How to Acclimate New Corals: Drip, Dip, and Light Acclimation
A step-by-step protocol for safely introducing new coral frags to your reef without bleaching or pest contamination.
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Marine Ich Treatment: Copper, Tank Transfer, and Hyposalinity Compared
Three proven protocols for eliminating Cryptocaryon irritans and which one is right for your situation.
Read article →Quarantine Tank Setup: Why Every New Fish Needs 30 Days First
The 20-gallon QT system that prevents ich, velvet, and Uronema outbreaks from wiping your display.
Read article →Reef Tank Salinity: How to Measure, Maintain, and Match Natural Seawater
The difference between specific gravity and salinity, why refractometers beat hydrometers, and the 35 ppt target.
Read article →Reef Sump Design: Filtration, Refugium, and Equipment Layout
Three-chamber sump design from filter sock input to skimmer chamber to return, plus refugium integration.
Read article →Reef Tank Algae Guide: Identifying and Eliminating Every Type
A field manual to identifying diatoms, cyano, GHA, bryopsis, and dinoflagellates — and the proven removal protocol for each.
Read article →RO/DI Water for Reef Tanks: Why Tap Water Will Crash Your Reef
How RO/DI works, why TDS-zero water matters for reef chemistry, and what to look for in a 4-stage unit.
Read article →Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance Schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly Tasks
A printable maintenance routine that keeps reef parameters stable and livestock thriving with minimal effort.
Read article →Best Beginner Saltwater Fish: 10 Species That Forgive Mistakes
Hardy, peaceful, reef-safe fish that survive the rookie phase and thrive long-term in mixed reef communities.
Read article →Mixed Reef vs SPS Reef vs LPS Reef: Which Style Fits You?
A practical comparison of the three most popular reef archetypes by lighting, flow, parameters, and budget.
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