On the Coral Spotlight blog posts I'm going to pick a few corals that are in store and online. Some will be new arrivals and some are just nice pieces that I like or think deserve a bit of the limelight for a minute. Either way, here's a few corals for this month that I think are worth a look at, just click the coral name and it will take you to the RockNCritters online listing, enjoy!

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Let's talk about all things Shrimp. I'm going to cover some of the main Shrimp you'll find in your Local Fish Shop, what they are and what they do. Not all Shrimp are equal and by the end of this Blog you'll know the difference between your Skunk Cleaners and your Harlequins!

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On the Coral Spotlight blog posts I'm going to pick a few corals that are in store and online. Some will be new arrivals and some are just nice pieces that I like or think deserve a bit of the limelight for a minute. Either way, here's a few corals for this month that I think are worth a look at, just click the coral name and it will take you to the RockNCritters online listing, enjoy!

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It's worth putting some thought into what fish you want for your tank. In Fish 101 I talked about the difficulties in picking the right fish for your setup, compatibility between fish species and the order in which you should add them to your reef. In this blog post I'm going to talk about some fish ideas for your tank. Good beginner fish to get you going and wise fish choices that will help you out long term. 

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Who knew adding fish to a fish tank could be so complicated? Does it really need to be so complex? What fish can you have? What fish should you definitely not have? What order should you be adding the fish to your reef tank? Let's try and answer all those questions and cover the topic of fish in the reef tank. 

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On the Coral Spotlight blog posts I'm going to pick a few corals that are in store and online. Some will be new arrivals and some are just nice pieces that I like or think deserve a bit of the limelight for a minute. Either way, here's a few corals for this month that I think are worth a look at, just click the coral name and it will take you to the RockNCritters online listing, enjoy!

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I'll be honest, even writing about this thing gives me the creeps. I am not ashamed to admit that I am not a fan of this week's star of the show and I'm sure you'll agree that this is the thing of nightmares. The Bobbit Worm.  

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You've decided what aquarium you want, you've picked out your equipment and decided on how you're going to manage and maintain your system. Finally, you can add your livestock but what do you feed them? Can you just throw in some flake or pellet and be done with it? Why are there so many options out there? Let's have a look at the food options you have at your disposal. 

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The Chalice Coral is often overlooked or mistaken for Montipora in the hobby however their popularity is growing here in the UK with more and more colour variations making their way into circulation. Let's take a quick look at the Chalice Coral, its requirements and some variations currently in store. 

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To Live Rock or not to Live Rock, what are the benefits? Shakespeare meets reefing! I joke, but rock whether that be 'Live' or artificial is a really important foundation of both reef tanks and fish only tanks. The coral need a structure to be placed on and grow whilst fish need a rock scape to feel safe and display natural behaviour. Live Rock does more than just that though, it also acts as a stabilising factor for your setup. So, what is Live Rock, what are the benefits and why should you be using it in your setup?  

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