Reef Aquarium Information - Brett’s Reef

 
   One of the most easiest corals to grow and take care of in a saltwater reef aquarium is the green or brown star polyps or if you want to get scientific, Pachyclavularia (genus).  These corals are considered a beginners coral, they can be very forgiving when it comes to poor water quality.  The […]

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    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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  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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