Discover the joys of reefkeeping, from creating a living work of art to learning about marine life, reducing stress, and finding community through the reef aquarium hobby.
Discover the joys of reefkeeping, including creativity, marine life education, stress relief, personal accomplishment, and the rewarding community behind reef aquariums.
Scott Shiles, April 15, 2026
Learn how to identify common coral predators in a reef tank, spot early warning signs, and protect your corals with quarantine, dipping, inspection, and smart pest prevention.
Learn how to spot, remove, and prevent common coral predators in reef tanks, including flatworms, nudibranchs, sundial snails, Aiptasia, and hitchhiking pests.
Scott Shiles, February 12, 2026
Learn how coral taxonomy works, why it matters, and how coral groups like Zoanthids, Acropora, Brain Corals, and Mushroom Corals differ in structure, habitat, and reef role.
Learn how coral taxonomy classifies coral species, from Zoanthids to Acropora, and why coral diversity, habitats, evolution, and conservation matter for reef ecosystems.
Scott Shiles, March 25, 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
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
