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.
Mitchell Ballou |
Aquaculture Insights
How We Cycle a Reef Tank at New Dawn Aquaculture
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What is Hydroshock? Reef Charge’s 3-Part Dosing System Explained
Hydroshock by Reef Charge is a Canadian-made reef dosing system created to deliver balanced nutrition for every type of coral. Unlike two-part or “all-in-one” mixes, Hydroshock is split into three...
Madison Purches |
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Why Choosing the Right Nori Matters for Your Aquarium
Not all nori is safe for reef tanks. Grocery-store varieties often contain salts and preservatives that can harm fish and water quality. New Dawn’s high-grade Japanese nori is 100% pure,...
Mitchell Ballou |
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Harnessing Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria for Cleaner Reef Aquariums
Discover how Rhodopseudomonas palustris, a versatile purple non-sulfur bacteria, can transform your reef tank. From fixing nitrogen into bioavailable ammonium that feeds corals and zooxanthellae, to breaking down waste and...
Madison Purches |
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Keep Reef Gear Running Like New: Reef Charge Citric Acid
Keep your pumps and powerheads running smoothly with Reef Charge’s Citric Acid Pump & Equipment Cleaner. This gentle, biodegradable formula dissolves calcium and mineral buildup without harsh chemicals, making it ideal...
Mitchell Ballou |
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Grow Live Phytoplankton with Planktura
Discover how Planktura cultures four premium phytoplankton strains and learn to do it yourself. Using our F/2 Macro/Trace fertilizers and optional nitrate boosts, you can feed your reef naturally, boost...
Madison Purches |
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Phosphorize – Fueling Photosynthesis and Coral Growth
Phosphorize restores non‑zero phosphate so corals can make energy, grow, and calcify. Learn why PO₄ is fuel—not foe, plus practical targets (0.03–0.10 ppm) and gentle dosing to keep your reef...
Madison Purches |
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Meet Ammplify: Your Coral’s Direct Line to Reef-Ready Nitrogen
Ammplify skips the scary side of “ammonia” and goes straight to reef-ready ammonium, giving your corals the nitrogen jolt they crave without the algae fallout.
Madison Purches |
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Goniopora Care
Goniopora corals are one of the most captivating and sought after large-polyp-stony(LPS) corals. They come in a wide array of vibrant colors, including greens, deep reds, and pinks. Their...
Madison Purches |
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Copepods | How It's Made
HOW ARE OUR COPEPODS FARMED? At our Edmonton-based Coral Farm, we take great pride in our sustainable copepod cultivation practices. Our copepods are carefully bred and nurtured, with their dietary...
Mitchell Ballou |
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Copepods | The Strains We Farm
What are they and how do they help my tank? Copepods are often referred to as the “insects of the ocean.” While they are not insects but rather crustaceans, their...
Madison Purches |
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1-Year Anniversary Sale
1-Year Anniversary Sale at New Dawn Aquaculture! As we celebrate the first anniversary of our new storefront, reflecting on a year of growth and support, we're excited to invite you...
Mitchell Ballou |
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Reef Tank Water Parameters and the Hydroshock 3-Part System We Use on Our Coral Farm
See the reef tank water parameters we run at New Dawn Aquaculture and the Hydroshock 3-Part dosing system we use to keep alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and stability on track.
Mitchell Ballou |
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