Reefkeeping

Reef aquariums are one of the most amazing items we can own. They are essentially a piece of furniture, although they contain a diversity of colour and life.

Reefkeeping isn't always as easy as ABC. The perfect reef tank involves work, dedication, the right equipment, patience, and money!

It is said that although some corals survive without light, no corals can survive without flow. Water flow brings corals their food and washes away their waste.

Brown algae can be a plague that ruins the look of a reef tank and can cause the owner to pull their hair out, and is most common in young reef tanks.

Flatworms can be a pest in reef aquaria and if left alone they can multiply and reach plague proportions. Here’s how to control them.

Choosing marine fish can be a minefield, with most of the desirable ones like puffers and butterflyfish being unsuitable for reef tanks.

Part of the appeal of a marine aquarium is the bright coral sand base that transports the viewer to a beach on a tropical island.

Heres the scene. You’ve been keeping marines and running a reef tank for six months now and everything is going well, now you want to add some SPS corals.

Set up a reef aquarium and your lfs will quickly steer you towards soft corals. “Softies” are generally easier to keep than hard corals, less expensive and more tolerant.