Coral/Invert Quarantine Time Frames
Preface: The purpose of this article is to outline time periods required to properly quarantine (QT) marine corals & invertebrates. While unable to host ectoparasites the way fish do, corals/inverts are still able to “carry” fish diseases in one of two ways:
Free swimmers inadvertently attached if the coral/invert was taken from infected water.
Tomonts encysted to the animal, which can occur if the coral/invert was previously housed in an infected tank...
Summary/Overview:
Over the last few years, we have seen more beginner and moderate reefers becoming more and more inclined to attempt DIY projects. Anything from building a custom roller mat or an algae turf scrubber to attempting a stand build using two-by wood. With LED’s becoming more popular, the need for changing diodes for spectrum preference changes as well as burnt out diodes is becoming more of a norm.
This article will focus on the replacement of LED diodes and cover the...
What is Medic?
Medic is a highly effective water conditioner used to control external fish parasites present in both marine and freshwater environments. It contains a reef-safe oxidizing agent and is particularly effective against: Marine Ich - Crytpocaryon irritans, Freshwater Ich - Ichthyophthirius, and Marine Velvet - Amyloodinium ocellatum.
Features
Completely reef-safe
Buffered to maintain physiological pH
Does not harm invertebrates
Does not harm nitrifying bacteria
How Medic...
Bring the Reef Home
There is no doubt that keeping a reef tank at home isn’t the cheapest hobby, nor is it effortless. However, a reef tank at home brings so many wonderful things to our lives. My name is Joseph Chi. In 2004, I owned my first marine tank in California. Now, after buying my first house in Taiwan, I’m maintaining my second SPS dominated tank. This tank has been up and running since January 2, 2015. This tank, like life, has had its many ups and downs.
System Profile...
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After bringing the Atlantik series one step forward, Orphek is now launching and introducing to you the New Orphek Atlantik V4 Compact Reef LED Lighting For Optimal Coral Growth and Color.
Orphek is now offering the same exquisite quality LED solution for reefers owning aquariums with the size of 39″ x 27″/ 100 x 70cm!
The light comes with 42 customized dual chip LEDs with infra red spectrum, rendering a natural color to your tank.
The Atlantik V4 Compact technology brings built-in...
Nowadays it’s not uncommon to see a hobbyist say, ‘I’m only stocking my tank with captive bred fish.’ Of course, their heart is in the right place, and it’s understandable why most people would think this is the best route forward for wild reefs. But is it? Is captive breeding the only way?
Above is a gorgeous little flame angel bred in Hawaii using a flow-through system.
The short answer is no. In fact, sustainably collected wild fishes are generally significantly less impactful on wild...
Calling all Wrasse keepers!
Here's a great talk about keeping and mixing various Cirrhilabrus Wrasses from Hunter Hammond.
Hunter , known on various forums as “evolved”, is completely obsessed with wrasses. He is an Arizona native and a marine hobbyist who currently keeps a 270g peninsula reef in his living room featuring numerous rare wrasses.
Boom Corals Kessil Giveaway
We're excited to announce that BoomCorals.com has generously donated a Kessil AP700 for one lucky member of our community to win! We appreciate them sponsoring this contest and best of luck to everyone who enters!
How to Enter:
Contestants will have to complete the official entry requirement to be entered to win. You may also complete the bonus entries for multiple entries!
1. Go to Boom Corals website at www.boomcorals.com and pick out a coral that you...
It's time for our annual Partner Membership Drive and Giveaway!
From time to time we get request from members wanting to do more to help R2R grow and looking for more ways to support our great community. I am pleased to announce the third annual partner membership drive that will allow you to help R2R expand and grow as well as get some cool reef gear and have a chance to win the Ultimate Tank Prize Pack and more! This is going to be a limited one time yearly membership and we will only be...
