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🎨🔨 Paint Splatter Hammer – A Euphyllia Masterpiece! 🔨🎨The Paint Splatter Hammer (Euphyllia ancora) is a true work of art...
03/28/2025

🎨🔨 Paint Splatter Hammer – A Euphyllia Masterpiece! 🔨🎨

The Paint Splatter Hammer (Euphyllia ancora) is a true work of art with its striking blend of neon greens, blues, purples, and golds splattered across its hammer-shaped tentacles! This LPS beauty adds stunning movement and color to any reef tank.

🔹 Tank Placement: Mid to lower levels. Give it plenty of space—its long, sweeping tentacles can sting nearby corals!
🔹 Lighting: Moderate (PAR 100-150). Too much light can cause retraction, so acclimate slowly.
🔹 Flow: Moderate. It thrives in a gentle, indirect flow that allows its tentacles to sway naturally without stress.
🔹 Feeding: While it gets energy from light, target feeding 1-2 times per week with Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral foods like Reef Roids can enhance growth and coloration.
🔹 Water Parameters: Stability is key for Euphyllia health:
✅ Temp: 76-80°F
✅ Salinity: 1.025
✅ pH: 8.1-8.4
✅ Alk: 8-10 dKH
✅ Calcium: 400-450 ppm
✅ Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm

With the right care, this vibrant and flowing coral will become a true showpiece in your reef! Who else is obsessed with hammers? Drop a pic of yours in the comments! 📸👇

🌿🌀 Jungle Juice Zoanthids – Wild Colors for Your Reef! 🌀🌿Looking to add a pop of psychedelic color to your reef? The Jun...
03/21/2025

🌿🌀 Jungle Juice Zoanthids – Wild Colors for Your Reef! 🌀🌿

Looking to add a pop of psychedelic color to your reef? The Jungle Juice Zoanthids are a must-have! With their electric green, deep purple, and glowing blue hues, these fast-growing polyps create a stunning carpet of color in any tank.

🔹 Tank Placement: Low to mid-level. They encrust over rockwork and frag plugs, making them perfect for filling in gaps.
🔹 Lighting: Low to moderate (PAR 75-150). Too much light can cause them to close up or lose color.
🔹 Flow: Moderate. They enjoy enough flow to keep detritus off but not so much that their polyps can’t fully open.
🔹 Feeding: They thrive on light but benefit from occasional feedings with reef-safe powdered or liquid coral foods like Reef Roids or phytoplankton.
🔹 Water Parameters: Keep conditions stable for vibrant colors and fast growth:
✅ Temp: 76-80°F
✅ Salinity: 1.025
✅ pH: 8.1-8.4
✅ Alk: 8-10 dKH
✅ Calcium: 400-450 ppm
✅ Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm

These hardy and beginner-friendly polyps will spread beautifully, creating a glowing jungle in your reef! Who else loves collecting Zoas? Drop a pic below! 📸👇

🧡🍄 Orange Yuma Mushroom – A Vibrant Splash for Your Reef! 🍄🧡If you’re looking for a hardy, colorful, and fast-growing co...
03/14/2025

🧡🍄 Orange Yuma Mushroom – A Vibrant Splash for Your Reef! 🍄🧡

If you’re looking for a hardy, colorful, and fast-growing coral, the Orange Yuma Mushroom (Ricordea yuma) is a perfect choice! With its intense orange hues, bumpy texture, and mesmerizing fluorescence, this soft coral is a standout in any reef tank!

🔹 Tank Placement: Place in low to mid-light areas, on rockwork or the sand bed. Ensure it has space to spread, as it can multiply quickly!
🔹 Lighting: Low to moderate (PAR 50-100). Too much light can cause it to shrink or detach.
🔹 Flow: Low to moderate. Too much flow can prevent it from fully expanding.
🔹 Feeding: While it absorbs nutrients from the water, target feeding with Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral foods like Reef Roids 1-2 times per week can boost growth and color.
🔹 Water Parameters: Keep conditions stable for the best results:
✅ Temp: 76-80°F
✅ Salinity: 1.025
✅ pH: 8.1-8.4
✅ Alk: 8-10 dKH
✅ Calcium: 400-450 ppm
✅ Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm

With proper care, this bright and hardy mushroom will thrive, spreading its vibrant color across your reef! Are you growing Yumas in your tank? Share your pics below! 📸👇

🔥🧡 Blood Orange Leptoseris – A Fiery Addition to Your Reef! 🧡🔥If you’re looking for bold color and a unique encrusting g...
03/07/2025

🔥🧡 Blood Orange Leptoseris – A Fiery Addition to Your Reef! 🧡🔥

If you’re looking for bold color and a unique encrusting growth pattern, the Blood Orange Leptoseris is a must-have! With its intense red-orange hues and intricate texture, this SPS coral adds a pop of color to any reef tank.

