http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-blog.html Welcome to the Reef Basics Blog. Please look around and be sure to come back for the latest information. en-us Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:31:57 GMT Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:31:57 GMT reefbasics.com http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-pests.html Reef aquarium pests are something just about everyone will encounter sooner or later. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:31:57 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/acropora-red-bugs.html Acropora red bugs are a fairly recent aquarium pest that appears to only affect SPS Acropora corals. The number of reef tanks that are seeing this pest is growing rapidly in North America. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:31:20 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/mantis-shrimp.html Although the name mantis shrimp might imply they are a shrimp, the truth is, they are not related at all. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:15:35 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-requirements.html These are the basic reef aquarium requirements you need to know before setting up you first tank. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:26:45 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/bubble-algae.html Bubble algae is one type of nuisance algae that is easy to recognize. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:21:15 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/aiptasia-anemones.html Aiptasia anemones can pose a serious threat to your reef aquarium if action is not taken to get rid of them. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:04:39 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/bookstore.html Welcome to the Reef Basics Book Store Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:43:32 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/very-high-output-fluorescents.html Very high output fluorescents or VHO lighting is a good choice for your reef aquarium Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:27:46 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/contact-us.html Use this form to contact us Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:16:30 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/about-us.html I started keeping fresh water tanks about 8 years ago but have always had a desire for one of those salt water aquariums we have all seen that are spectacular to look at Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:21:31 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/t5-fluorescent-lighting.html T5 fluorescent lighting is a relatively new lighting option for the reef aquariums. Here is some info for T5 lighting Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:06:37 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-tank-ph.html Your reef tank pH level is something that is important to monitor and maintain at appropriate levels. Read on to discover what pH is and its effects on your reef. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:57:55 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-safe-snails.html Reef safe snails are an essential part of your aquarium. Take a look at these options for your cleanup crew Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:19:12 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-safe-crabs.html Reef safe crabs enhance your cleanup crew with the ability to eat the dreaded bubble algae. They are a nice addition to your reef tank. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:41:37 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-light.html Here is your reef aquarium light basic information. This is where you will find out what all the terms and numbers mean. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:32:40 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/power-compact.html Power Compact lighting is next generation fluorescent with a low power consumption and less heat Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:53:32 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/phosphate.html All reef keepers should have a clear idea in mind about how they expect phosphate to be exported from their system. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:37:57 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/nitrite.html As your tank goes through its initial cycle, nitrite starts to show up right after the ammonia spike. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:19:17 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/nitrate.html Nitrate levels in your reef aquarium should be kept below 10 ppm (parts per million). Fish can usually tolerate levels above this but many corals cannot. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:29:47 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/metal-halide-lighting.html Info on metal halide lighting for your reef aquarium. Great for growing sps corals Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:11:43 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/hermit-crabs.html Are hermit crabs a necessary part of your reef aquarium cleanup crew. Find out by reading this information Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:59:30 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/coralline-algae.html Coralline algae is a very important element to have growing in your reef tank. Not only is it important, it is very beautiful to look at Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:31:24 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/cleaner-shrimp.html Cleaner shrimp make interesting additions to your reef aquarium. They are scavengers and help clean up leftovers in your aquarium. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:57:29 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/calcium-level.html The calcium level in your reef aquarium is considered by many as a critical parameter that should be maintained between 380 to 450 ppm. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:47:19 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/ammonia.html Mature reef tanks rarely have to deal with ammonia problems because of their large colonies of bacteria that convert it to nitrite. It is primarily the new tanks, hospital and quarantine tanks where i Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:30:56 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-filtration.html Reef aquarium filtration consists of two main things. Your live rock and live sand. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:30:13 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-sumps.html Reef aquarium sumps are a great way to improving the stability of your tank. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:06:08 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/fully-cured-live-rock.html Do you want fully cured live rock? Answers are here. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:35:41 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/curing-live-rock.html Curing live rock must be done to allow the plant and marine life, especially sponges, to undergo a natural die back without polluting the aquarium water. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:18:33 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-live-rock.html Your reef aquarium live rock will be the main biological filter for your reef. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:50:20 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-fish.html There are many reef aquarium fish you can choose for your reef aquarium. Look at some of the choices here Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:58:24 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/venturi-style-skimmer.html The venturi style skimmer uses a venturi valve to deliver air and water to your column at the same time. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:33:05 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/counter-current-skimmer.html The counter-current skimmer or air driven skimmers have been around for a long time. They are probably the least expensive of all the different types of skimmers you can buy or make. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:21:23 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-algae.html Controlling nuisance reef aquarium algae is something that most if not all reef keepers have, at one time or another, had to deal with. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:03 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/protein-skimmer.html A protein skimmer, sometimes called a foam fractionator, is a very essential piece of equipment you need to have for your reef aquarium. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:15:00 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/cyanobacteria.html Red slime algae, or cyanobacteria, are not really algae. It is actually a form of bacteria. Once it is present in an aquarium, it grows very fast and is hard to eradicate. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:52:58 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/green-hair-algae.html Green hair algae can really become a real problem in your reef. It grows fast and loves high intensity light. Finding and eliminating the causes can become a bit of a chore. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:37:22 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/diatoms.html Diatoms or brown algae begin to show up during your initial cycle period. The fact is they should not show up after that. If it does it means your water chemistry is out of balance. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:16:49 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/cleanup-crew.html A cleanup crew is a vital part of your reef aquarium. Here is some information you should know about them Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:10:32 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/efficient-reef-aquarium-lighting.html Good lighting is essential for todays modern aquariums. This page is dedicated to Efficient Reef Aquarium Lighting information Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:21:16 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-blog.html Welcome to the Reef Basics Blog. Please look around and be sure to come back for the latest information. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:39:09 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/alkalinity.html Maintaining correct alkalinity levels allow hard corals as well as coralline algae to properly secrete new skeletal material, which is how they grow. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:57:32 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-temperature.html Your reef aquarium temperature affects the inhabitants of your reef in a number of different ways. You will need to monitor and control the temperature fairly close to avoid problems. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:28:36 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-water-parameters.html Maintaining correct reef water parameters in your aquarium is extremely important. Everything in your reef tank depends on the proper balance of chemicals and trace elements in your water. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:32:30 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/common-reef-keeping-mistakes.html Here is a list of the most common reef keeping mistakes made by new aquarium owners Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:57:49 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-advice.html When it comes to reef aquarium advice, try not to listen to too many people all at the same time. That is a recipe for disaster. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:57:10 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/stocking-too-fast.html Stocking too fast will end up giving you a lot of various problems Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:57:12 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/reef-aquarium-costs.html Reef aquarium costs are elevating all the time. The key to keeping the costs under control is to do your homework Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:20:24 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/ground-fault-circuit-interrupter.html Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or GFCI should be one of the first things installed for your reef aquarium. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:40:13 GMT http://www.reefbasics.com/adding-live-rock.html If your adding live rock to your aquarium, here are a few things you shouls know Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:53:46 GMT