Instructional
The KISS Method of Reef Keeping
Today reef keepers have many, many options to run a reef tank. Some methods can be complicated but I advocate simplicity.
November 6, 2018
Blog
Photography & Videography
A Complete Guide to Live Streaming on Facebook & YouTube
Here is a complete guide for live streaming to either Facebook or YouTube using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, GoPro or professional camcorder.
October 17, 2018
Equipment
Why You Should Seriously Consider Using a Surge Suppressor
A surge suppressor regulates voltage and makes power constant when a power spike or surge occurs. A surge protector detects a surge and shuts down a device.
October 10, 2018
Coral Frags
Who Hates Frag Plugs?
Frag plugs serve a great purpose when shipping or displaying frags for potential customers but they look like crap when placed in a display tank.
September 27, 2018
Equipment
Going Skimmerless – A Failed Experiment
Well, I gave it the old college try. For two months I ran my 187 gallon reef tank without a skimmer. It was a failed experiment.
September 16, 2018
Instructional
I Am Not Buying Any Corals For 3 Months!
I am not buying any corals for three months! This will force me to minimize the amount of time I fuss or mess with my reef tank.
September 1, 2018
Fish
Focus on Fish – Flame Hawkfish
The Flame Hawkfish is one of my favorite fish and I have always had one in my reef tank. They are beautiful and have a great personality.
August 27, 2018
Instructional
Avoid Chasing Numbers
Is the minimalist approach the right way to go today in terms of testing for a reef? Not necessarily, but is the other extreme a better way to go?
August 20, 2018
SPS
SPS Deep Dive – $500 Efflo
$500 for a frag? Well, today there are a number of frags out there fetching this price but years ago this sort of price point was not as common.
August 6, 2018
Fish
Focus on Fish – Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish
The Yellow Pyramid Butterflyfish is usually found feeding high in the water column above coral heads in its natural ecosystem, making it a “reef safe”.
July 26, 2018
Aquascaping
How to Start a Reef Tank With Live Rock
Live rock is a great way to quickly bring a new reef tank online since it typically comes teaming with life, including beneficial nitrifying bacteria.
July 19, 2018
Equipment
Is Automatic Monitoring of Calcium & Magnesium Necessary?
Is automatic monitoring and control of calcium and magnesium on a daily basis really necessary for a SPS dominated reef tank?
July 14, 2018