Saturated Kalkwasser is made simply by adding 2 teaspoons of calcium hydroxide powder (or kalkwasser) to 1 gallon of Di Water. We recommend using a jug that is easy to shake […]
DRC Acclimation Guide
Acclimation is something that I had a flawed relationship with for a long time as a hobbyist, and I know I am not alone. It’s easy to get lazy with […]
Oulphyllia
Oulphyllia is a genus of large polyped stoney coral found in Australia. I like to refer to it as “large format Platygyra”, for obvious reasons. Oulphyllia will spend the day […]
Zombie Snails Lay Eggs!
2/5/2025 – Today we watched something exciting in the Low Light Tank at DRC, a Lg Nassarius Snail Laid what appears to be a clutch of viable eggs. We have […]
pH: What it can tell you about your System & How to Use It
I hear a lot of people saying, “Don’t chase pH”, and I wanted to explain this alittle further for those of your who are having a hard time understanding how […]
Pectinia
Pectinia is a fairly aggressive Large Polyped Stoney Coral. It is not a terribly nutrient sensitive coral, and it’s growth pattern is extremely unique. With Jagged, curved, teeth-like spires forming beautiful and dramatic […]
In Store Water Testing!
We take water testing very seriously at our facility, and providing our customers with a reliable resource to test their water is something we take seriously! We offer a variety […]
Iron Dosing for your Reef Tank
Iron is often lumped together in the category “trace elements”, which isn’t altogether inaccurate given its concentration, but there is one important difference between Iron any most of your other […]
Managing Alkalinity & Calcium
First, I think it’s important to note, this is a simple summary of how we manage our Alkalinity & Calcium. By no means is this the only way manage the Calcium […]