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Setting Up an Indoor Coral Reef for Beginners
Read More →: Setting Up an Indoor Coral Reef for BeginnersMark set up his first reef before good online resources existed — and made expensive mistakes along the…
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Vermetid Snail Control and Removal – Reef Tank Guide
Read More →: Vermetid Snail Control and Removal – Reef Tank GuideMark has dealt with vermetid snail infestations in his 125-gallon reef. Here’s his guide on identifying them early,…
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LPS Coral – 10 Easy to Care Corals for Beginners (Updated)
Read More →: LPS Coral – 10 Easy to Care Corals for Beginners (Updated)Mark started his reef journey with LPS corals and still keeps them in his 125-gallon today. Here are…
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Jaguar Cichlid – Everything You Need To Know About Care
Read More →: Jaguar Cichlid – Everything You Need To Know About CareJaguar cichlids are stunning but demanding — Mark has kept large aggressive cichlids for years and shares exactly…
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How to Set up an African Cichlid Tank: A Guide for Beginner Aquarists
Read More →: How to Set up an African Cichlid Tank: A Guide for Beginner AquaristsMark calls African cichlid tanks one of the most underrated setups in freshwater — vibrant colors, big personality,…
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Algae Scrubber Vs The World (Algae Reactor, Biopellets, GFO, Cheato, Fuges)
Read More →: Algae Scrubber Vs The World (Algae Reactor, Biopellets, GFO, Cheato, Fuges)Mark has run GFO reactors, biopellets, chaeto refugiums, and algae scrubbers in his 125-gallon reef. Here’s his honest…
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5 Modern Aquascaping Styles: What They Are and What They Actually Require
Read More →: 5 Modern Aquascaping Styles: What They Are and What They Actually RequireMark breaks down the 5 modern aquascaping styles he finds most compelling — from nature aquarium to iwagumi…
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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…
