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Learn the most important coral care strategies for maintaining a vibrant reef tank, including water quality, lighting, placement, feeding, pest prevention, and long-term stability.
Learn the most important coral care strategies for maintaining a vibrant reef tank, including water quality, lighting, placement, feeding, pest prevention, and long-term stability.
Scott Shiles, February 28, 2024
Learn how to care for Montipora corals in a reef tank with the right lighting, flow, placement, water chemistry, and growth strategies for long-term SPS success.
Learn how to care for Montipora corals in a reef tank with tips on lighting, flow, placement, water chemistry, fragging, and growth for long-term SPS success.
Scott Shiles, February 15, 2024
Learn the most common myths about coral care, reefkeeping, and live corals so you can avoid beginner mistakes and build a healthier, more stable reef tank.
Discover common coral care myths about reefkeeping and live corals, including misconceptions about lighting, feeding, beginner corals, and reef tank maintenance.
Scott Shiles, February 12, 2024
Learn how to care for Goniopora coral in a reef tank with the right lighting, water flow, feeding, placement, and stable water quality for better extension and long-term success.
Learn how to care for Goniopora coral in a reef tank with tips on lighting, flow, placement, feeding, and water quality for healthy long-term growth.
Scott Shiles, February 09, 2024
Learn how pH and alkalinity work together in reef tanks, why stability matters more than chasing numbers, and how to keep water parameters steady for healthier coral growth.
Learn how pH and alkalinity work together in reef tanks, why stability matters more than chasing numbers, and how to keep water parameters steady for healthier coral growth.
Scott Shiles, January 12, 2024
Learn the most common coral diseases seen in reef tanks, how to spot early warning signs, and the best ways to prevent and respond to coral health problems.
Scott Shiles, October 17, 2023
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
