your tank can be a daunting tasks full of hours of research. Here we will break down a few top choices of fish for your reef tank.

With the right care and attention, you can create a thriving and beautiful reef tank that will provide a home for a variety of fascinating fish.
scott Shiles, March 01, 2023
Vile showing pH of tank water

Crucial to the well-being of your reef tank and corals is commonly overlooked. Without the correct Alkalinity and pH your new corals are at risk

Read more to find out why the Alkalinity and pH of your reef tank is such an important thing to keep in mind
scott Shiles, February 22, 2023
Space Invader Pectinia

Just as feeding different types of fish, some coral types have different needs than do others. Corals have adapted to capture falling food, and even varieties that are highly reliant on light can benefit from being fed.

Coral nutrition is something beginners are often guilty of neglecting, It is paramount that these needs are being met with your new coral.
scott Shiles, February 17, 2023
How to Change the Water in Your Saltwater Aquarium

Maintaining your saltwater aquarium is the most important thing you can do for your coral. One crucial component of that is changing out your aquarium's water frequently

It is generally accepted in the reef tank hobby that a 10%-20% water replacement weekly is optimal for peak tank performance. A consistent tank is a healthy tank, and replacing this amount of water keeps water conditions steady.
Test test, December 29, 2022
How to Maintain Your Saltwater Aquarium

As you set up your saltwater aquarium, you need to know these basics for maintaining your salinity, temperature, and more.

We at Extreme Corals want only the best experience for you and your livestock. Maintaining your saltwater environment is worth keeping your corals healthy.
Scott Shiles, November 12, 2022

Recent Posts

Understanding the Distinction Between Hard and Soft Aquarium Corals
Exploring the Enigmatic Bounce Type Mushrooms: Care Requirements in the Coral Reef Hobby
A Guide to Understanding and Caring for Lobophyllia and Symphyllia Corals in Your Reef Tank
Care and Requirements of Keeping Xenia and Pulsing Xenia in a Reef Tank
Exploring The Most Popular Types Of Acropora
Fragging Zoanthids and Palythoas technique, equipment and method. Be extremely careful when doing this
Reef Tanks-A WINDOW TO ANOTHER WORLD
Why may it be a good idea to have a low level of Nitrates in a Coral Reef Tank?
Types of Chemical Filtration to use in Reef Tank
Trying to decide between a Large vs Small vs Nano Reef?
How to Care for Leptoseris in a Reef Tank
How to care for Mycedium in a Reef Tank
How to Care for Micromussa in Reef Tank
How to Care for Seriatopora in a Reef Tank
Top Invertebrates and clean up crew to add to a Reef Tank
SCUBA DIVING AND REEF TANKS
OG Bounce Mushroom popularity and introduction to the hobby
The Three Main Types of Reef Tank Filtration
Water parameters of a Reef Tank and the chemicals that need to be added in order to maintain system
Purchasing Large Coral Colonies vs Frags for your reef tank

Reef Tank Maintenance

Why may it be a good idea to have a low level of Nitrates in a Coral Reef Tank?
Types of Chemical Filtration to use in Reef Tank
Top Invertebrates and clean up crew to add to a Reef Tank
The Three Main Types of Reef Tank Filtration
Water parameters of a Reef Tank and the chemicals that need to be added in order to maintain system
Feeding Different Types of Corals in a Reef Tank and the best foods to use
Evolution of Reef Keeping
How to acclimate Corals to your Reef Tank
Joys of Reefkeeping
How to Frag Corals growing in your Reef Tank
Examples of Fish to put in a Coral Reef Tank
Maintaining Alkalinity and PH in reef tank and how they are interrelated
How to Properly Feed Your Corals
How to Change the Water in Your Saltwater Aquarium
How to Maintain Your Saltwater Aquarium

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