25 Ways You Know You’re a Reefer

Here are twenty five tell-tale signs that you’re addicted to Reef keeping.

Component 3 in 1 is a new one-part dosing solution from Aquaforest

Aquaforest has launched a new 1 part-dosing product called Component 3 in 1. Those familiar with the Aquaforest Method usually use Component 1+2+3+, an adaptation of the Balling Method comprising three separate solutions of Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, and trace elements.…

Aquacultured Branching Galaxea Now Available from Biota

Recently we learned that Biota has some unusual Branching forms of Galaxea, and they are aquaculturing them at their facility in Palua. We reached out to Felicia McCaulley to find out more:    “The Biota Group stocks many species of fully…

Rewarding Reefing

It’s easy to forget the reasons why we dedicate the majority of our lives to caring for these beautiful animals. In a changing world full of comparison, it can happen to all of us that we start in this hobby…

An Interview with a Coral Nursery Technician from the Bahamas

While staying on Cat Island in the Bahamas one day my family and I went to eat at the Greenwood Resort. Not only did it have a spectacular view and food but the people were all very warm and welcoming.…

My Top 10 Predatory Fish for 50-Gallon Aquariums and Under

One of my favorite types of tanks is nanos with predatory fish. In a small water volume, it’s easy to manage the high nutrients that come naturally with keeping more predatory fish due to their metabolism and food source. Nanos…

The Tale of the Purple Monster and the Land of Gold

Recently I gave a talk at a UK reefing show, where I gave my (British,) take on the American reefing scene. One of the many aspects I admire the most is the legacy corals, their sharing throughout the community, and…

Corals from Honduras Could Help Florida Corals Survive  

In a pioneering effort to overcome the severe impacts of rising ocean temperatures on Florida’s coral reefs, scientists from The Florida Aquarium and the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science have embarked on a groundbreaking…

Up to 75% off Corals at Top Shelf Aquatics!

Top Shelf Aquatics is celebrating the 4th of July with a bang, with up to 75% off selected corals on their website.  Mega deals include: TSA Firework Clove Polyp Coral $59.99 off Meteor Shower Cyphastrea Coral $24.99 off Reeftech Starburst…

SaltwaterAquarium.com 4th of July Sale is now Live!

Reef Builders Retail Partner SaltwaterAquarium.com is slashing prices on selected dry goods and livestock in their 4th of July Sale.  First up is 15% off everything from their coral farm, ranging from urchins to nems, easy softies to collectible LPS,…