May 12
14
Queen Angelfish
The Queen Angelfish is a beautiful yellow and blue shimmering addition to the home aquarium. It is possible to keep this fish in your home reef but it is a gamble and may be a costly one.
May 12
7
Cactus Coral
While the cactus coral may not be one of the most unique or brightly colored corals it boasts one of the most interesting coral growth patterns found of any SPS. Also known as a Pavona Coral or lettuce coral can be found in purple, brown, and different shades of green.
Apr 12
29
Bubble Tip Anemone Propagation
Bubble Tip Anemone Propagation is possible through the act of cutting your anemone in half using sharp scissors or a razor blade.
Apr 12
22
Rose Bubble Tip Anemone
Rose Bubble Tip Anemones are a very beautiful addition to a reef tank. Although they can pose some risks to your corals and require higher lighting demands, the reward of a beautiful flowing vibrant red anemone is often considered to be well worth it.
Apr 12
14
Copperband Butterfly
For a long time now the Copperband Butterfly fish has been popular with marine aquarist because of the odd shape, stunning colors, and steady availability. On top of being a beautiful fish they are amazing with Aiptasia control!
Apr 12
7
Montipora Capricornis
Montipora Corals are considered to be a fast growing SPS coral. Once the coral is established in your reef tank its growth can dwarf other corals when provided the right water flow, light, and the addition of calcium and other trace elements to the water. They can grow in many different shapes and colors.
Apr 12
6
Dendro Feeding
Took a few pictures of one of my Dendro frag eating. I was feeding Silversides to some anemones when i accidentally dropped one onto my Dendro frag. He ate it right up! I had not realized how large the Dendrophyllia’s mouth can stretch or how large of a hunk of food they can eat!
Thought it was interesting so i decided to post it.
Mar 12
31
Toadstool Coral
Toadstool corals are a very common coral for beginners. This coral normally grows a stalk which
is attached to substrate and grows up into a flat cap at the top, which gives it the “Toadstool”
appearance. In my personal experience this is the hardiest coral I have ever come across and a
perfect beginner coral for a beginner.
Mar 12
23
Coral Bleaching
Coral Bleaching is the process in which your coral begins to expel its Zooxanthellae, this leaves the coral looking bone white and dead. The reason that the coral does this is because the necessary conditions for your coral to host Zooxanthellae are not being met. If you haven’t already noticed your coral is stressed before this point, take this as the last screaming sign that your coral needs help. In almost all cases if some type of immediate action is not taken to save your coral from bleaching out, it may result in its death.
Mar 12
17
Candy Cane Coral
Trumpet Coral Colony
The Trumpet coral gets its name from the way the skeletal structure grows as a strait tubular stalk and ends in a bulbous fleshy polyp resembling the end of a trumpet. This coral is found normally in several different shades of bright green, purple, and blue. This coral will fluoresce under actinic lighting adding vibrant color to the reef. Candy Cane corals do have tentacles but they are very short so unless you have a coral fall directly into your Trumpet coral it’s not likely that other corals will be stung. Which is why this coral is considered peaceful.