Introduction to Trachyphyllia Care Trachyphyllia, or Trachy, as they are commonly called, are another extremely popular and must have LPS coral! These big meat corals are recognized by their fleshy, brightly colored bodies that light up the bottom of reef…
Introduction to Goniopora Care
Goniopora (Goni) used to be considered one of the trickiest corals to master. They did not do great long term in home aquariums and would randomly wither away without explanation. Thankfully, due to the progression of our hobby throughout the…
Introduction to Hammer Coral Care
Nothing screams reef keeping and especially LPS Corals quite like Hammers (Euphyllia ancora or paraancora). Their wide color variation, and signature anchor-like polyp structures make them incredibly unique. Their diversity and relative abundance only helps to drive their reputation as…
Rock Flower Anemone Guide
Hey Reef Builders, let’s talk about Rock Flower Anemones! Rock Flower Anemones, or RFAs as they are commonly referred to, are one of the most popular Anemones in our hobby. Their beautiful, various coloration and patterns make for an amazing…
Introduction to Chalice Coral Care
?Chalice Corals are some of the most well known Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals out there! They come from several different countries in the central Indo-Pacific region, where they are usually found on shallow reefs. “Chalice” is a broad name…
Introduction to Elegance Coral (Catalaphyllia) Care
Elegance Corals, or Catalaphyllia as they are more technically referred to as, are a colorful and unique LPS Coral that have been in our hobby for quite some time. Elegance are native to the Indo-Pacific region and can be found…
A Novel Parasite In Marine Aquaria – Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD)
*featured image from https://thefishsite.com/articles/amoebic-gill-disease-due-to-paramoeba-perurans-in-ballan-wrasse Reefin’ Ain’t Easy, things can and DO happen to all of us. So, a lesson for the year (hopefully): no matter how long you have been in “the hobby,” things can, and eventually, will happen. We…
Reefcebo Makes A Market Splash – Promises To Fix All Issues In One Bottle
Reefcebo is a satirical product concocted by the Reef Beef Podcast, a platform known for its candid and humorous approach to reef aquarium discussions. Positioned as a “miracle” solution for various reef tank ailments, Reefcebo serves as both a comedic…
Introduction To Acan (Micromussa lordhowensis) Care
Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Micromussa lordhowensis! Today, we’re going to cover one of the most popular and well-known LPS Corals, Micromussa Lordhowensis, most commonly referred to as Acan Lords! Lords mainly come from the reefs surrounding Australia. These stunning LPS…
Introduction To Acropora Care
Hey, Reefers! Let’s talk Acropora! If an everyday, non-reefing individual was told to picture a coral, they are most likely envisioning an Acropora. Acropora, or Acro for short, are the pinnacle of not only reef keeping but actual reefs in…