Learn which fish are best for saltwater reef tanks, which species are safest with corals and invertebrates, and which fish are better left out of a reef setup.
Discover the best fish for saltwater reef tanks, including reef-safe picks, compatibility tips, beginner-friendly options, and fish to avoid in coral aquariums.
Scott Shiles, April 15, 2026
Learn how corals interact with their environment through feeding, symbiosis, aggression, stress responses, and adaptation in both natural reefs and home aquariums.
Learn how coral behavior works in reef tanks, including feeding, symbiosis, aggression, stress responses, and what these signs mean for coral placement and care.
Scott Shiles, April 09, 2026
Learn how to care for Mycedium coral in a reef tank with tips on lighting, water flow, feeding, water quality, propagation, and keeping this unique LPS coral healthy.
Learn how to care for Mycedium coral in a reef tank with guidance on lighting, flow, feeding, water quality, propagation, and long-term coral health.
Scott Shiles, April 07, 2026
Learn how to identify common coral predators in a reef tank, spot early warning signs, and protect your corals with quarantine, dipping, inspection, and smart pest prevention.
Learn how to spot, remove, and prevent common coral predators in reef tanks, including flatworms, nudibranchs, sundial snails, Aiptasia, and hitchhiking pests.
Scott Shiles, February 12, 2026
Learn how to care for Xenia coral in a home reef aquarium with the right lighting, flow, placement, feeding, and growth control for long-term success.
Learn how to care for Xenia coral in a reef tank with tips on lighting, flow, placement, feeding, propagation, water stability, and controlling fast growth.
Scott Shiles, May 14, 2025
Learn how to place corals in a reef tank using lighting, flow, aggression, spacing, aquascape zones, coral compatibility and long-term growth planning.
Learn how to place corals in a reef tank using lighting, flow, aggression, spacing, compatibility, aquascape zones and long-term coral growth planning.
Scott Shiles, May 14, 2025
Learn the differences between soft corals, LPS corals, and SPS corals, including lighting, flow, feeding, placement, and how to choose the right corals for your reef tank.
Learn the differences between soft corals, LPS corals, and SPS corals, including care requirements, placement, lighting, flow, feeding, and beginner reef tank tips.
Scott Shiles, April 05, 2024
Mastering Pocillopora Coral Care in Your Reef Aquarium
Discover how to successfully keep pocillopora corals in your reef aquarium in our comprehensive guide on 'The Beginner's Guide to Keeping Pocillopora Corals in Your Reef Aquarium'.
Scott Shiles, March 28, 2024
