Ready to take your reef tank to the next level? 🌟 If your soft corals are thriving and your water parameters are stable, it might be time to add some vibrant, flowing LPS corals to your setup! In this episode of Year of the Reef, Jess walks you through the best beginner-friendly LPS corals, how to place them, and key tips to keep them healthy and happy.

Ready to take your LPS reef tank to the next level? In Year of the Reef Episode 16, Jess breaks down the critical elements of water chemistry—calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium—and how to test, dose, and maintain them for healthy, vibrant corals.

If your reef tank isn’t crystal clear, thriving, and free of nuisance algae—your filtration might be missing a crucial step!

Your reef tank is cycled, your fish and inverts are in—now it’s time to take the next big step: adding your first coral!

Is your fish's diet helping them thrive—or slowly harming them? In Episode 13 of Year of the Reef, Jess breaks down exactly what your saltwater fish need to stay healthy, vibrant, and disease-free. From herbivores like tangs and foxfaces to omnivores and carnivores, every species has unique dietary needs—and feeding the wrong food can lead to dull colors, digestive issues, and even early death.

Welcome to Episode 12 of Year of the Reef!  In this episode, we're diving into refugiums—one of the most effective ways to enhance nutrient export, boost biodiversity, and support a thriving reef ecosystem.