If you want to bring out your aquarium’s true aesthetics, then adding coral reefs in it is a must. It is what separates your aquarium from various other fish tanks. But the true question is, how and when should you go about adding corals to your new reef tank? Corals can be added to a …
This is an article about how much and under what conditions corals in a reef tank can be exposed to air. Which species will survive exposure, and which marine types should not be exposed at all. Most corals can be exposed to air without problems. Reefs occasionally peek out of the water at low tide …
There are so many different corals out there, it’s intimidating. I remember doing my first bits of research concerning corals, and it was confusing! People were constantly talking about different types of coral, and I didn’t know what they meant. There are three types of coral: soft, LPS and SPS coral. Soft coral is the …
Corals are mesmerizing creatures. They come in various shapes, sizes, and vibrant colors. There’s no shame in wanting to grow a piece of coral reef in your house. There are literally thousands of species of corals to choose from when building a reef tank. So, as a beginner, it can be quite difficult to know …
Most tanks need to be cycled before you add in live animals and other organisms. Usually, the practice of cycling is done to protect fish and generate good bacteria growth. However, you might be wondering if it is necessary to cycle your tank for your corals? It is not necessary to cycle your reef tank …
I think corals are the most interesting part of a reef tank. One of the first things I wanted to learn was how to propagate corals. I didn’t know how to do this but I did my research and it turns out to be pretty simple. Hard corals such as LPS and SPS are propagated …
Adding corals to a tank can be a big decision. There’s a lot to plan such as lighting, flow and filtration. A big part of growing corals is attaching the first frags onto your live rock. How does this work? I’ve done a lot of research and am ready to share the answer with you. …
Every enthusiast aquarist at some point will want to have corals in their aquarium at some point. Growing corals take a lot of preparation and understanding of the process, growing them honestly is kind of hard! Growing coral isn’t that difficult. However, as a beginner, you have to choose the ones that take the least …
One of the first questions I had when I started to research corals and reef tank was if you could touch them. It soon became apparent that the answer was considered “obvious” but I still needed to know. I found out how to handle corals and now would like to share the answer with you! …
There is much debate around corals and their feeding habits. Some aquarists argue that coral reefs don’t need any additional food in their tank. On the other hand, other coral reef enthusiasts think that feeding a coral is an absolute must. Especially for certain species that can’t subsist off algae and photosynthesis alone. It’s recommended …