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Lyretail Anthias: Ain’t That The Truth

  So you want a fish who will brighten up your day?  If you have a 6 foot or larger tank like a 125 gallon you are open to a type fish that can actually benefit your reef’s community in a way you would never Read more here…

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Copper Treatment For Marine Ich

Copper treatment is a very effective way to rid and prevent Marine Ich. In a Fish Only system you can dose the display tank with it, but do not expect to ever keep a snail, shrimp, coral, anemone, or anything else BUT fish. This is Read more here…

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Modular In-Wall And Peninsula Design Aquarium

When we dream of the perfect tank we often think of having an in-wall setup for the simple fact that it looks awesome. You don’t have ANY fish stuff in the room, not even a stand. In-wall setups keep the environment much more controllable and Read more here…

image via reef2reef member WTFragit

Acclimation Made Easy: Aquarium Livestock Acclimation Tips

  Acclimation Reasoning: Have you ever woke up from your warm, fuzzy blankets only to be frost bit by the cold air outside of your place of slumber?  Have you ever taken a hot shower and opened the door to a gust of cold air? Read more here…

kyle verry's 75g custom rimless reef tank

The Importance Of Light Intensity Intervals In A Reef Aquarium

Have you ever witnessed an entire cloudless month? I haven’t, and if you have you must have been on another planet. Clouds pay us a daily visit. Some are treacherous storms that can last for quite some time while others are whisps of humidity that Read more here…

images via reef2reef member beakerbob

HOW2TEST: Coral Compatibility

HOW2TEST: Coral Compatibility We have all had a coral or two try to kill its neighbor. The main cause for this is territorial, but some corals just kill nearby corals because they can. Some simply reach out and sting while others can pump out toxins Read more here…

flasher wrasse photo via reef2reef member gparr

Reef Wrasse: Aquarium Duty

Every fish has its reasons on this planet. Some are designed to control fish populations. Other fish have evolved into algae grazers. There are even fish who are designed to keep specific coral safe from predators or threats. Today’s topic is the group of reef Read more here…

obvious photoshop coloring job of some palys

Photo-Chop: What You See Is Not What You Get

Photo-Chop: What You See Is Not What You Get Have you ever shopped online and purchased a coral that looked extremely bright and full of color only to receive a dulled down version?  It has you question whether your tank husbandry is out of whack Read more here…

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Fish Are Pets: Take Care Of Them As Such!

Fish are Pets: Take care of them as such! A lot of times you hear about aquariums as “display pieces” and are talked about like you would a painting or sculpture.  In some cases, the aquarium has replaced some peoples televisions all together.  One thing Read more here…

pom pom crab image via bio390parasitology.blogspot.com

Reef Crabs: Not Someone Who Complains About The Holidays!

Reef Crabs: Not someone who complains about the holidays!   Crabs are an essential part of the Red Lobster menu, but they play an even more important role in quite the opposite way in the wild and even your aquarium.  Some types of crabs are Read more here…