Frag Plugs Part 2

Last time I was making frag plugs using sand molds and cement. I have changed things to use clay and silicone molds and will discuss my methods here.

Carbon Dosing

There is a big difference between carbon dosing and using activated carbon in our tanks. This article will explain what carbon dosing is as well as why we should consider it. Another article will cover what activated carbon is used for but I wanted to clarify they are not the same thing.

Trouble With Cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria, known as cyano for short, may look like an algae and even spread like an algae but is, in fact, a type of bacteria. It spreads fast through the tank and can smother corals in no time at all. It makes the rocks you have worked so hard for look nasty and ugly. We’ll discuss what some causes of cyano are and how to treat this issue.

Fragging Zoas

Zoas are a very common type of coral found in many home reef aquariums. They come in a wide variety of color combinations that make them appealing to many people. Here we will show step by step how to frag some zoas that have overgrown a large frag plug.

The Power of an Urchin

There are a few types of urchins available to the home aquarium and it may be hard to know which one is for you, if any at all. We’ll discuss some tips for keeping an urchin, whether or not you should get one, and even what type may work best for your tank.

My First Experience Transshipping Corals

I’d like to share my first experience ordering corals directly from Vietnam. It’s been a bit of a wild ride to say the least. I’ve dealt with domestic coral shipments but never oversea shipments before. Many people only share success stories but here is one about my mistakes as well. Hopefully you can learn from me!

Sumps In Marine Aquaria

Often we see people talk about sumps when it comes to saltwater aquariums. What is a sump? In short – it’s an additional tank, typically underneath, your display tank. We’ll discuss how to run a sump, why you should, how to make your own, and the benefits it can provide!

Understanding Refugiums

Refugiums are often talked about when it comes to using a sump. But what is a refugium? Do you really need one? What are the benefits? These are a few of the topics we will hit on in this article that’s all about refugiums!

Effects of PH in Marine Aquariums

I have learned a great deal about how PH works in our tanks lately. I had a little mishap with my coral quarantine tank and thought I would share some of new new found knowledge with others. While I am by no means a chemist, read on for some simple explanations of why you should monitor your PH!

Saltwater mentors are important to the hobby

Owning a saltwater aquarium is not for everyone. Saltwater tanks are the minority of aquariums. Out of the saltwater tanks, reef tanks are by far the most challenging type to attempt to keep. Something that can help drastically is having a mentor in the hobby. We’ll discuss a little about why a mentor is a big deal and how you can mentor someone else.