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JUST ARRIVED! ORA® Aquacultured Coral Unboxing + Feeding

JUST ARRIVED! ORA® Aquacultured Coral Unboxing + Feeding

A very special package from ORA® has arrived to Waterbox Studio and we can't wait to show you what's inside. Learn more about farm-raised coral as we unbox our newest additions and acclimate them into the PENINSULA 4820, our FULLY aquacultured system. We will also be discussing the different nutritional requirements and what to consider when feeding your corals.

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Life + Growth Cycles in Aquaculture: NEW ORA® Fish for the PENINSULA 4820

Life + Growth Cycles in Aquaculture: NEW ORA® Fish for the PENINSULA 4820

Now that we have transferred the contents of the ORA® Build into our new PENINSULA 4820, it's time to add our new batch of aquacultured livestock!

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Benefits of a Sump System

Benefits of a Sump System

Learn more about aquaculture and the future of the hobby with Waterbox and ORA as we upgrade the AIO PENINSULA 65.4 to the PENINSULA 4820. There are many benefits to choosing an aquarium system with a sump. A sump will provide your system with additional water volume, improved filtration and plenty of room to install equipment, hidden from view. With appropriate planning, upgrading your tank can be a breeze— and we're ready to show you how it's done! Join us as we remove the contents and livestock from the PENINSULA AIO 65.4 and transfer them into our new PENINSULA 4820.

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A Balanced Diet for Longevity

A Balanced Diet for Longevity

Did you know that with proper care and nutrition, fish can live approximately 30 years in captivity? Not all fish carry the same nutritional needs, so it is important to feed your herbivores, omnivores and carnivores accordingly. Join in as we prepare a meal of Rod's Food for Mango and her tankmates and learn more about proper nutrition!

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Adding LPS Coral:  Caring For Large Polyp Stony Corals, Featuring Living Reef Orlando!

Adding LPS Coral: Caring For Large Polyp Stony Corals, Featuring Living Reef Orlando!

It's time to add the next batch of coral to the REEF LX 320.7 and this time, we have chosen LPS coral. Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals are available in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes that can be easily kept in your established aquarium. Come check out this incredible LPS shipment and get some reefing tips from our special guest, Ann of LRO!

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Signs of Pests and Distress in SPS Coral:  What to Look For.

Signs of Pests and Distress in SPS Coral: What to Look For.

We're adding one final shipment of SPS coral to the FRAG 105.4, courtesy of World Wide Corals. Join us as we discuss the most common issues and pests seen in SPS coral and show you what to look for!

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The Importance of Heaters and ATOs in Reef Aquariums

The Importance of Heaters and ATOs in Reef Aquariums

Swings in temperature and salinity can be lethal for fish and corals! Because of this, we chose to install 2x Finnex 800 watt Titanium Heaters and an XPAqua Ultimate ATO into our REEF LX 320.7! We are ready to teach you what to look for when shopping for this equipment for your own aquarium.

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Feeding Your SPS Coral Like a Reefing Pro, Featuring the WWC Feeding Method!

Feeding Your SPS Coral Like a Reefing Pro, Featuring the WWC Feeding Method!

Our FRAG 105.4 conversion to full SPS is nearing completion as we add another shipment of corals from the one and only World Wide Corals! To ensure proper growth, color and health, we will continue to feed them using the same regimen that they received during their time at WWC.

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Soft Coral For Your Reef!

Soft Coral For Your Reef!

Living Reef Orlando has sent us a variety of incredible soft corals for our LARGEST aquarium— the REEF LX 320.7! Join us LIVE for an exclusive first look, PLUS learn all about why soft corals may be the right choice for your home aquarium.

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Testing, 3 Part Dosing + Nutrient Control

Testing, 3 Part Dosing + Nutrient Control

We're taking our FRAG 105.4 build to the next level as we convert it to a full SPS system! We're ready to discuss the importance of water testing, 3 part dosing and nutrient control in your reef aquarium. Join us as we set up the Ecotech Marine Versa doser and take your questions LIVE!

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Lighting the REEF LX 320.7

Lighting the REEF LX 320.7

Lighting is easily one of the most important components of a thriving reef aquarium! There are countless lighting options on the market; come check out why we chose the Radion XR30 G5 Blue by EcoTech Marine for our REEF LX 320.7 on this episode of Waterbox LIVE.

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World Wide Coral SPS!

World Wide Coral SPS!

We're overhauling the FRAG 105.4 into an SPS paradise with the help of our friends at World Wide Corals. Tune in as reefing expert Joe of WWC delivers a special package of SPS corals, hand-picked for this build!

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Buying Coral: What to Know!

Buying Coral: What to Know!

We're working with the one and only Living Reef Orlando on getting the REEF LX 320.7 fully stocked! We had a lot to consider when picking out new corals and Living Reef Orlando helped us pick out some great additions. Join us LIVE as we acclimate and add our new corals and engage in the comments for your chance to win a $100 Waterbox gift card!

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Mixed Reef to Full SPS Conversion:  We Want To Show You How!

Mixed Reef to Full SPS Conversion: We Want To Show You How!

The secret's out— have you heard? We're changing things up and converting our beloved FRAG 105.4 to full SPS with the help of World Wide Corals! Come check out what we have planned at 6 PM EST on Waterbox LIVE.

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EP11 Protein Skimmers and Media Reactors | A Guide to Large Reef Aquariums

EP11 Protein Skimmers and Media Reactors | A Guide to Large Reef Aquariums

On this episode of Waterbox LIVE, we will be reviewing two of the most important pieces of equipment when it comes to crystal clear aquarium water. Come learn all about protein skimmers, media reactors and how we plan to use them on the REEF LX 320.7!

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