Calcium is an element that is truly vital for life, not just on the reef, but in all living creatures including us. We cannot grow our skeletons without it, our hearts cannot beat without it and our muscles cannot function without it. In this blog we shall discuss Calcium's role in the reef aquarium, as well as the importance of maintaining calcium levels for long term aquarium health.
Grubs Up, Your Brief Guide To Feeding Corals in your reef aquarium. Most corals will thrive in an aquarium without direct feeding, but the benefits of a weekly feed are numerous. In today's blog we shall briefly go over the mechanisms of coral feeding and the benefits of a good tentacle wrapped meal.
In this blog we shall discuss the various types of phosphate found in saltwater, how the levels of said phosphates build up overtime, and how to control high Phosphates.
In this blog we shall discuss the workings of the Nitrogen Cycle in a reef aquarium, what causes Nitrate to build up, the common consequences of high nitrate levels, and how to effectively control said levels.
In this blog we will discuss why chlorine is added to tapwater, why it must be removed before going into any aquarium or pond, and why alternative water sources may be better for some systems.
In this brief guide I shall discuss the effects of warm weather on aquarium livestock, how to cool a tank down as well as solutions for dealing with the consequences of elevated temperatures.
In this brief guide I shall give a basic overview of both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, the diversity of livestock available to both and the advantages and disadvantages inherit to both systems.
When it comes to setting up any aquarium, whether it be saltwater or freshwater, filtration can be a very messy business; and getting it wrong can create far more of a headache than most people realise. In this guide we shall outline the main differences between the two most common types.
Our little shop counter system started out simple, with basic livestock, live rock and coral sand, but went on to grab the attention of anyone approaching with awe stricken gazes. This, in a nutshell, is how we did it.
