A topic long discussed about which is better! Both have their pros and cons. Let’s dive into their differences so you can make a more informed decision about what is right for you!
Live vs dry rock
Starting a new saltwater tank
Well its been a few years. Join me as I set up a new aquarium and what my process is like.
Continue reading “Starting a new saltwater tank”Frag Plugs Part 2
Last time I was making frag plugs using sand molds and cement. I have changed things to use clay and silicone molds and will discuss my methods here.
Continue reading “Frag Plugs Part 2”Creating Silicone Molds
The next part of my frag plug DIY project involves making silicone molds. I was not happy with how inconsistent the sand molds were producing so I wanted to create something more precise. After several attempts I am ready to share some results and learning experiences!
Continue reading “Creating Silicone Molds”LivestockUSA Review
There isn’t a whole lot on the internet about this saltwater company. I thought I would post my experience here to help others. Here is a complete review starting with unboxing and ending with how the corals look.
Continue reading “LivestockUSA Review”Making Frag Plugs
I recently started to make my own frag plugs using a combination of sand and Portland cement. I figured since I plan on using a large amount of frag plugs in the future this could be an interesting DIY project. I am all about the DIY projects whenever I can. Read on to see my process and how they turned out!
Continue reading “Making Frag Plugs”Carbon Dosing
There is a big difference between carbon dosing and using activated carbon in our tanks. This article will explain what carbon dosing is as well as why we should consider it. Another article will cover what activated carbon is used for but I wanted to clarify they are not the same thing.
Continue reading “Carbon Dosing”Trouble With Cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria, known as cyano for short, may look like an algae and even spread like an algae but is, in fact, a type of bacteria. It spreads fast through the tank and can smother corals in no time at all. It makes the rocks you have worked so hard for look nasty and ugly. We’ll discuss what some causes of cyano are and how to treat this issue.
Continue reading “Trouble With Cyanobacteria”Fragging Zoas
Zoas are a very common type of coral found in many home reef aquariums. They come in a wide variety of color combinations that make them appealing to many people. Here we will show step by step how to frag some zoas that have overgrown a large frag plug.
Continue reading “Fragging Zoas”The Power of an Urchin
There are a few types of urchins available to the home aquarium and it may be hard to know which one is for you, if any at all. We’ll discuss some tips for keeping an urchin, whether or not you should get one, and even what type may work best for your tank.
Continue reading “The Power of an Urchin”
Mountain Corals 