Reef Aquarium Information - Brett’s Reef

    Pictured above is a green Sinularia coral, one of nine colonies my main tank has.  These corals are a very hardy soft coral that is similar in shape to colt (Cladiella) and tree (Nepthea) corals.  Many beginner reefers often mistake the three, however you can tell the difference by looking at the stalk.  The Sinularia […]

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  A nano reefer’s dream! 

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   The macro algae Chaetomorpha has become a reefers best friend in the last few years, beating out Caulerpa as the macro algae of choice.  Chaetomorpha is generally placed in a refugium that is connected to a saltwater reef tank where It is usually balled up.  This macro algae has many benefits to a reefkeeper but generally its […]

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  It is believed that the Watchman Goby changes color when they change sexes.  In the wild the largest of the Watchman Gobies undergo this change.  Pictured above is my Watchman Goby a year after I got him.  Last year he starting becoming paler and started to develop distinct bars around his body.   The pictures below was taken today.  This […]

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  Soft leather corals such as this Lobophytum make excellent additions for the beginner and advanced reef keeper.  They are fast growing and are generally hardy and can easily become a showpiece for your reef tank. 
   Lobophytum (Lobed Leather Coral) come from the Indo-Pacific which include islands such as Fiji and Tonga.  They prefer medium […]

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