Top 5 Effective Strategies to Increase pH in Marine Aquariums
Learn the top five strategies to safely raise pH levels in your marine aquarium and support a healthy reef ecosystem. Learn expert tips and resources today!
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Top 5 Effective Strategies to Increase pH in Marine Aquariums
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The Secrets Behind Coral Coloration in Aquariums
Coral reefs are not only one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth; they also rank among the most visually captivating. Achieving vibrant coloration in corals within aquariums merges the...
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The Foundations of Coral Reef Survival
Coral reefs, often described as the rainforests of the sea, are vital ecosystems teeming with life and color. These underwater paradises are crucial for marine biodiversity, providing habitat, food, and...
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Cultivating the Future: The Crucial Role of Coral Aquaculture in Marine Conservation
Coral aquaculture is an integral part of the marine aquarium hobby, emphasizing the sustainable cultivation of corals in controlled settings. This method allows hobbyists to enjoy the unparalleled beauty of...
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Bacteria Blooms: A Microscopic War
The issue of bacteria blooms, often denoted by cloudy water from rapidly reproducing heterotrophic bacteria is a prevalent issue within the aquarium hobby. More often than not, these bacteria blooms...
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Top 10 Intermediate SPS
If you’ve graduated from our Top 10 Beginner SPS list, then we’ve created a little more challenging list so you can really test your skills. These corals will challenge your...
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Top 10 Beginner SPS
For those eager to begin their SPS adventure without diving into the deep end, the Top Shelf team presents a curated list of the top 10 beginner-friendly SPS corals. These...
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Coral Care Series: Acanthastrea / Micromussa
Acanthastrea/Micromussa Micromussa is a coral staple in the world of reef-keeping. Even though you will often hear them referred to as Acanthastrea (or “Acans” for short), Micromussas were reclassified...
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What Is SPS Coral and How Do You Care For It?
When you embark on setting up the perfect reef aquarium, you will want to incorporate coral. You might, however, not realize there are different types of coral with their own...
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Coral Care Series: Galaxea
Galaxea Corals are a popular beginner LPS coral that is known for their hardiness and color combinations. The most common colors are green, blue, and purple, but Galaxea is...
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Coral Care Series: Hammers
Today we are going to continue with our Euphyllia based coral series and introduce the hammer coral. The hammer coral is popular amongst reef-aquarium hobbyists because of its bright coloration...
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Coral Care Series: Torches
Your Guide to Caring For A Torch Coral Torch Corals fall under the Genus Euphyllia and are considered a large polyp stony coral (LPS). A Torch Coral stands out...
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Coral Care Series: Frogspawn Coral & Octospawn Coral
Everything You Need To Know About Frogspawn Coral & Octospawn Coral Frogspawn coral and Octospawn coral are LPS Corals that fall under the genus Euphyllia. They come in a wide...
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How to Change Your Saltwater Tank Water
Regular water changes are essential to keep the aquatic life in your tank at optimal health by removing waste and toxins that can harm your plants and animals over time....
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