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R2R Username: @Sabellafella
My Tank Thread: Sabella's 450L mixed reef build thread
Hello my fellow hobbyists. My name is Chris and I'm from New York. I've spent many years on the forums, became great friends and peers with a ton of you guys. I would like to thank you, R2R, and the team, for...
The Magnificent Bluestriped Angelfish, Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis
Jay Hemdal
2024 Update: This is a reprint of an article I wrote in 2006. The information has been reviewed for needed changes and updates. One important update is that Bali Aquarich has been producing this and related...
Flatworms are a confusing group to research, mainly because there is not much information on the types and taxonomy and we have a habit of referring to the same worm with fifty different names. There are probably a few mistakes in this article, but I tried my best!
Removal should be looked at...
In this short article I will be going into the very, very basic science of the relationship with coral and zooxanthellae. I believe it is necessary to understand this relationship to successfully keep corals, and I remember it was difficult for me to understand when I was a beginner, so this is...
QM Labs successfully aquacultures the Gulf Blenny (Ecsenius pulcher)
Ecsenius blennies are a group of fish that are almost all beautifully colored, uniquely patterned, small in size as adults, and get along well with most other fish of different shapes. They lack a swim bladder—an organ that...
A Beginner’s Guide to Reef Aquariums
By Reefer Matt
Reefer Matt’s First Reef Tank! Circa 2005
Preface: This article is a beginner’s guide to reefing and does not encompass all aspects of the reef aquarium hobby. It is meant to be a basic guide to get started in reefing. All information is...
Here is a list of some common worms found in a home aquarium. Flatworms, eg AEFW, and worms found on fish, eg flukes, are not included.
1/5 Harm=Minimally harmful, may be visually annnoying
1/5 Use= Minimally useful, filter feeders may help filtration (minimal)
5/5 Harm=Extemely harmful, may...
R2R Username: @mk_reefs
Tank Threads: WaterBox 20, WaterBox 10 Floating Reef, and Bubble Tank
This month we are feature three nano reef tanks by @mk_reefs. In the sections that follow you will read and see information about @mk_reefs approach to reefing as well as the description and pictures...
Demystifying SPS Coral Care
by Reefer Matt
Hello Reefers! I thought I’d share my thoughts and experience with SPS coral and how I care for them. In this article, I hope you’ll find something to take with you, and apply it to your tank.
Reefer Matt’s 75 Gallon SPS Tank
First, I’d like to...
R2R Username: @thekoralito
My Tank Thread: The Koralito's Custom Penisula Mixed Reef Tank
Hello fellow reefers! My name is Rocky Eliseo or you may know me as The Koralito @thekoralito on Instagram. I have been keeping freshwater fish since I was a kid back in the Philippines and only started...
Butterfly Compatibility Chart
First I'd like to point out that this is not extremely broken down with specific complexes as with the Fairy Wrasse Compatibility Chart seen on Reef2Reef and elsewhere. While I do group some species by relation, it is important to note that Butterflyfish phylogeny...
Aquatic Invasive Species
Jay Hemdal
Introduction –
Humans have moved plants and animals knowingly (and unknowingly) from one location on Earth to another for tens of thousands of years. The argument can be made that there has never been a translocation of a species that did not in some way...
R2R Username: @JGT
My Tank Thread: My 240, My 240/Basement Fish Room, My 240/Basement Fish Room/built into a full wall bookcase and focal point of house addition.
Hi everyone, my name is John or better known as JGT on R2R and I’ve been keeping fish/corals on and off for over 40 years. As a boy...
How a Two Part Alkalinity and Calcium System Works, and Why it Matters
By Randy Holmes-Farley
This article is intended to help aquarists understand some of the important differences between the great variety of two and three part alkalinity and calcium dosing systems presently available...
Reef Aquarium Salinity: DIY Calibration Standards
By Randy Holmes-Farley
One of the most important issues facing marine aquarists is providing a suitable environment for their aquaria's inhabitants. Among the important properties for a marine environment's suitability is the water's salinity...
Image: Full Tank Shot with Background on
R2R Username: @Epic Aquaculture
My Tank Thread: Miracles Do Happen! Bill's (Sawcjack00/Epic Aquaculture) 460 Gallon Custom Miracles Aquarium Build!
Image: Left angle view (Colorado Sunburst Tank is visible to the right of the fish room door)
My name...
When Do Calcium and Alkalinity Demand Not Exactly Balance?
By Randy Holmes-Farley
Calcium and alkalinity are generally supplied to reef aquaria in order to offset losses caused by the formation of calcium carbonate. There are many ways to replace these loses, and every method has its own pros...
R2R Username: @maramotreef
Introduction:
My name is Maisie and I have been in the hobby for 3 years. I have always loved the ocean and every time we go on vacation, especially in the Philippines, we always have to stay on a few islands. My wife and I started with a small fresh water tank...
In a previous article I discussed my thoughts on trace elements
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/randys-thoughts-on-trace-elements.951/
This article expands on that discussion by providing specific guidance for all elements one might dose.
First, some explanation.
I have listed many elements as...
Since this topic comes up over and over, I thought I give a summary of my current general thoughts on trace elements for reef aquariums.
1. First, a standard definition. Trace elements are those elements in seawater at very low concentration. It does not include the major ions of seawater...
