<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Purbeck polyps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bringing sustainable ocean beauty to your reef, one frag at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.purbeckpolyps.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:40:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.purbeckpolyps.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Care Guide for Leather Corals in Your Reef Aquarium for Optimal Growth and Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a mainstay of every reef tank - with advances in Care of SPS and LPS corals the humble leather coral has fallen somewhat out of fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.purbeckpolyps.co.uk/post/essential-care-guide-for-leather-corals-in-your-reef-aquarium-for-optimal-growth-and-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b143438a12938a4bcf28f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Care guides]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1afb03_c5baf395d0ac4304812cf7ec0343a4b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Threadgold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care Guide for Palythoa Polyps and Zoanthids in Your Home Reef Aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginners guide to caring for zoa and palythoa corals]]></description><link>https://www.purbeckpolyps.co.uk/post/care-guide-for-palythoa-polyps-and-zoanthids-in-your-home-reef-aquarium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993450ed535f14702094907</guid><category><![CDATA[Care guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:34:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1afb03_d1a2a33ea9af4e668598b447ad230049~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Threadgold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Beginner Coral Frags for UK Reef Tanks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Best Beginner Coral Frags for Reef Tanks A Practical Guide for New UK Reef keepers If you’ve just set up your first reef tank, you’re probably staring at it thinking: “Right… what coral do I actually start with?” After 20 years in the hobby here in the UK, I can tell you this — your first corals matter. Start with the right ones and reef keeping feels rewarding. Start with the wrong ones and it feels frustrating, expensive, and confusing. And as I always say: Nothing good happens fast in a...]]></description><link>https://www.purbeckpolyps.co.uk/post/best-beginner-coral-frags-for-uk-reef-tanks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ca393636516a3166da211</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:45:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1afb03_e7590b8402fa4aadb4cd0aa9777a97a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Threadgold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Guide to Reef Tank Water Parameters for Coral Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reef Tank Water Parameters A Practical Reef Tank Chemistry Guide from 20 Years in the Hobby After 20 years of reef keeping here in the UK, I’ve made numerous mistakes and  learned one thing above everything else: Nothing good happens fast in a reef tank. Every crash I’ve seen — and I’ve seen a few — came from someone trying to fix something quickly. Every thriving tank I’ve admired was built on patience, consistency and stable reef tank water parameters. One ounce of prevention is worth a...]]></description><link>https://www.purbeckpolyps.co.uk/post/ultimate-guide-to-reef-tank-water-parameters-for-coral-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ca3d4d9c323c10df5fae8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:34:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1afb03_84f0b78fb00a459db583a4847b24ce2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Threadgold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Acclimate Coral Frags | UK Reef Tank Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[This UK reef keeper's guide to coral acclimatisation explains the safest way to introduce coral frags into your aquarium, with tailored advice for soft corals, LPS corals, and SPS corals commonly sold by online coral shops.]]></description><link>https://www.purbeckpolyps.co.uk/post/expert-tips-for-uk-reef-keepers-purbeck-polyps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681b3b122c91cb5abdcae9e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:50:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1afb03_5a773c8cb73c409a98eff80e829064a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jon Threadgold</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>