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New Article Alert ! "Battling Hydroids: Identification, Tips, and Treatment" Hydroids, those pesky and often overlooked pests in marine aquariums, can be a real nuisance, but managing them effectively is crucial for the health of your reef. From their sneaky appearances to their sting...

New Article Release! "Intro to Soft Corals: Identification, Care, and Tips" What You'll Discover: The enchanting variety of soft corals and their distinct characteristics. Essential care tips to ensure your soft corals thrive in your aquarium. Insights into the best practices for...

New Article Release! "Understanding Different Types of Corals: A Comprehensive Overview" What You'll Discover: The fascinating diversity of coral species and their unique characteristics. How different corals contribute to the reef ecosystem and what makes each type unique. Practical...

High grade coconut carbon hasn’t really shown the detrimental effects like other carbon sources on tangs, definitely something to watch out for but I feel it is a little less of a concern. The other two options are to use poly filters and chemipure. Poly filters turns green/brown when it has...

I’m not sure. Leathers are sensitive sometimes. Maybe try running a bit more carbon to see if they are doing chemical warfare?

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New Article Release! "Bristle Worms: Friend or Foe?" What You'll Discover: The ecological role of bristle worms in marine aquariums. Insights into the benefits and potential drawbacks of having bristle worms in your tank. Effective management strategies for controlling bristle worm...

New Article Release! "Protein Skimmers 101: Essential Guide for Saltwater Aquarium Success" Want to want a Video Instead? Check out our new video on Protein Skimmers: What You'll Discover: The fundamental role of protein skimmers in maintaining pristine water quality in saltwater...

New Article Release! "The Ultimate Guide to Acclimating Fish, Inverts, and Corals" What You’ll Discover: Proven methods for successfully introducing new fish, invertebrates, and corals to your saltwater aquarium. Detailed steps for various acclimation techniques including drip, float, and...

I don’t know of any matrix, although that would be really helpful! I know a lot of leather corals don’t do well together, even more so in smaller tanks. I know it has to do with the chemical warfare but I don’t know enough about each kind to make a matrix. I would say that you probably have to...

Are they shedding each time they aren’t looking great? Is there a fish that hosts between them?

New Article Release! "Mastering Toadstool Leather Corals: Tips for Care, Placement, and Troubleshooting" What You'll Discover: Essential care tips to keep your Toadstool Leather Corals thriving, from lighting needs to water conditions. Strategies for optimal placement within your saltwater...

Haha! Some of it does bring be mack to high school chemistry! :)

Thank you for reading it and the feedback! I have an article on carbon dosing plus 4 more digging into the different types as well as phosphates and GFO. They are on my website, just haven’t added them here.

Haha! Thank you! Wanted to add some personal tips and tricks

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New Article Release! "The Science of Anaerobic Bacteria" What You'll Discover: The crucial role of anaerobic bacteria in nutrient cycling and their impact on aquarium health. Insights into setting up environments that promote anaerobic bacterial growth, such as deep sand beds or...

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Hello Everyone! I just joined the group so I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tamara and I am a marine research scientist. I am the CEO of Manta Systems where we write and share articles all about the saltwater hobby. I have been in the saltwater hobby for 24 years and I love it! I would...