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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
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
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
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
