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The Glass Reef

Aquarium needs, supplements, filtration media, basic equipment and other supplies for your saltwater or freshwater aquarium.
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The Glass Reef began as a group-buy and open-source, DIY avenue for Pinoy Reefers members as early as 2006 and later on by PMRAS members around 2013. TGR finally became a brand in February 2013 and in June 2016, became a physical and online supplier of affordable, good quality, locally-produced aquarium supplies for both freshwater and marine aquarium hobbyists. Our goal is to provide the local ho

bbyists economical, reliable and effective products. All TGR products are consistent in quality and are batch tested everytime. We pride ourselves in providing cost-efficient items that help in the advancement of the aquarium hobby here in the Philippines. The Glass Reef is a proud sponsor of Philippine Marine and Reef Aquarium Society.

18/11/2024

Tonight's topdown.

18/11/2024

Posted by one of our users. 100% TGR! 🇵🇭💪🏻

"Some update for my SPS dominant system😊

Items used for filtration and dosing:
Lcf+, synbio part 3 and aqua, omni, mp2, gff, elements, kalk, rb pro, gac, zeo, hpp, reef block

Using:
Tgr abr for rockscape
Chiller, return pump, wm, skimmer, Tgr light and led bar

Alk - 7.0-7.7
Mg - 1140-1250
Ca - 480
Po4 - 0.03
Sg - 1.025
Temp - 26-27

Resibo lang para may babalikan ako😅"

18/11/2024

𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡

🤔 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰?
The Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) is renowned for its distinctive vertical orange bands and long, narrow snout, which it uses to extract food from tight crevices. There are over 120 species of butterflyfish, but the Copperband is particularly popular in the hobby for its unique appearance and reputation as a natural predator of nuisance aiptasia anemones!

🌍 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟:
Native to the tropical reefs of the Indo-Pacific, the Copperband Butterflyfish is often found among rocky coral reefs, lagoon flats, and estuaries. It thrives in environments with abundant rock formations, where it can use its elongated snout to reach small crustaceans and worms hidden within crevices.

📏 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Growing up to about 8 inches in length, the Copperband Butterflyfish is a medium-sized fish that needs ample space to swim and explore. Its bold coloration and elegant swimming style make it a captivating addition to any tank.

🏡 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞:
Copperband Butterflyfish do best in tanks of at least 125 gallons, with plenty of live rock for hiding and grazing. They are known to be shy and may take time to acclimate to captivity. They’re generally reef-safe with caution, as they may nip at small invertebrates, tube worms, and feather dusters.

💪 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬:
The Copperband Butterflyfish is considered moderately hardy but can be challenging to feed initially. It’s essential to provide a stable, mature tank environment with pristine water conditions. They are sensitive to fluctuations in water quality, making them best suited for experienced aquarists.

🦐 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭:
In the wild, these butterflyfish feed on small invertebrates, worms, and coral polyps. In captivity, they require a varied diet that includes live blackworms, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped clams. Once acclimated, they may also accept frozen foods, but consistent feeding is crucial to maintaining their health.

👯 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬:
Copperband Butterflyfish are generally peaceful but can become territorial toward similar species. They are best housed with other peaceful, non-aggressive tank mates, like tangs, gobies, and blennies. It’s advisable to introduce them as one of the earlier additions to avoid stress from established tank mates.

📢 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬!
Have you kept a Copperband Butterflyfish in your reef tank? Share your experiences, care tips, and photos of this beautiful fish. Let’s talk about its unique behavior, challenges, and role in keeping aiptasia under control!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠!
Photo Credit: Mick Choppen

18/11/2024

Low-tech, low-maintenance discus community planted tank

Biomedia:
TGR PPS-01/PPS-02/PPS-03

Filter media:
TGR HPP-01/GAC/Zeo

Starter and water conditioners:
TGR Blackwater, TGR Synbio FW+
(Every water change)

Food: TGR BHM, Omni, mixed pellets

17/11/2024

Today's delivery. Thanks fam! 💪🏻

16/11/2024

Sheeeshhh!!!
❤️🎉🌈🔥

15/11/2024

BREAKING NEWS: The National Geographic Pristine Seas team discovered the largest coral in the world in the Solomon Islands! “Visible from space, the massive round coral is three times larger than the previous record-breaker and is believed to be about 300 years old, storing a record of ocean conditions from past centuries.”

Learn more about this exciting discovery: https://on.natgeo.com/3CCVPpJ

Photograph by Manu San Félix, National Geographic Pristine Seas, National Geographic Society

15/11/2024

BCD! Pure TGR filtration.

Free TGR Zeo, mesh bags and Synbio FW+ or Synbio Aqua for every 22L bucket puchase.

15/11/2024

Filling in quite nicely.

100% TGR-powered system

14/11/2024

Yes.

13/11/2024

TGR Synbio FW+ lang, solb na!

250ml bottles, 1.2L and 4.8L jugs available nationwide

13/11/2024

Rain or shine, night or day. 💪🏻

Another 100% TGR-powered tank in the making.

13/11/2024

Restocked at Marinechan Aquatics North Caloocan. :)

12/11/2024

Upgrade and update.

TGR HMLED 18" custom build + 2 TGR custom 24" LED Bars.

12/11/2024

Manila ulit. 🙂

TGR Reef Blocks and TGR RB Pro 1L

Available at GT's Reef and Glassbox Essentials. Also available nationwide through Lazada.

12/11/2024

Thank you!

11/11/2024

Mandaluyong-bound. Thanks fam!

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Friday	1pm - 5pm

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Hardscape for an upcoming AIO Reef. The original, handcrafted base rocks for marine aquariums. Proudly made in the Philippines since 2007. #theglassreef #aquarium #reels #fyp #hardscape #aquascaping #ProudlyPhilippineMade #supportlocal #MahalinAngSarilingAtin

Custom design as requested by one of our users. The original, handcrafted artificial base rocks for marine aquariums. Proudly made in the Philippines, since 2007. #theglassreef #hardscape #aquascape #reeftank #aquarium #reels #fyp

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How We Began

The Glass Reef began as a group-buy and open-source, DIY avenue for Pinoy Reefers and PMALS members as early as 2006 and later on by PMRAS members around 2013. The Glass Reef finally became a brand in February 2013 and in June 2016, became a physical and online supplier of affordable, good quality, locally-produced aquarium supplies for both freshwater and marine aquarium hobbyists. Our goal is to provide the local hobbyists economical, reliable and effective products. All TGR products are consistent in quality and are batch tested everytime. We pride ourselves in providing cost-efficient items that help in the advancement of the aquarium hobby here in the Philippines.

Our products are 100% sourced and produced locally - from raw materials to packaging. We also strive to support small local suppliers and businesses.

The Glass Reef is a proud supporter of Philippine Marine and Reef Aquarium Society, Philsalt Classifieds, Arowana Owners Club of the Philippines, Community Tank Owners and Fish Talk Philippines. We are one with PMRAS in promoting sustainable and responsible pet ownership and reefkeeping.