Articles tagged: pests
- Practice
Aiptasia and vermetids — identification and control
The two most common pests that hitchhike in on live rock and coral: identifying the glass anemone and the tube snail, why they are a problem, and how to control them without making things worse.
- Deep dive
Euphyllia Genus: A Deep Dive
A comprehensive guide to the biology, care, diseases, and pests of the Euphyllia genus — hammer, frogspawn, and torch corals in detail.
- Deep dive
SPS Corals: Deep Dive
A comprehensive guide to SPS coral care — especially Acropora — for the experienced hobbyist: taxonomy, ULNS vs. moderate nutrients, N:P balance, lighting, flow, RTN/STN, pests, acclimation and tank maturity requirements.
- Practice
Coral dipping and quarantine protocol
Riuttareef's three-dip protocol for maricultured and wild-caught corals — Nyos Coral Dip, Reef Primer and hydrogen peroxide — plus aquacultured coral handling.