We’re excited to introduce Reef Exclusive’s new line of online reef aquarium calculators — a set of professional tools designed to help marine aquarists quickly and accurately calculate all the key parameters needed for a healthy reef tank. Now available:...
Introduction The marine aquarium industry holds itself to high standards of quality, led by companies like World Wide Corals, Top Shelf Aquatics, Corals.com, Aqua SD, and Tidal Gardens. At Reef Exclusive, we follow the same principles of care and quality—and...
Treating Cryptocaryon and Oodinium in Marine Aquariums Root Causes and Effective Solutions Introduction Many marine aquarium keepers face the issue of fish developing white spots. These symptoms are typically linked to: Cryptocaryon irritans (Marine Ich) Oodinium ocellatum (Velvet disease) However,...
Activated Carbon in a Marine Aquarium: Importance and Proper Use Why Activated Carbon Is Essential Activated carbon is a must-have in any marine aquarium — but only if used correctly. Over time, the water in a reef tank accumulates dissolved...
Introduction Bubble algae (Valonia) are green spherical algae that can become a serious problem in marine aquariums. In some systems, their reproduction takes on the character of a true epidemic, when they literally overrun the entire aquarium. Fighting bubble algae...
Introduction pH is a critical value in marine aquariums that, unfortunately, many aquarists don't give proper attention to. Some don't even have a device for continuous 24/7 pH monitoring, instead occasionally using tests to determine pH at a specific moment....
Introduction In marine aquarium keeping, there are many opinions about the necessity of aeration and degassing. Some believe that a protein skimmer alone is sufficient. Indeed, the skimmer was introduced into marine systems as a kind of replacement for degassing...
Introduction In this article, we'll examine an important topic – stimulating corals to expel toxins. Like any living organisms, corals accumulate metabolic waste products that periodically need to be expelled. Similar to how fish release ammonia, urea, CO₂, and other...
Introduction Filamentous algae are thin, hair-like algae that spoil the appearance of aquariums and cause many headaches for aquarists. To effectively combat this problem, it's necessary to understand the causes of their appearance and create conditions in which they cannot...
