Frequently Asked Questions About Aquamarine Aquaristic
What does Aquamarine Aquaristic specialise in?
Aquamarine Aquaristic specialises in reef aquarium livestock in Australia, coral care products, marine aquarium supplies, and educational reef keeping content designed to support healthy and stable reef aquariums.
What products do you sell?
We offer a range of reef aquarium products including live corals, coral care products, reef supplements, aquarium equipment, nutrient management solutions, and marine aquarium accessories.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, Aquamarine Aquaristic ships reef aquarium products and live corals Australia wide using carefully planned packaging methods to support safe transport conditions.
What days do you ship live coral orders?
Live coral orders are generally shipped early in the week to minimise delays and reduce transport stress during shipping.
How are corals packed for shipping?
Corals are packed using insulated packaging and secure transport methods designed to help maintain stable temperatures and safe travel conditions during transit.
What is your DOA policy?
If livestock arrives deceased on arrival, customers should contact Aquamarine Aquaristic as soon as possible with clear photos and order information so the issue can be reviewed under our DOA policy guidelines.
Do you quarantine your corals?
Aquamarine Aquaristic focuses on maintaining healthy coral systems and responsible reef keeping practices to help support coral health and stability.
Do you offer reef aquarium advice?
Yes, we regularly provide reef aquarium guidance, educational content, and reef keeping information to help hobbyists maintain successful marine aquariums.
Why is reef aquarium stability important?
Stable reef aquarium parameters are important for coral health, nutrient balance, and long term success in marine aquariums. Sudden changes in water chemistry can stress corals and other livestock.
Reef Aquarium Frequently Asked Questions
What nitrate level is best for a reef tank?
Most reef aquariums perform well with nitrate levels between 2–15 ppm depending on coral type and overall nutrient balance. Extremely low nutrients may cause pale corals, while excessive nitrate can contribute to algae growth and instability in marine aquariums.
What phosphate level should a reef aquarium have?
Phosphate levels in reef tanks are commonly maintained between 0.02–0.1 ppm. Stable phosphate levels are important for coral health, colour, and preventing nuisance algae outbreaks.
Why is alkalinity important in reef aquariums?
Alkalinity helps maintain stable pH levels and supports coral skeleton growth. Sudden alkalinity swings can stress corals and negatively impact reef aquarium stability.
How do I stabilise pH in a reef tank?
Stable pH can be achieved through proper gas exchange, stable alkalinity, refugiums with macroalgae, and maintaining good overall reef aquarium husbandry practices.
What causes algae outbreaks in reef tanks?
Algae outbreaks are commonly caused by excess nutrients, overfeeding, poor maintenance, low biodiversity, or unstable water chemistry. Maintaining balanced nitrate and phosphate levels can help reduce nuisance algae growth.
What does a refugium do in a reef tank?
A refugium helps reduce nitrate and phosphate levels by growing macroalgae that absorb excess nutrients. Refugiums also support copepod populations and can help stabilise pH in reef aquariums.
Do refugiums lower nitrates and phosphates?
Yes, refugiums can assist with nutrient export by allowing macroalgae to consume nitrate and phosphate from the water column as they grow.
What macroalgae is best for refugiums?
Chaetomorpha is one of the most commonly used macroalgae in reef refugiums due to its fast growth, nutrient export capabilities, and low risk of attaching to display rockwork.
Can a refugium help stabilise pH?
Running a refugium on a reverse light cycle may help stabilise pH fluctuations by reducing nighttime carbon dioxide swings in reef aquariums.
What is phytoplankton used for in reef tanks?
Phytoplankton is commonly dosed in reef aquariums to support copepods, filter feeders, and overall biodiversity within the marine ecosystem.
Is phytoplankton beneficial for reef tanks?
Regular phytoplankton dosing may improve reef biodiversity and provide a natural food source for many beneficial organisms found in marine aquariums.
How often should phytoplankton be dosed?
Phytoplankton dosing frequency depends on aquarium size, nutrient levels, and livestock requirements, but many reef keepers dose small amounts daily or several times per week.
Does phytoplankton feed copepods?
Yes, phytoplankton is an important food source for copepods and other microfauna commonly found in healthy reef aquarium systems.
Why should you dip new corals?
Coral dips help remove pests, parasites, and harmful bacteria before introducing corals into a reef aquarium. Dipping new corals may reduce the risk of infections and pest outbreaks.
What pests can coral dips remove?
Coral dips may help remove flatworms, nudibranchs, parasites, and other unwanted hitchhikers commonly introduced through new coral additions.
Can coral dips prevent infections?
While coral dips are not a guaranteed prevention method, they may assist in reducing bacterial load and lowering the risk of infections spreading within reef aquariums.
