Learn how coral microbiomes work, why beneficial bacteria and zooxanthellae algae matter, and how stable water quality, lighting, feeding, nutrients, and reef tank husbandry support healthier corals.
Learn how coral microbiomes support coral health through beneficial bacteria, zooxanthellae algae, nutrient cycling, immunity, color, bleaching resistance, and reef tank stability.
Scott Shiles, April 29, 2026
Learn how to dip new corals safely before adding them to your reef tank, including why coral dipping matters, what pests to watch for, step-by-step technique, common mistakes, and how to protect long-term coral health.
Learn how to dip new corals before adding them to your reef tank. This practical guide covers coral pests, dip technique, quarantine tips, common mistakes, and safer coral acclimation.
Scott Shiles, April 29, 2026
Learn the most common beginner reef tank mistakes, including poor research, unstable water chemistry, overfeeding, bad lighting choices, impulse coral purchases, skipped quarantine, and rushing the reef tank process.
Avoid common beginner reef keeping mistakes with practical tips on research, tank setup, water chemistry, feeding, quarantine, lighting, coral compatibility, maintenance, and patience.
Scott Shiles, April 28, 2026
Learn how chemical filtration works in reef aquariums, including activated carbon, GFO, phosphate removers, resins, when to use each media, common mistakes, and how to maintain cleaner water for healthier corals
Learn reef tank chemical filtration with tips on activated carbon, GFO, phosphate removers, resins, water clarity, nutrient control, toxins, and coral health.
Scott Shiles, April 28, 2026
Learn how to feed corals the right way in a reef aquarium, including how light supports coral nutrition, when to target feed, what foods to use for LPS, SPS, soft corals and zoanthids, and how to avoid overfeeding.
Learn how to properly feed your corals with reef tank feeding tips for LPS, SPS, soft corals and zoanthids, including light, target feeding, broadcast feeding and water quality.
Scott Shiles, April 28, 2026
A practical beginner guide to choosing the right reef tank, equipment, water setup, cycling process, and beginner-friendly corals before building your first saltwater aquarium.
Learn what you need to start your first coral reef tank, including tank size, lighting, filtration, saltwater, testing, cycling, livestock choices, and beginner coral planning.
Scott Shiles, April 27, 2026
Discover the best corals for adding movement to your reef tank, including Euphyllia, Xenia, Green Star Polyps, and other flowing coral species that bring life to your aquarium.
Explore the best corals for adding movement to your reef tank, including torch, hammer, frogspawn, Xenia, Kenya tree, and Green Star Polyps.
Scott Shiles, April 20, 2026
Learn how water flow affects coral health in a reef tank and how to create the right conditions for SPS, LPS, soft corals, and mixed reef aquariums.
Learn how water flow impacts coral health, feeding, waste removal, and growth in reef tanks, with practical tips for SPS, LPS, soft corals, and mixed reefs.
Scott Shiles, April 18, 2026
