Every reef tank has that one showpiece—the coral colony that steals the spotlight, or the fish that everyone asks about. For many nano tank hobbyists, that star is the Blood...
Blaine Shively |
Adding corals to your reef tank is one of the most exciting milestones in the hobby, but knowing when to add certain types is just as important as knowing which...
Blaine Shively |
The White Tail Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus flavicauda) is one of the most eye‑catching members of the tang family, instantly recognizable by its deep chocolate‑brown to purple body and contrasting pure...
Blaine Shively |
SPS corals — short for Small Polyp Stony corals — are some of the most prized and challenging animals in the reef-keeping world. Known for their intricate branching shapes and...
Blaine Shively |
How to Clean and Maintain Your Aquarium Powerheads Powerheads play a vital role in your aquarium’s overall health. Whether you’re running a full SPS reef, a soft coral system, or...
Blaine Shively |
Selecting the right powerhead is essential to creating a stable, healthy environment in your reef tank. These devices don’t just keep water moving—they directly influence coral growth, nutrient export, oxygen...
Blaine Shively |
Water movement is one of the most important—and often overlooked—elements of a thriving reef tank. It influences coral health, nutrient export, gas exchange, and even the way your tank looks...
Blaine Shively |
Your return pump plays a crucial role in keeping your aquarium system stable by circulating water through the sump and back into the display tank. But what happens when the...
Blaine Shively |
Your return pump is the heart of your filtration system, silently pushing water from your sump to the display tank around the clock. But like any piece of hardworking equipment,...
Blaine Shively |
When choosing a return pump for your aquarium, most hobbyists focus on gallons per hour (GPH). But one of the most overlooked—and most important—factors in return pump performance is head...
Blaine Shively |
When setting up or upgrading your aquarium system, one of the most important choices you’ll make is selecting the right return pump. At the core of this decision lies a...
Blaine Shively |
A return pump is one of the most critical pieces of equipment in any sump-based aquarium system. It circulates water from the sump back to the display tank, ensuring proper...
Blaine Shively |
If you've ever shined a flashlight into your saltwater tank at night and spotted a squirming, segmented creature darting into the rockwork, chances are you've encountered a bristle worm. These...
Larry Norris |
