Fish
Focus on Fish – Leopard Wrasse
The different species of Leopard Wrasse have always fascinated me with their striking colors and detailed patterns and have always roamed my reefs.
February 4, 2018
Blog
Instructional
Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
According to Murphy’s law “whatever can go wrong, will go wrong”. Unfortunately, there are a number of things that can go wrong while keeping a reef.
January 23, 2018
Instructional
Be Organized When Moving a Reef Tank
There are only a few things about the reef keeping hobby I dread and one of them is moving a tank. Oh boy…..what a pain!
August 27, 2017
Tank
ReefBum Tank Update – August 2017
I wanted to provide a long overdue update of my 187 gallon reef tank. At the beginning of March I broke it down due to a lost battle with dinos.
August 17, 2017
SPS
SPS Deep Dive – Acropora Lokani
The Acropora Lokani is a deepwater SPS that has sturdy main branches that run horizontal with thin, small branches that are vertical.
July 28, 2017
SPS
SPS Deep Dive – Purple Monster
The Tyree Purple Monster is an extremely slow grower and typically has white polyps with very dense and thick branches. It requires strong flow and lighting.
May 21, 2017
SPS
SPS Deep Dive – ORA Red Planet
The ORA Red Planet was acquired by ORA in May of 2006 and quickly became a popular coral among SPS enthusiasts once it became available for sale.
August 27, 2016
Fish
Acclimating Fish to a Reef Tank
You want to minimizing stress when acclimating fish to an aquarium so it is important to follow some basic rules to ensure it is a successful transition.
June 5, 2016
Equipment
Reef Tank Chillers: Are You Chillin?
There are a lot of variables that can impact the health of a reef tank and temperature is something that should be watched carefully during the summer.
May 14, 2016
Pests
How To Eliminate and Prevent Diatoms in a Reef Tank
Diatoms are a brown algae that typically appear in a reef tank that has just completed its cycle. How do you eliminate and prevent diatoms in a reef tank?
April 28, 2016
SPS
SPS Deep Dive – Green Bali Slimer
The Acropora Yongei or “Green Bali Slimer” is a classic SPS. It is an eye catcher given its vivid green color and wide, spidering branches.
March 15, 2016
Instructional
Top 10 Tips For Keeping a SPS Reef Tank
With nearly 30 years in the hobby I have learned a lot from both my successes and failures. Here are My Top 10 Tips For Keeping a Successful SPS reef tank.
January 31, 2016