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Navigating the Light: A Comprehensive Approach to Coral Acclimation Under LED Illumination
Discover expert strategies to acclimate corals to LED lighting, safeguarding reef ecosystems while enhancing brilliance. Explore essential tips now for a thriving underwater sanctuary.
Scott Shiles, May 07, 2026
A comprehensive Extreme Corals guide to reef tank pH and alkalinity, including how they are interrelated, ideal targets, low pH, alkalinity swings, testing, dosing, gas exchange, water changes, and coral health.
Learn how reef tank pH and alkalinity work together, what causes low pH and alkalinity swings, and how to maintain stable water chemistry for healthy coral growth.
Scott Shiles, May 07, 2026
A comprehensive Extreme Corals guide to reef safe fish, including beginner fish, gobies, blennies, clownfish, wrasses, tangs, fish compatibility, quarantine, coral safety, and how to introduce fish to a reef tank.
Learn how to choose reef safe fish for coral reef aquariums, including beginner fish, gobies, blennies, clownfish, wrasses, tangs, compatibility, quarantine and coral safety.
Scott Shiles, May 06, 2026
Learn how to care for Bubble Coral in a reef aquarium, including lighting, flow, placement, feeding, water parameters, sweeper tentacles, acclimation, pests and long-term LPS coral health.
Learn Bubble Coral care for reef tanks, including Plerogyra lighting, flow, placement, feeding, water parameters, sweeper tentacles, acclimation and stress signs.
Scott Shiles, May 06, 2026
Learn how to order live corals online and add them to a reef tank safely, including coral types, shipping, unboxing, acclimation, placement, lighting, flow and water quality.
Learn how to choose, order, acclimate and care for live corals in a reef tank, including soft corals, LPS, SPS, shipping, lighting, flow and water quality.
Scott Shiles, May 06, 2026
Exploring the Exquisite World of Acropora Corals: A Comprehensive Guide for Reef Aquarium Enthusiasts
Discover essential tips for keeping acropora corals in 'The Beginner's Guide to Keeping Acropora Corals: What You Need to Know'.
Scott Shiles, May 05, 2026
A comprehensive reef chemistry guide from Extreme Corals explaining why measurable nitrate can support coral color, tissue health, nutrient balance and long-term reef tank stability.
Learn why some nitrate in reef tanks can benefit coral health, color, tissue fullness and biological balance, plus safe nitrate ranges and how to manage high or low nitrate.
Scott Shiles, May 05, 2026
A comprehensive guide from Extreme Corals explaining the difference between hard corals, soft corals, LPS corals and SPS corals, with care tips for lighting, flow, placement and water chemistry.
Learn the difference between hard and soft corals, including LPS, SPS, soft coral care, lighting, flow, water parameters, beginner choices and mixed reef planning.
Scott Shiles, May 05, 2026
