Why and how Leather Corals Shed
Some Leather or Family Alcyoniidae corals periodically slough-off a thin top layer of tissue. This shedding process is apparently not a regenerative action, but one that serves to rid the coral's surface of accumulated waste, debris and algae. Once a coral has shed what could be described as a layer of "old skin", it's not unusual for it to appear larger and more magnificent than before.
Tridacnid Clams
Keeping Maxima, Crocea, Squamosa and Derasa Clams in Reef Aquariums
Aside from being some of the most intriguing of all reef aquarium species, tridacnid clams actually provide a range of benefits well beyond their beauty and novelty.
Best SPS Corals For Beginners
Montipora corals are the easiest of the small polyp stony (SPS) to keep! Montipora corals are considered the easiest of the small polyp stony (SPS) corals to keep. They are considered the best SPS corals for beginners, and keeping SPS corals is very rewarding for experienced reef keepers too. The first SPS corals for all new reef keepers are the Montipora species.
A guide to keeping an SPS Tank
Knowledge. (Do your homework)
When I first started keeping SPS I did a lot of research and talked with a lot of successful reefers who had tanks I admired. I also used the Internet extensively, giving a wealth of information from various forums and sites.
4 basic needs of corals
All corals have four basic needs required to survive -- water quality, food, light, and water movement. In general, hard or SPS/LPS corals are not as flexible as their soft coral cousins, making Mushrooms, Zoanthids, Polyps and Leather Corals some of the favourites for both novice and experienced reef keepers .
