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55 Saltwater Reef Tank Lessons I Wish I Knew Before I Started
Read More →: 55 Saltwater Reef Tank Lessons I Wish I Knew Before I StartedAfter 25 years in saltwater and a 125g reef of my own, I share 55 hard-won lessons —…
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10 Most Beautiful Saltwater Fish – My Personal Picks After 25 Years
Read More →: 10 Most Beautiful Saltwater Fish – My Personal Picks After 25 YearsAfter 25 years of keeping saltwater fish and setting up multiple reef tanks, I’ve narrowed down my picks…
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Emerald Crab Care Guide: The Best Crab for Bubble Algae Control in Reef Tanks
Read More →: Emerald Crab Care Guide: The Best Crab for Bubble Algae Control in Reef TanksMark keeps emerald crabs in his 125-gallon reef as a front-line defense against bubble algae. Here’s his care…
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Pulsing Xenia – A Unique Soft Coral But Buyer Beware!
Read More →: Pulsing Xenia – A Unique Soft Coral But Buyer Beware!In this post I’m going to highlight the Pulsing Xenia – one of the most unique soft corals…
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Cheap Fish Tanks – 5 Tips to Get You the Best Deal
Read More →: Cheap Fish Tanks – 5 Tips to Get You the Best DealMark started the hobby on a budget and has helped many people score great deals on tanks. Here…
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10 Exotic Freshwater Fish Worth Keeping (My Honest Picks)
Read More →: 10 Exotic Freshwater Fish Worth Keeping (My Honest Picks)Freshwater tanks can hold some truly jaw-dropping fish — but many exotic species come with serious care challenges.…
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Blue Hippo Tang Care: What “Finding Dory” Didn’t Tell You
Read More →: Blue Hippo Tang Care: What “Finding Dory” Didn’t Tell YouBlue hippo tangs are one of the most impulse-purchased fish in the hobby — Mark shares what Finding…
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LED Aquarium Lighting for Reef Tanks: How to Choose the Right One
Read More →: LED Aquarium Lighting for Reef Tanks: How to Choose the Right OneReef LED lighting comes down to PAR, blue spectrum, and acclimation — not raw brightness. After testing dozens…
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Top 5 Free Reef Hobbyist Magazines – Recommended by a 25-Year Reefer
Read More →: Top 5 Free Reef Hobbyist Magazines – Recommended by a 25-Year ReeferAfter 25 years in the reef hobby, I know how much great knowledge lives in hobbyist-written publications. These…
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Algae Turf Scrubbers: How They Work and Whether They’re Worth It for Reef Tanks
Read More →: Algae Turf Scrubbers: How They Work and Whether They’re Worth It for Reef TanksMark has compared algae turf scrubbers against other nutrient export methods across years of reef keeping. Here’s his…
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5 Real Benefits of Keeping a Fish Tank at Home (Backed by Science)
Read More →: 5 Real Benefits of Keeping a Fish Tank at Home (Backed by Science)After 25+ years in the hobby, I’ve experienced firsthand what research confirms: keeping a home aquarium has real…
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5 Steps to Consider When Selecting a Saltwater Tank (From a 25-Year Hobbyist)
Read More →: 5 Steps to Consider When Selecting a Saltwater Tank (From a 25-Year Hobbyist)Mark has set up saltwater tanks from 30 to 125 gallons and walks every beginner through the same…
