In my opinion, an aquarium system should be efficient and beautiful. What’s the use spending countless hours refining your aquascape design if the system is a convoluted mess?Regardless of interior design skills, lighting fixtures are a notorious smudge on an otherwise flawless system design. For years, this visual smudge was unavoidable. Reef tanks require specific lighting, … [Read more...] about Upgrading Our Private Sun – Giesemann SPECTRA Metal Halide/T5 Hybrid Review
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Be the Champion of Power Outages – Champion Dual Fuel Generator Review.
It’s hard to imagine life without electricity. Actually, I think it’s hard to imagine life without anything that’s simplified living.That is until there’s a power outage. In a matter of seconds, you’re thrust back into the dark ages, literally. Sure, the occasional power outage isn’t much to fear. As long as it comes back before your iPhone, laptop or Kindle dies, then all’s … [Read more...] about Be the Champion of Power Outages – Champion Dual Fuel Generator Review.
Reef Hacks Nano Reef Tank Guide – Our Recipe for Success.
What’s stopping you from diving into the mysterious waters of reefing?For most aspiring aquarists, it’s not the time or money required by this hobby. Sure, it’s not the cheapest or most passive hobby. But these qualities aren’t too different from any other hobby. I mean, have you seen the cost of model airplane paint? It’s crazy! Author:As a lifelong aquarist, Yuliya has an … [Read more...] about Reef Hacks Nano Reef Tank Guide – Our Recipe for Success.
RO/DI Reef Tank Systems Are More Important Than You Think – Here’s Why
While you can spend thousands of dollars and countless hours tending to the myriad of components needed to support a healthy reef environment, but without pure water, these efforts are in vain. For many reefers, it’s far too easy to become caught up in the finer details of this hobby.Even though each tank element impacts the vitality of this contained ecosystem, failure to … [Read more...] about RO/DI Reef Tank Systems Are More Important Than You Think – Here’s Why
Experience the Spectrum of Purity – SpectraPure MaxCap Performance Plus Review.
Reef keeping is, in many ways, a multidisciplinary hobby. From tending to biochemical parameters needed to sustain life to mastering the art of lighting, being a reefer means being a student in the school of the sea. This hardline truth either excites or terrifies novice reefers. Thankfully, reef keeping isn’t as unforgiving as in years past.When I first submerged myself into … [Read more...] about Experience the Spectrum of Purity – SpectraPure MaxCap Performance Plus Review.
Inland DB 100 Diamond Blade Band Saw Review for Reef Keeping.
For some, the idea of housing a band saw to cut coral frags seems a bit excessive. Having a dedicated saw to precisely trim frags and customize coral size/shape may seem extravagant, but recent advancements in reefing machinery have transformed the way countless reefers tend to their growing colonies.Before we slice away at the Inland DB 100 Diamond Blade Band Saw, why should … [Read more...] about Inland DB 100 Diamond Blade Band Saw Review for Reef Keeping.
Experience Reef Tank Purity – AQUAFx Barracuda Glacial RO/DI System Review.
Have you visited a reef aquarium store lately? During my most recent visit, I was blown away by the sheer number of products. Seemingly overnight, our beloved hobby has blossomed into one of the most in-demand markets for innovative technologies, and sometimes, ridiculous devices.Of course, I shouldn’t be surprised. At no other point in the history of reefing have we understood … [Read more...] about Experience Reef Tank Purity – AQUAFx Barracuda Glacial RO/DI System Review.
Nutrient Export Method Hack – How To Choose Your Ideal Method.
Whether snorkeling in warm tropical waters, or admiring an established reef aquarium, coral reef waters are bustling with life. Even to the untrained eye, it’s obvious these microcosms are unique, but as you learn more about the biological tapestry of natural coral reefs, its intrigue adopts a different hue.As reefers, we utilize a myriad of systems and devices to simulate the … [Read more...] about Nutrient Export Method Hack – How To Choose Your Ideal Method.
Giving New Eyes to Anglers – Deeper fish finder Smart Sonar Pro+ Review
From an early age, my passion for fish and all-things-aquatic was apparent. Unlike my peers, the ideal summer vacation wasn’t going to an amusement park or traveling to tourist traps sprinkled throughout the world. Instead, I begged my family to pack our fishing poles and head out to our local fishing holes.While I can attribute many experiences and curiosities for laying the … [Read more...] about Giving New Eyes to Anglers – Deeper fish finder Smart Sonar Pro+ Review
The Spectrum of Innovation – Mitras LX 7206 LED Lighting Review.
Standing on the shores of the vast ocean, my eyes stung from the intense tropical sun. Reaching for my sunglasses, I felt the warmth of our star as I silently appreciated its brightness.After a seemingly unending winter of gray skies and frigid temperatures, basking in the warm caress of our star was a welcomed reprieve. Burying my toes in the hot sand, my mind drifted beyond … [Read more...] about The Spectrum of Innovation – Mitras LX 7206 LED Lighting Review.