Beginner Reef Guide
Brand new to reef keeping? Start here. Everything you need to set up your first tank in the Maldives — written by local reefers.
1
Pick the right tank
Start with 60–90L. Smaller is harder, not easier.
2
Cycle properly
Give your tank 4–6 weeks before adding any livestock.
3
Stable parameters
Temperature 25–27°C, salinity 1.025, KH 8–9.
4
Easy corals first
Zoanthids, mushrooms, soft corals.
5
Reef LED + flow
Don't skimp on lighting and water movement.
6
Test weekly
Test kits aren't optional. Stability beats perfection.
