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.
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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”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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I’d like to share my first experience ordering corals directly from Vietnam. It’s been a bit of a wild ride to say the least. I’ve dealt with domestic coral shipments but never oversea shipments before. Many people only share success stories but here is one about my mistakes as well. Hopefully you can learn from me!
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I have learned a great deal about how PH works in our tanks lately. I had a little mishap with my coral quarantine tank and thought I would share some of new new found knowledge with others. While I am by no means a chemist, read on for some simple explanations of why you should monitor your PH!
Continue reading “Effects of PH in Marine Aquariums”Saltwater mentors are important to the hobby
Owning a saltwater aquarium is not for everyone. Saltwater tanks are the minority of aquariums. Out of the saltwater tanks, reef tanks are by far the most challenging type to attempt to keep. Something that can help drastically is having a mentor in the hobby. We’ll discuss a little about why a mentor is a big deal and how you can mentor someone else.
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Mountain Corals 