🔹 Tank Placement: Best placed on rockwork or the sand bed in low-light areas. It encrusts over surfaces, creating an eye-catching display!
🔹 Lighting: Low to moderate (PAR 50-150). Too much light can cause bleaching, so keep it in the lower range.
🔹 Flow: Moderate to strong. A steady flow helps keep detritus from settling on its surface.
🔹 Feeding: While it thrives on light, occasional feedings with powdered or liquid coral foods like Reef Roids or phytoplankton can enhance growth and color.
🔹 Water Parameters: Keep it stable for optimal health:
✅ Temp: 76-80°F
✅ Salinity: 1.025
✅ pH: 8.1-8.4
✅ Alk: 8-10 dKH
✅ Calcium: 400-450 ppm
✅ Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm

With proper care, the Blood Orange Lepto will grow into a glowing, encrusting masterpiece! Are you keeping one in your reef? Drop a pic in the comments! 📸👇

🌊💛 Yellow Yayamensis Euphyllia – A Rare Gem for Your Reef! 💛🌊If you’re looking for a stunning and unique Euphyllia, the ...
02/28/2025

🌊💛 Yellow Yayamensis Euphyllia – A Rare Gem for Your Reef! 💛🌊

If you’re looking for a stunning and unique Euphyllia, the Yellow Yayamensis is a must-have! With its delicate, flowing tentacles and rare yellow hue, this beauty adds movement and color to any reef tank. But like all Euphyllia, it needs the right care to thrive!

🔹 Tank Placement: Mid to lower levels. Give it space to prevent stinging its neighbors!
🔹 Lighting: Moderate (PAR 100-150). Too much light can cause retraction or bleaching, so start low and increase as needed.
🔹 Flow: Moderate. A gentle, indirect flow helps the tentacles sway naturally without stress.
🔹 Feeding: While it gets most of its energy from light, occasional target feeding with Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or reef-safe coral food will boost its health. Feed 1-2 times per week.
🔹 Water Parameters: Keep conditions stable for optimal growth:
✅ Temp: 76-80°F
✅ Salinity: 1.025
✅ pH: 8.1-8.4
✅ Alk: 8-10 dKH
✅ Calcium: 400-450 ppm
✅ Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm

With the right care, this Euphyllia will expand beautifully, showcasing its soft, golden glow. Who else is obsessed with Euphyllia corals? Drop your pics in the comments! 📸👇

The Elegance Coral (Catalaphyllia jardinei) is a breathtaking LPS coral that brings movement and vibrant color to any re...
02/21/2025

The Elegance Coral (Catalaphyllia jardinei) is a breathtaking LPS coral that brings movement and vibrant color to any reef tank! With its flowing tentacles and stunning hues of green, purple, and pink, this coral is a true centerpiece. But beauty comes with responsibility—here’s what you need to know to keep your Elegance thriving!

🔹 Tank Placement: Low to mid-level with ample space for its long, sweeping tentacles. Keep it away from other corals to prevent stinging!
🔹 Lighting: Moderate to low PAR (75-150). Too much light can cause bleaching, so start lower and adjust as needed.
🔹 Flow: Low to moderate. Strong flow can stress the coral and prevent it from fully expanding.
🔹 Feeding: While Elegance Corals are photosynthetic, they appreciate meaty treats like Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or reef-safe prepared foods 2-3 times a week.
🔹 Water Parameters: Stable conditions are key! Aim for:
✅ Temp: 76-80°F
✅ Salinity: 1.025
✅ pH: 8.1-8.4
✅ Alk: 8-10 dKH
✅ Calcium: 400-450 ppm
✅ Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm

With proper care, the Elegance Coral will reward you with stunning polyp extension and mesmerizing movement! Have you kept one in your tank? Drop a pic below! 📸👇

here’s something magical about watching life in your tank mature and change over time. I’ve had one of these red discoso...
11/01/2024

here’s something magical about watching life in your tank mature and change over time. I’ve had one of these red discosomas hanging around for years—steady and chill. But suddenly, in the last six months, they’ve been growing like crazy, almost like a nuisance! 🤯 What changed? Good question. Maybe if I actually tested my water more often, I'd have an answer. 😅 But that’s a story for another day!

