Several weeks ago, while browsing my local aquarium shop, I overheard a middle-aged woman talking to the clerk. Yes, I know, I shouldn’t be eavesdropping. But the frustrated tone in her voice peaked my interest.Nonchalantly, I made my way closer to see if I could hear exactly what they were discussing. That’s when I heard her, “I just don’t think I know what I’m doing. I’m … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide: How To Cycle a Tank for a Strong & Healthy Watery World
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The Grainy Truth About Aquarium Sand – Ultimate Reef Tank Sand Guide.
A few weeks ago, I was at a lunch with a small group of friends. As we rounded out our meal and enjoyed a cup of coffee, the topic shifted to aquariums (I know, a big surprise, right?). While most of us have been reefers for years, a friend-of-a-friend, Clementine, listened on with a specific look of confusion.There we were, going on about flow pumps and the latest news when I … [Read more...] about The Grainy Truth About Aquarium Sand – Ultimate Reef Tank Sand Guide.
The Essential Guide to Reef Tanks and Phytoplankton.
Featured Image: Tetraselmis suecica(4-6um) single cell swimmer.I heard a Local Fish Store owner tell a customer that ”All phytoplankton are the same”. My immediate thought was, are all corals the same? Are all fish the same? NO! There are conservatively hundreds of thousands to a million different species of phytoplankton in the oceans and more than that when we include … [Read more...] about The Essential Guide to Reef Tanks and Phytoplankton.
GFO Media – Aquarium Lifesaver, Reef Tanks Phosphate Control.
Guest Post by: Jessica Santos. As an aquarium hobbyist, you have more than likely heard the term GFO for a reef tank, or granular ferric oxide on occasion. However, for those of you that are considering starting a reef aquarium or wish to increase your knowledge in this activity - what is GFO, granular ferric oxide is a chemical filter media that is used with a reactor … [Read more...] about GFO Media – Aquarium Lifesaver, Reef Tanks Phosphate Control.
Exploring The Slimy World of Cyanobacteria And How To Get Rid Of It.
A Slimy Situation Unfolds…Ah, reef tanks. Few aquariums capture the beauty, majesty, and wonderment as these…oh wait…what’s that?Just as you begin reveling in the magical underwater world you’ve created, a small slimy substance is growing on your favorite live rock. Surely this growing collection of what appears to be algae is an optical illusion. How could algae ( well … [Read more...] about Exploring The Slimy World of Cyanobacteria And How To Get Rid Of It.