Coral SR101 Care Guides
This coral care series teaches you to purposeful care for each coral type. Modern reef keeping standard embrace the the uniqueness of each coral to find the ideal approach to placement, lighting, flow, feeding, dipping, water quality, and pest control. This guidance shaped by decades of reefing and coral farming.
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Coral Care Guides
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ACROPORA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Ever considered diving into the world of SPS tanks, especially Acropora? Well, get ready for some exciting news! This week, Than unveils his latest and greatest care guide for Acropora corals, packed with modern tips and tricks to keep your Acros thriving!
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GONIOPORA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Today, Than spills all the secrets about Goniopora—well, almost everything! From care tips and dips to disease prevention, lighting, and more!
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Zoanthids / Zoanthus | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
It's time to learn about one of the most popular corals—Zoanthids. As always, Than shares his expert tips for success from the very first tr
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MICROMUSSA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Acan Lords, no more. Today, Than teaches us about Micromussa—specifically, why you don't see many established micro tanks. There are a few challenges, but together, we'll tackle them!
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Pectinia | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
This week Than teaches us about Pectinia. This is one of those corals were lighting council might be the most helpful tip but all the information combined we can achieve near universal success rates.
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Hammer Coral | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
What makes hammer corals unique? Which are the easiest to keep? How do you care for them? Today, Than shares everything he knows.
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SUN CORAL / TUBASTRAREA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Your first NPS coral? Sun coral can be one of the easiest but there are caveats. Let's find out what they are and how to solve them.
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Trachyphyllia | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Trachyphyllia are one of our favorite corals Time for Than to teach us the core guide.
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Elegance Coral | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Today, Than Thien, founder of Tidal Gardens, joins us to break down how to keep elegance coral thriving. From lighting and flow to feeding and placement, he shares practical tips and common mistakes to avoid. Straight to the point, no fluff—just expert advice to help you succeed.
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MONTIPORA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
This week, Than shares everything he knows about Montipora—flow, lighting, feeding, placement, and more. Learn how to care for this coral with the highest success rates possible.
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PALYTHOA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Today, Than teaches you how to care for Palythoa, identify them, and, more importantly, how to use that knowledge to avoid them altogether. These corals can be dangerous—find out why.
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FUNGIA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Today, Than teaches us about Fungia and plate corals: their variants, how to care for them, and what to look out for.
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CHALICE | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Join Than as he dives into the world of chalice corals. Discover optimal placement, lighting requirements, managing pests, and essential feeding tips. Everything you need to thrive with chalice corals!
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FAVIA | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
It's time to learn about one of the most popular corals— Favia. As always, Than shares his expert tips for success from the very first try
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Toadstool Leathers | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
Time to learn the difference between good and great care for toadstool leathers. Than teaches us all what he's learned after decades of caring for them.
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Acanthophyllia | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
One of the most sought after corals in reefing. Also one of the most stunning show piece corals you can put in your tank. Today Than shares what it takes to be successful caring for them.
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Cyphastrea | Coral 101 Care Guide, Tips, & Troubleshooting (Copy)
This week than teaches us all about Cyphastera. The color variants, and what it takes to be successful with this coral.
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