Going out for a drink and meeting people who ask what you do for a living is always amusing when you tell them you farm corals. It’s not often you can delve into the inner workings, hardships, and triumphs of…
Corner Reef is the Antique Shop of Local Fish Stores
It’s no secret that the local fish store has struggled in this digital age. However, the Corner Reef in St. Louis is adapting and EXPANDING their footprint. Steve Babcock has owned and operated The Corner Reef for about 12 years…
What you need to know about Sumps and Overflows
For any of you that are coming from the world of freshwater tanks and have only had experience with a “standard” tank, that is one with all of the equipment either inside of the tank or hanging on the back,…
ACI introduces the Royal Coral Collection
With the Coronation of King Charles III being held in May, Chris Meckley of ACI Aquaculture was in a regal mood when it came to naming his latest batch of homegrown corals. Called the Royal Collection, Chris’ Fimbriaphyllia paraancora family…
Red Decorator Crab is a Natural Born COTS Killer
Scientists at the University of Queensland have identified the Red Decorator Crab, Schizophrys aspera, as the most consistent predator of Crown of Thorns Starfish, consuming them in 89% of trials. Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS,) are one of the largest…
Urchins Relocated in Florida to Aid Coral Conservation
Marine scientists from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have been collecting and relocating sea urchins in an effort to aid coral reef restoration. Sea urchins help prevent invasive algae from overgrowing struggling coral reefs so…
Inland Reef’s Lobster Bowl is a Fun Nano Tank Project
Tyler Wells has been keeping unique reef tanks for years. He’s had typical mixed reefs in the past, but lately, he’s taken a deep dive into unique habitats we don’t regularly see in the hobby. Most notably, his “Hurricane Recovery”…
Reef Therapy is back!
We are excited to announce that the Reef Therapy podcast is back, and Mark van der Wal is back too. Episode #61 begins a new future for the Reef Builders Podcast as new host Remy joins Mark, and new Reef…
Managing Tissue Necrosis
While we have come a long way in the hobby and have improved our husbandry skills for keeping corals immeasurably over the past four decades, we still have much to learn, especially in the area of coral diseases. Having worked…
How to choose reef tanks and stands
When you ask someone what the most important aspects of having a reef tank are, and what really got them excited not a single individual will ever say “my tank” or “my stand”. But when you think about it without…
