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…
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Eco-Friendly Portland Cement & Macroalgae Blend
Concrete is a global staple in construction. It’s all around us, everywhere. In fact, it’s so heavily used, it’s the second most used material behind water! It’s readily available, fairly inexpensive, and strong. The dark side, however, is it’s responsible…
To Ozone or Not to Ozone (Part II)
So I left you hanging in Part I, but promised to get into the health risks and how to choose an ozone generator. So let’s dive into that a bit. Ozone has a crisp and almost sweet smell. It’s hard…
To Ozone or Not to Ozone
I deal with all manners of aquarium filtration equipment at my side gig at MRC. Over the years, there have been many introductions to the market that I’ve disliked and refused to implement. But there’s one, that I actually like,…
LED Lighting Tests: Phillips CoralCare Gen2 & GHL LX7506 IL Coral Pop
This article continues with the LED tests, and presents data on light intensity and spread, along with the spectral distribution of light for some new and latest generation European LED fixtures. Table 1 presents a list of the LED lighting…
Portuguese Man O’ War is actually 4 different species
I’d venture to say that most of us have come across a Portuguese man o’ war during a beach trip. I visit the Florida panhandle every year and see them all the time. My kids would find one and get…
Converting Macroalgae to Money
Here, sea lettuce is grown in tanks containing water that was previously used in the seafood industry. Through this cultivation, they take up nutrients that would otherwise have been discarded. Photo Credit: Sophie Steinhagen On episode 121 of Reef Therapy,…
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…
Microscopy – Sample Prep and Tips
So, you finally got that scope, the pièce de resistance of your reefing gear. You put your beautiful eyes to the lens, eager to finally see what dinos are plaguing you. Maybe to check your phytoplankton culture. To just enjoy…
The First Rule of (Coral) Fight Club is … – Coral Warfare at a Glance
While it may be a surprise to others, just about any self-respecting reef aquarist knows that corals fight. Life on the reef can be tumultuous for a sessile, brainless colony of polyps. In addition to unforgiving environmental conditions and relentless…