Coral Care

Like many other corals, zoas have been a thing of fascination for many reefers. They are a bright, colorful, and aesthetic addition to any reef tank. And if you are a professional aquarist, you wouldn’t mind making extra money by fragging and selling zoas. However, not all professionals know how to frag zoas correctly. To…

Corals are highly rewarding, especially in saltwater tanks. Not only do they increase the beauty of the aquarium, but they also serve as a food source for herbivores, carnivores, and planktivores fish. But sometimes, you must frag them to prevent them from taking over other corals. And to do that, you must know how to…

One perk of having corals and sea anemones together is their requirement for similar lighting. They both host algae called zooxanthellae in their cells to provide them with energy for nitrogen and carbon. That is why you need to arrange powerful lighting to enable them to support their algae friends. The best light spectrum for…

Bubble Tip Anemones have an exotic appearance with gorgeous, eye-popping tentacles that make them flower-like. It is obvious why reefers want to have them in their tanks. Despite being a pleasing addition to the environment, a BTA provides visual wonder too. But if you are a newcomer without much experience, you will not get the…

Getting coralline algae in your reef tank may not be one of the first things to cross the mind of a new reefer. But if you knew how important it is, I bet you would have second thoughts about it. Coralline algae have exotic colors that will develop your tank’s appearance. They also come with…

If you find your bubble tip anemones shriveled up in your tank, you should be concerned about it. But do not jump to conclusions swiftly without thinking about what might have caused it. The first question is what factors are responsible for the bubble tip anemone dying. A bubble tip anemone is naturally very sensitive,…

Imagine sitting in front of your reef aquarium, enjoying its aesthetical beauty after a long day, only to get creeped out and see your anemones move around the tank abruptly. They are plants, right? They are supposed to sit tight peacefully and not move! Then why do Anemones move? Anemones can walk. When anemones find…

Coral consists of different polyps, being a marine organism. You will find them in tropical seas but can keep them in a reef tank if you want. Since coral is a living animal, it has to eat. Learning how to feed corals in a reef tank will ensure that you have a thriving and healthy…

When it comes to aquascaping a reef aquarium with beautiful corals, Gorgonians are the most ignored ones even though they are an important part of the ecosystem. Also, the Gorgonians not only filter the water they live in, but they also offer sanctuary for your aquarium fish. Not to mention that they enhance the beauty…