Category Archive: Uncategorized
Jan
20
Tubby the Wonder Dog
So. Its Called Big Dog Reefs. But What most people don’t know is that there Actually is a Dog! So the other day I’m woken up at 4am by barking. Its dark, my eyes are glued closed by that funk that grows magically over night. Then I hear it. Its that sound that can only be …
Dec
28
Acan’s & Acan’ts: A few things to discuss about out sessile friend (Acanthastrea lordhowensis)
Acanthastrea lordhowensis, or as we like to call them: Lord Howie Acans Whatever you call them, they have been around for a while. First reported scientifically in (Ehrenberg, 1834) this little Acanthastrea keeps reef keepers in awe today. As sessile invertebrates go, they really are remarkable, becoming available in …
Dec
14
Basic Reef Chemistry
So….. Lets talk basics. Every once in a while, some gets the notion into their head “I’d really like to start a Saltwater tank”. Now, that is followed by some Research (we hope). Talk to other people that have a tank(more then one). Then talk with your LFS associate(who we hope knows what their talking …
Nov
28
Huge Savings for the holidays on amazing lighting for your reef
Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Big dog’s. Just in time for the holidays we are offering you MASSIVE savings on incredible lighting. Not to mention the Happy little hermit elf’s have been slaving away in sub arctic conditions for room and board so that we could extort err…..bring you super savings …
Oct
21
New Arrivals to the BigDog Nursery
Lets take a look around the Tanks and see whats ready. Looks like some sps for this go around Here’s the next batch of Sps coming up look to the store to see some of these little guys before they are all gone. So whats going to be on special this month Looks like Pacific …
Sep
28
Death and Hornets in time for holloween
Well we made you wait long enough. So we fragged up the African Blue Hornets and the Purple Death Paly’s Come and get stung to death at big dog’s…………………. As always here at Big-Dog-Reefs these dangerous little devils are only $14.00 per frag.
Aug
30
PH and You Part 2
Welcome Back, So last week we discussed basic tank chemistry. This week, we are going to talk a little about what PH actually does for your tank. And remember, this is not a chemistry class. Alright, so this ones for US! The human body need to maintain certain levels, or bad stuff happens. …
Aug
10
Ph And You
So. I’ve noticed something while taking care of some of the reef tanks that i maintain for clients around town. Most people don’t understand their water At All. So today class is in session. We will be discussing PH, Alkcalinity, Calcium and Magnesium. Calcium is one of the major building blocks for your reef tank. …
Aug
02
Nano Skimmer
So i wanted to show off the little Nano Skimmer Dave Underwood helped me build when they had me down for vacation. Well the vacation was Boss and the chance to play around Next-Reef was a freaking blast only regret was not having more time but here it is after running for 2 weeks I’ve …