Stay tuned for more tales from the tank!

🌊 The Love-Hate Saga with Clownfish Continues! 🌊In the saltwater and coral space—let’s just say it’s a total love-hate (...
10/30/2024

🌊 The Love-Hate Saga with Clownfish Continues! 🌊

In the saltwater and coral space—let’s just say it’s a total love-hate (and maybe a little unhealthy!) relationship. These M@*!^@%@!n clownfish? I’m all in, but they sure don’t feel the same! 😂 Here’s to the little ones who bring color, life, and a lot of attitude to my tank.

Stay tuned for more on my journey with these aggressive a-hole fish and tips from a lifetime of aquatics!

🌊 One of These Days I'll Tell You About "The Crash" 🌊After over 40 years in the aquarium world—21 of those in saltwater ...
10/28/2024

🌊 One of These Days I'll Tell You About "The Crash" 🌊

After over 40 years in the aquarium world—21 of those in saltwater and coral—I’ve seen it all, including my first (and only!) tank crash. While that story’s coming, here are some shots of the survivors who made it through, plus a system that has impressed me with its resilience and unexpected performance.

📸 Stay tuned for tips, tricks, and stories from decades of diving into the home aquarium hobby!

🐚💫 Ah, the skeptics and their clam skepticism! 🤨 "Clams are a waste of money and tank space. They die." But as I gracefu...
02/17/2024

🐚💫 Ah, the skeptics and their clam skepticism! 🤨 "Clams are a waste of money and tank space. They die." But as I gracefully age like a fine coral, I realize that life's true value lies in its fleeting moments. 💭💧 Allow me to introduce Clam Number 1, defying the odds and proving that even in the tumultuous waters of a reef tank, longevity is possible! 🌊✨ Yes, my dear friends, both of my clam companions have surpassed the two-year mark, a testament to resilience and the unpredictability of aquatic existence. 🕰️💪 So, to all the naysayers, I say this: behold the marvels of marine life, where even the humblest clam can teach us a lesson in cherishing every moment. 🌟🐚 Here's to Clam Number 1 and the enduring spirit of life in the reef! 🥂 🌊🐚

🌸💚 Confession time: I do love zoanthids. That's it, that's the tweet! 🐠🌿 There's just something about those colorful lit...
02/16/2024

🌸💚 Confession time: I do love zoanthids. That's it, that's the tweet! 🐠🌿 There's just something about those colorful little polyps that sets my reefing heart aflutter! 🌈✨ Call me a zoanthid fanatic, a polyp aficionado – I wear the title proudly! 🏅💁‍♂️ From their mesmerizing patterns to their delightful sway in the current, zoanthids are the unsung heroes of the reef world. 🌊🎶 So here's to you, dear zoanthids, for bringing joy, color, and endless fascination to my aquatic kingdom! 🥂🐚 🌟🌸

💔🐠 Happy Valentine's Day! 💕 Today, I pay tribute to the fish that once stole my heart – the Copperband Butterfly. 🦋 Alas...
02/14/2024

💔🐠 Happy Valentine's Day! 💕 Today, I pay tribute to the fish that once stole my heart – the Copperband Butterfly. 🦋 Alas, this is a tale of love lost, a casualty of misguided advice from someone I shouldn't have trusted. 😔 After a fateful tank treatment, this graceful swimmer passed away, leaving behind memories of its elegance and charm. 🌊✨ But fear not, for in the ever-evolving world of aquatics, hearts may break, but tanks go on. 💔➡️💪 You will be remembered, dear Copperband, and in your absence, a new finned friend shall swim into my heart and fill the void. 🐟💙 Here's to love lost, lessons learned, and the endless journey of reefkeeping! 🌟 🌊🐚

🐚💫 "Clams are a waste of money and tank space. They die." Ah, the skeptics! But as I grow older, I realize that life's t...
02/12/2024

🐚💫 "Clams are a waste of money and tank space. They die." Ah, the skeptics! But as I grow older, I realize that life's true beauty lies in its fleeting nature. 💭💧 Meet Clam Number 2 – a testament to the resilience and the unpredictable dance of existence! 🌊✨ Sure, they may seem like mere mollusks to some, but to me, they're timeless treasures, defying the odds and clocking in at over two years young! 🕰️💪 Who knew that within their delicate shells lies a lesson in the preciousness of life itself? 📜🐚 So, here's to Clam Number 2, a humble hero in my aquatic saga, reminding us all to cherish each moment, for it's the impermanence that makes it truly precious. 🌟💙 🌊🐚

