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A full reefkeeper’s guide to Lobophyllia and Symphyllia coral care covering lighting, flow, feeding, aggression, placement, water stability, and how to choose the right brain coral for your reef.
Learn how to care for Lobophyllia and Symphyllia corals in a reef tank with practical advice on lighting, flow, feeding, placement, aggression, water parameters, and long-term success.
Scott Shiles, August 17, 2023
A practical guide to Xenia coral care covering lighting, flow, placement, nutrient balance, growth control, and the common mistakes that determine whether this soft coral thrives or becomes a problem.
Learn how to care for pulsing Xenia coral in a reef tank with practical advice on lighting, flow, placement, nutrient levels, growth control, and long-term success with this fast-spreading soft coral
Scott Shiles, July 27, 2023
Here we will discuss the benefits of having Nitrates (a naturally occuring compound) in your reef tank
Although you do not want to have high levels of nitrates, having low levels can be a crucial step in maintaining a healthy reef environment
Scott Shiles, May 05, 2023
Determining which reef tank to purchase can be difficult for many reasons. One of those reasons is the variety of sizes across the market. Each coming with it's on pros and cons.
Reef tanks come in so many different sizes and now Nano Tanks have taken over for new hobbyists. Is a Nano Tank right for you and your newly purchased Live Corals?
Scott Shiles, April 21, 2023
Learn how to care for Leptoseris coral in a reef tank with the right lighting, water flow, placement, feeding, and stable water chemistry for long-term SPS success.
Learn how to care for Leptoseris coral in a reef tank with the right lighting, water flow, placement, feeding, and stable water chemistry for long-term SPS success.
Scott Shiles, April 12, 2023
Learn how to care for Micromussa corals in a reef tank, including lighting, flow, feeding, placement, and the differences between Lordhowensis and Amakusensis.
Learn how to care for Micromussa coral in a reef tank with tips on placement, feeding, lighting, water flow, water stability, and species differentiation.
Scott Shiles, March 31, 2023
Learn how to care for Bird’s Nest coral in a reef tank with the right lighting, water flow, placement, feeding, and water stability to support healthy growth and strong coloration.
Learn how to care for Bird’s Nest coral in a reef tank with tips on lighting, flow, placement, feeding, fragging, and water stability for healthy Seriatopora growth.
Scott Shiles, March 30, 2023
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
