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Jul 13, 20233 min read

White Slime or “Killer Mucus” - Explained -

Almost every hobbyist has experienced the dreaded White Slime or as some call it "Killer Mucus". There is a rhyme and reason to why it...

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Jun 17, 20231 min read

Apocyclops Panamensis : What are they and why do we need them?

As many already know, copepods are a crucial food source in any reef system. They are becoming more and more understood and as a result,...

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Why do we need pods in our reef tanks : benefits of copepods in a marine aquarium

Why do we need Copepods in a reef tank setup? Copepods are a critical component of any reef and marine tank setup. Just about every...

Jun 12, 20233 min read

Real world test of dosing phytoplankton and copepods (1 - 12 month updates!!!)...

We are asked a few times a month the benefits of dosing phytoplankton and copepods to a reef tank. We respond with the same basic info as...

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