🌊🌹 Introducing the pièce de résistance of my aquatic kingdom – the Elegance Coral! 🏰✨ Sure, there are many like it in th...
02/10/2024

🌊🌹 Introducing the pièce de résistance of my aquatic kingdom – the Elegance Coral! 🏰✨ Sure, there are many like it in the vast ocean, but this one? Oh, this one is mine! 🌐🐠 In the grand tradition of epic movies, consider this coral the star of its own blockbuster saga. 🍿🎬 And as a side bonus, behold the spectacle of a little cinnamon clown hosting in its elegant embrace! 🤡🧡 It's like a cinematic masterpiece playing out in my tank – drama, elegance, and a touch of clownish charm! 🎭💦 Join the underwater spectacle and witness the grandeur of My Elegance Coral – where every ripple tells a tale fit for the big screen! 🎥🌊 🌟🐚

🔮✨ Enter the whimsical world of Bubble Corals – the shape-shifters of the sea! 🌊💫 These stony wonders from the Genus Ple...
02/09/2024

🔮✨ Enter the whimsical world of Bubble Corals – the shape-shifters of the sea! 🌊💫 These stony wonders from the Genus Plerogyra are like the chameleons of the reef, with their fleshy bodies cunningly concealing their stony skeletons. 🐚🎭 Many beginners in the hobby are left scratching their heads, mistaking them for soft corals – oh, the mysteries of marine life! 🤔 But fear not, for we're here to unravel the secrets of these bubbly beauties! 🕵️‍♂️💦 They come in not one, but two main varieties: the classic round grape-shaped bubbles and the rebels with irregularly shaped bubbles. 🍇🌀 It's like choosing between your favorite flavor of bubble tea – each one a delightful surprise waiting to be discovered! 🥤✨ Dive into the enchantment of Bubble Corals and let the magic unfold in your own aquatic kingdom! 🏰🌊 🌟

🌟💦 Step into the magical realm of the Duncan Coral – the Hastas of the underwater world! 🌿 Just like their terrestrial c...
02/07/2024

🌟💦 Step into the magical realm of the Duncan Coral – the Hastas of the underwater world! 🌿 Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these coral cuties are fluffy and surprisingly spacious, considering they're housed in a mere water box! 🏡💧 But let's talk about that shimmer – under the enchanting glow of blue lights, their silvery hues come alive, sparkling like stars in the night sky! ✨💙 It's like having a slice of the cosmos right in your own aquarium! 🌌 Who knew coral could be so celestial? Dive into the wonder of reefing with the Duncan Coral – where even the humblest creatures hold a universe of beauty within them! 🐚🪐 🌊🌟

🎨💥 Dive into the wild world of the Splatter Paint Hammer Coral, where every frag is a masterpiece in the making! 🌊🖌️ Thi...
02/05/2024

🎨💥 Dive into the wild world of the Splatter Paint Hammer Coral, where every frag is a masterpiece in the making! 🌊🖌️ This coral isn't just a pretty face – it's a resilient warrior in the reefing realm. 💪 I've been known to accidentally break off chunks of this guy in my tank (oops!), but fear not – it's like playing a game of coral whack-a-mole! 🤭🔨 No matter how brutally I've mishandled it, this resilient beauty grows back with a vengeance, ready to splash its vibrant colors across my reef canvas once more. 🌈✨ Who knew coral could be so forgiving and fierce at the same time? Dive into the chaos and creativity of reefing with the Splatter Paint Hammer Coral – where every setback is just a stroke of opportunity! 🎨🐠 🌊🎨

🔍💎 Who says the reef life doesn't come with its own treasure hunts? 💰 When it comes to scoring a deal, I'm always on the...
02/03/2024

🔍💎 Who says the reef life doesn't come with its own treasure hunts? 💰 When it comes to scoring a deal, I'm always on the lookout! Gryphon Diamond Band saws, known to fetch a hefty price, ranging from $400 to $550, are like hidden gems in the marine world. 🌊🔍 But let me tell you, the hunt is half the fun! Most salty stores don't even bother stocking them, claiming there's no profit to be made. 🐟 Yet, in a stroke of luck, I stumbled upon mine through a realtor's misfortune – a woman relocating out of state had dumped it on him. 💼 After a bit of haggling, a mere $150 investment later, my frag game levels up! 🌟 Who knew a diamond band saw could be the key to unlocking reefing greatness? Stay vigilant, reefers, for treasures, await where you least expect them! 💎🦐 💪🌊

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