A ReefBum's Guide to Keeping an SPS Reef Tank

Book excerpt: Do you want to learn how to achieve optimal growth rates and amazing colors with SPS (small polyp stony coral)? A ReefBum's Guide To Keeping an SPS Reef Tank - A Blueprint For Success, relates insights from an award winning reef keeper who's earned tank of the month honors once from Reef2Reef, and twice from Reef Central (one of the few to do so on RC).This book covers a number of topics including equipment, aquascaping, optimal parameters, husbandry and pest/nuisance algae control, interspersed with a sprinkling of (hopefully;) amusing personal anecdotes. Much of the subject matter focuses on SPS reefs, but there will also be info applying to all types of captive reefs. The book also delves into a principle called "reefology", the science behind the science of reef keeping. Specifically, it refers to practicing the basic principles of doing your homework, being patient, and keeping things simple. In a nutshell, this easy-to-read book provides basic guidelines and advice on how to keep a kick ass SPS reef tank!