Scuba Divers and Reef Keeping Hobbyists seem to overlap and have a lot in common. The appeal of the Ocean brings these two people together with love of marine life
Both hobbies involve a deep appreciation for the intricate and complex ecosystems that exist in our oceans and a desire to recreate that beauty and complexity on a smaller scale.
Scott Shiles, March 20, 2023
Learn how mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration work in a reef tank, why each matters, and how to combine them for better water quality and healthier corals.
Learn the three main types of reef tank filtration—mechanical, chemical, and biological—and how they work together to improve water quality and coral health.
Scott Shiles, March 15, 2023
As a crucial part of keeping your reef tank healthy. Water testing should be a top priority to maintaining your reef tank
Here we will discuss all of the parameters you should keep an eye on and test regularly. Including Temperature, Salinity, pH, & more
Scott Shiles, March 14, 2023
A detailed, reefkeeper-focused guide to coral feeding that explains what different corals eat, when feeding helps, what foods make sense, and how to feed your reef without hurting water quality.
Learn what different corals eat in a reef tank, including soft corals, LPS, SPS, zoanthids, and clams. This practical feeding guide covers food types, target feeding, broadcast feeding, and mistakes to avoid.
Scott Shiles, March 13, 2023
Learn how to buy live coral online safely and compare popular LPS, SPS, soft corals, and zoanthids by difficulty, lighting needs, and beginner-friendliness.
Learn how to buy live coral online and compare popular LPS, SPS, soft corals, and zoanthids by care difficulty, lighting needs, and reef tank compatibility.
Scott Shiles, March 13, 2023
Learn how to acclimate new corals to a reef tank safely with the right approach to temperature, salinity, lighting, dipping, quarantine, and placement.
Learn how to acclimate corals to a reef tank with tips on floating, drip acclimation, light adjustment, coral dips, quarantine, and stress prevention.
Scott Shiles, March 02, 2023
Learn how to care for Candy Cane coral in a reef tank with the right lighting, flow, feeding, placement, and stable water conditions for long-term success.
Learn how to care for Candy Cane coral in a reef tank with tips on lighting, flow, feeding, placement, water stability, and long-term coral health.
Scott Shiles, March 01, 2023
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
