by Steve Tappert | Jun 20, 2019 | Coral
If you’re interested in growing coral, it’s crucial to consider the environment of the aquarium. Coral and other livestock create waste, including ammonia and nitrite. These substances harm the health of coral and fish, so you’ll need to introduce a filtration system...
by Steve Tappert | Jun 6, 2019 | Coral
Scientists at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Department of Biology have made exciting progress in the ability to measure the health and biodiversity of a reef using just a small sample of water. Graduate student Patrick Nichols and associate professor Peter Marko...
by Steve Tappert | May 23, 2019 | Coral
Natural coral reproduction is an incredible occurrence. This phenomenon is affected by the local sun and moon cycles, in addition to ocean temperature. Most coral colonies spawn once per year, and release billions of colorful gametes into the ocean. In order for...
by Steve Tappert | Apr 25, 2019 | Coral
Growing live corals is a rewarding experience, but it can be intimidating to get started. If you’re interested in cultivating a reef of your own, you’ll need to know the basics of the aquaculture practice known as fragmentation, or “fragging.” Most individuals find...
by Steve Tappert | Apr 11, 2019 | Coral
Studies have shown that aquaculture can play an important role in restoring reefs and encouraging biodiversity. Most reefers are familiar with the fragmenting, or “fragging” process, in which 3 square centimeters or more are removed from live coral to be used as...
by Steve Tappert | Mar 21, 2019 | Coral
Australia’s world wonder, the Great Barrier Reef, continues to face adversity and an uncertain future. In addition to ocean acidification and rising temperatures, the Great Barrier Reef is up against a new foe: the dumping of more than one million tons of sludge....
