Reef Buddy
Reef Buddy Guide
How to Prevent Fish from Jumping Out of a Reef Tank
Prevent fish from jumping out of a reef tank with a fitted, species-appropriate cover, closed equipment gaps, and a calm check of possible stressors.
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Reef Aquarium Tutorials, Parameter Guides, and Care Tips
Explore detailed walkthroughs for balancing nutrients, protecting coral health, and keeping your reef ecosystem thriving with the Reef Buddy app.
Plan your reef setup
Work through these guides in order: choose a tank that fits your livestock and routine, plan filtration, then decide whether a refugium belongs in your system.
- Step 1
Choose your tank size
Compare adult fish needs, usable dimensions, and the water changes you can manage.
- Step 2
Plan your sump
Understand chamber layout, equipment access, and room for water during a power cut.
- Step 3
Set up a refugium
Follow an illustrated water path and a practical plan for algae, lighting, and harvesting.
Reef Buddy Guide
Marine Velvet in a Reef Tank: Signs and Safe First Steps
Learn the warning signs of marine velvet in a reef tank, why a fish can deteriorate quickly, and how to respond without exposing corals or invertebrates to unsafe treatment.
Reef Buddy Guide
Reef Buddy 3.0.0: A New Design for Your Daily Reef Routine
Explore Reef Buddy 3.0.0: a redesigned dashboard, clearer parameter history, refreshed calculators and Shrimpy, plus easier equipment maintenance tracking.
Reef Buddy Guide
Leather Coral Fragging: A Safe Beginner's Guide
Learn leather coral fragging with careful preparation, a clean underwater cut, gentle handling, and species-aware aftercare.
Reef Buddy Guide
How to Mix Saltwater for a Reef Tank: A Safe Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to mix saltwater for a reef tank with purified water, gradual salt addition, careful salinity checks, and a final temperature match before a water change.
Reef Buddy Guide
Coral Bleaching in a Reef Tank: Causes and Safe First Steps
Learn how to recognize coral bleaching in a reef tank, check likely stressors, and make calm, gradual corrections that give affected corals the best chance to recover.
Reef Buddy Guide
Why Is My Clownfish Not Hosting an Anemone?
For a clownfish not hosting an anemone, check species compatibility and health without trying to force contact. Learn what to observe and when to seek advice.
Reef Buddy Guide
How to Clean Reef Tank Glass Without Scratching It
Learn how to clean reef tank glass safely, choose the right scraper for glass or acrylic, remove algae before water changes, and prevent scratches.
Reef Buddy Guide
Reef Tank Sand Bed Cleaning: How to Remove Detritus Safely
Learn how to clean a reef tank sand bed safely, remove detritus during water changes, protect burrowing animals, and prevent waste from building up again.
Reef Buddy Guide
Marine Ich in Reef Tanks: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Learn how to recognize possible marine ich in reef tanks, respond safely in a separate hospital system, and reduce the risk of reinfection.