| This article is set out in a daily schedule and should | | | | aquarium, see if anything looks wrong. Check Corals, |
| make those reef keeping to Doe's really simple. I | | | | fish, invertebrates and resolve any problems you |
| would recommend printing this article and placing it | | | | may have. Use the Internet and reefing forums for |
| somewhere you can refer to it like behind your | | | | research and solutions. |
| aquarium cupboard door. | | | | - FRIDAY. Feed Your corals.Maybe do this twice a |
| - MONDAY. Mix your water today, make sure it is | | | | week if you have a highly stocked and stable |
| well mixed and give it a couple of days to dissolve. | | | | aquarium. |
| Using a spare power-head to mix the water for | | | | - SATURDAY. Skimmer cleaning time. At the very |
| about 24 hours is highly recommended. | | | | least do this once a week. I would recommend doing |
| - TUESDAY. Test your water parameters weekly, | | | | this two to three times a week. |
| this way you will know if you need to make any | | | | - SUNDAY. If finances allow go to your local fish shop |
| adjustments. Only increase one parameter at a time | | | | and treat yourself. corals, invertebrates and |
| allowing a few hours at least before adding other | | | | equipment spring to mind. |
| chemicals or additives. | | | | This is how i manage to keep on top of things on a |
| - WEDNESDAY. This is water change day. Simple and | | | | weekly basis and works really well for me. I highly |
| easy. Aim to change at least 10% weekly. | | | | recommend other aquarists to adopt this schedule or |
| - THURSDAY. Take time and enjoy your reef | | | | a similar method. |