How We Cycle a Reef Tank at New Dawn Aquaculture
Learn how New Dawn Aquaculture cycles reef tanks using live bacteria, a measured ammonia source, early pod seeding, live phytoplankton, and carefully chosen hardy corals.
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Aquaculture Insights
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Calcium and Magnesium in a Reef Aquarium: One System, Two Numbers
Calcium and magnesium aren’t just two separate numbers on your test kit—they’re a paired system that determines how easily your reef can build and maintain strong coral skeletons. When magnesium...
Mitchell Ballou |
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Why Pure Water Matters — And What Trace Zero Brings to Reefkeeping
Trace Zero is a dedicated water filtration brand built for high-purity RO/DI production—and it’s the same filtration we trust on our own coral farm. In this article, we break down...
Mitchell Ballou |
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
Celebrate the season with New Dawn Aquaculture’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. Every in-store and online purchase from December 1–24 is automatically entered to win daily prizes including livestock, reef...
Mitchell Ballou |
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Silicate¹⁴+: Feeding Sponges and Restoring Balance in Reef Aquariums
Silicate¹⁴+ provides reef-safe silicate to feed sponges and support diatoms that naturally suppress dinoflagellates. Learn how controlled silicate dosing helps strengthen biological balance and biodiversity in your reef system.
Mitchell Ballou |
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Carbon Dosing in Reef Aquariums: Feeding the Bacteria That Feed Your Reef
Carbon dosing provides a measured carbon source that fuels beneficial bacteria to assimilate nitrate and phosphate, improving clarity and stability in reef aquariums. Learn what it is, why it works,...
Mitchell Ballou |
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Hydroshock Magnesium vs. Magnesium¹²+: Understanding When and Why to Use Each
Hydroshock Magnesium maintains ionic balance through daily dosing, while Magnesium¹²+ delivers concentrated correction when magnesium levels fall too low. Learn when to use each for safe, effective control of reef...
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