Coral health is about more than light. Discover how photosynthesis, feeding, nighttime behavior, and careful observation reveal the hidden biology of a thriving reef aquarium.
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Coral Fragging: Why Reefers Love It and How to Do It Successfully
Learn why coral fragging is so rewarding and how proper lighting helps corals recover, grow, and thrive after propagation.
What the World’s Best Public Aquarium Reef Displays Have in Common
What makes the world’s best public aquarium reef displays so successful? Drawing on visits to leading aquariums around the globe, the Orphek team explores the role of coral biology, exhibit design, and advanced reef lighting in creating thriving marine ecosystems that inspire millions of visitors every year.
Cherry Bomb Acropora: A Living Masterpiece
The Cherry Bomb Acropora is more than a stunning SPS coral. Discover why reef keepers value this living masterpiece, the challenge of growing it, and how the right environment helps reveal its spectacular colors and fluorescence.
Celebrating Coral Reef Awareness Week
Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, yet they face unprecedented threats. In celebration of Coral Reef Awareness Week, discover how scientific research, reef restoration, public aquariums, and Orphek’s groundbreaking lighting technologies are working together to protect marine biodiversity and help secure the future of coral reefs for generations to come.
What Sharks Teach Us About Light
Discover how light shapes shark vision, behavior, and survival—and why leading public aquariums and marine researchers trust Orphek lighting.