The Reefkeepers Guide to the Galaxy
Welcome to the Lunar Tide Aquatics knowledge hub—your guide through the reefkeeping galaxy. Here you’ll find coral, fish, and invert spotlights, transparent quarantine practices, zoa libraries, and real-world husbandry insights based on experience, not hype. Whether you’re researching before a purchase or dialing in long-term success, this is where informed reefers navigate smarter decisions. Towels optional—good information required.
Reef Keepers Guides
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When Shopping for Corals Online: What to Look For
Buying corals online should be informed and straightforward. This guide explains what actually matters—healing, stability, honest photos, and proper preparation—so you can buy with confidence and long-term success in mind.
When Shopping for Corals Online: What to Look For
Buying corals online should be informed and straightforward. This guide explains what actually matters—healing, stability, honest photos, and proper preparation—so you can buy with confidence and long-term success in mind.
Species Spotlight
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Grafted Corals: What They Are, How They Form, a...
Joseph MaldonadoIn the reef aquarium hobby, the term grafted coral is commonly used for corals that show two or more distinctly different color regions within a single, continuous-looking colony. These pieces...
Grafted Corals: What They Are, How They Form, a...
Joseph MaldonadoIn the reef aquarium hobby, the term grafted coral is commonly used for corals that show two or more distinctly different color regions within a single, continuous-looking colony. These pieces...
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Why Yellow Is Rare in “Holy Grail” Torch Corals
Joseph MaldonadoIn the reef aquarium world, few colors are chased as hard as the bright yellow seen in so-called Holy Grail torch corals. While golds, greens, and chartreuse tones are common across...
Why Yellow Is Rare in “Holy Grail” Torch Corals
Joseph MaldonadoIn the reef aquarium world, few colors are chased as hard as the bright yellow seen in so-called Holy Grail torch corals. While golds, greens, and chartreuse tones are common across...
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Acanthophyllia: A Study in Stability and Patience
Joseph MaldonadoAcanthophyllia are large, fleshy LPS corals prized for their color, texture, and presence. This guide covers what to look for when buying, proper placement, feeding considerations, and how to keep...
Acanthophyllia: A Study in Stability and Patience
Joseph MaldonadoAcanthophyllia are large, fleshy LPS corals prized for their color, texture, and presence. This guide covers what to look for when buying, proper placement, feeding considerations, and how to keep...
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Crocea Clam Care: A Guide to Keeping the Jewel ...
Joseph MaldonadoCrocea clams are prized reef showpieces known for their intense coloration, high light demands, and interactive behavior. With proper care, they become long-lived centerpieces that elevate any reef aquarium.
Crocea Clam Care: A Guide to Keeping the Jewel ...
Joseph MaldonadoCrocea clams are prized reef showpieces known for their intense coloration, high light demands, and interactive behavior. With proper care, they become long-lived centerpieces that elevate any reef aquarium.
Coral ID Guide
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Zoanthid and Palythoa Identification Atlas
A growing Zoanthid and Palythoa identification atlas built as a visual reference for reef keepers. This guide focuses on recognizing morphs by name, coloration, and growth form, serving as a...
Zoanthid and Palythoa Identification Atlas
A growing Zoanthid and Palythoa identification atlas built as a visual reference for reef keepers. This guide focuses on recognizing morphs by name, coloration, and growth form, serving as a...
