Peninsula Tank Build – Cycling The Tank
I have had great experiences cycling reef tanks with live rock so I wanted to use it again for this new peninsula tank build.
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Peninsula Tank Build – The Custom Aquarium
A custom tank is more expensive but in my view they are worth the investment. But buyer beware, as some manufacturers use cheap foreign glass to cut corners.
Tips on How to Remove Detritus
In the reef keeping hobby the word ‘detritus’ is a dirty word, literally. And the best thing to do is to minimize its presence in a reef tank.
A Reef in a Rubbermaid? Why its Important to Keep Live Rock Alive
Is it possible to keep live rock and have a captive reef in a Rubbermaid tub? Yes, maybe and no. It all depends on the critters.
ReefBum, LLC Launches Reef Keeping Master Class
ReefBum, LLC is announcing the launch of a unique and one of a kind online class to help reef aquarium hobbyists build and maintain a beautiful SPS reef tank.
Why Strong Circulation is Important for SPS
A key factor to keeping a thriving SPS reef tank is having a lot of water movement and there are many reasons why strong circulation is important for SPS.
Top 5 Mistakes Made by Reef Keepers
There are certain things a reef keeper can focus on to maintain a successful reef tank. But there are also things marine aquarium hobbyists should avoid.
The Trials & Tribulations of a Young Reef Tank
Starting and maintaining a successful reef tank is not an easy task, even for veterans of the hobby. There are many curveballs capable of derailing a tank.
Reef Tank Tip – Resist The Urge to Submerge
There are a number of best practices for reefkeeping and one of the bigger ones in my book is to try and minimize the amount of time I put my hands in the tank.
Dry Rock vs Live Rock – Which One to Choose?
I have always used live rock to start my tanks. However, more reef keepers today are going with dry rock so I decided to give it a shot.
Tips on Designing a Custom Reef Tank
Custom aquariums are typically more expensive than standard tanks but the extra expense should be viewed as an investment that will provide years of enjoyment.