This is in-depth guidance about a very beginner-friendly species — hammer coral (a.k.a anchor coral). I explain every aspect of handling hammer coral: from water parameters to the best fragging technique. The article will be useful for beginners as well as for experts. Basic Information Scientific name: Euphyllia ancora Common name: Hammer Coral Type of Coral: Hard …
In this article, I share crucial information about frogspawn coral. Water quality, lightning, biggest threats dealing with frogspawn, fragging, etc. This in-depth guide is created for beginners to become frogspawn professionals. Basic Information Scientific name: Euphyllia divisa Common name: Frogspawn Сoral Type of Coral: LPS Average size:up to 10 inches in width Optimal Spacing: 8 to 10 inches …
After my fish started to get discolored and lost interest in swimming, I knew something wasn’t quite right. And after some deep research, I found that something was the pallet diet I was giving. The diet was enough but not that balanced. Plus, the little buddy needed a little variety. That’s when I started researching …
If you are just a beginner at this hobby, you might be on the hunt for some hardy plants to add to your aquarium. The red tiger lotus is a beautiful plant that can add many benefits to your ecosystem. Want to know how to properly care for this plant? The red tiger lotus is …
Zoanthids are the perfect choice for beginners. Bright and vivid corals with a great growth rate and easy-to-keep attitude. This article is a detailed care guide for Zoanthids. Water quality, light, fragging, dealing with pests — just to begin. Basic Information Scientific name: Zoantharia Common name: Zoanthids Type of Coral: Soft Average size:up to 1.5 inches …
Reef tanks that are thirty gallons and under are typically referred to as Nano reef tanks. These small reef aquariums can house complex ecosystems and coral specimens. However, you want to be aware of some of the risks and requirements associated with smaller reef tanks. Really, there is a big appeal to getting a thirty-gallon …
Corals are known for their exotic shapes and highly pigmented colors. These live specimens are truly diverse and come in all types of variations and breeds. So, it is no wonder that so many marine aquarists have gotten into the hobby of reef keeping! Corals liven up your tank space and create a beautiful and …
If you maintain an aquarium as a hobby, you definitely know how much it costs to keep it clean, complete, and attractive. You may have even lost account of how much money you have invested -and will keep on investing- in it. So, looking for a way to recover at least some of your spent …
It is always fantastic to have plants in your aquarium. If you are just starting, you will want to have plants that don’t require much care to thrive. The dwarf Sagittaria is a hardy plant that can add many benefits to your aquarium without much fuss! The dwarf Sagittaria is a popular plant for freshwater …
Pulsing Xenia is an extremely popular, extensively growing, and easy to frag coral species. The name finds its meaning in the rhythmic pulsing its floating stems make. I had a bit of success with fragging xenia after so many failed attempts. The process to frag xenia is not easy, but you can get it right …