Nutrients on the Reef (I)
Sooner or later, aquarists will encounter the topic of reef nutrient when keeping an aquarium. Many aquarists are often concerned about these questions: Is my nitrate and phosphate level ok? Should I feed my corals more? How do I reduce nitrate? or phosphate? All these are fair questions. However, if we approach reef nutrients just […]Read More
Bioload of an Aquarium: How much is too much?
How many fishes can I keep in my aquarium? Finding the limit of the bioload of our reef aquarium is a frequently debated question. On one hand, we don’t want to pack our fish tank like canned sardines. On the other hand, it’s nevertheless good to understand the limitation of our little glass box. If […]Read More
Water Test: Is yours working?
Salifert Test kit – One of the popular aquarium water testing brand For many avid reef keeper, one of the favourite past time is to conduct water test. Since the fishes and corals we keep come from an environment which is very stable, it is meaningful for us to ensure our little water tank imitate […]Read More
Driving the Reef Aquarium like a Car
Consider this, what does it take for you to keep the car on the road? You right foot is pressing on the accelerator, your hand is steady on the wheel, your eyes are taking in the sights around you while checking if there is any obstructions. This is how you can keep your reef aquarium […]Read More
The Reef Bully: Confession of a Misunderstood Fish
Have you ever asked yourself: “why is my fish such a jerk?” You are not alone. However, it’s costly and tedious to be a bully on the reef. Rather than lazing around in a corner, enjoy the sunlight, gentle wave, and the beautiful corals, the bully has to patrol the rocks endlessly, flaring the fins, […]Read More
