Frogfish Friend

 Hi friends! I get asked a lot of questions every week about my reef tank. One of the more common questions I get asked is along the lines of: "How do I get to the next level in reef keeping?".  I LOVE vague questions like that. Everyone's reef tank experience is different and everyone learns at different paces. So this is a hard question to blindly answer for everyone. But if I were to give a general blanket statement, I would recommend everyone brush up on their biology and chemistry. Learning the basics of these two sciences can greatly expand what you know and connect all of the dots.    There is a lot of overlap for the two, so it helps to know a little of everything. First, if you have not checked out my posts about cycling a tank, check them out here:  Cycling a tank  Ways to cycle a tank Its the nitrogen cycle! These links will help you understand a little more about the biology process going on inside of the tank and why things such as live rock are so important

 Hi friends! One of the most common questions asked in the hobby is "How do I get rid of X Algae".  Unfortunately that is a really hard question to answer blindly. There can be a lot of reasons for an algae bloom and every tank is unique. So treating each tank can be its own challenge. Just remember to do things slowly and carefully. Nothing should be resolved in a day or even a week.  Fortunately a lot of simple tank manors and husbandry will go a long way. If you want to get algae under control you need to work really hard on a good foundation. This means properly cycling a tank, giving time for bacteria to populate the rock and sand, regular water changes, and much more.  One of the easiest ways to reduce algae is to cut back on fish and coral feedings. Most fish have fairly small stomachs and eat a lot less than people believe. Clownfish, for example, have a stomach about the size of their eyes. So maybe two pellets is enough! Also, coral do not need to be fed often. This