There have been a few changes since I rebooted my shallow reef but by far the biggest one for me was moving away from Zeovit, a method that I love and have had extremely great success with in the past, to something far more natural. Enter the Pax Bellum ARID N18So much green!To me, the Pax Bellum ARID macro algae reactor really is a piece of engineering perfection, it … [Read more...] about Shallow Reef: Update
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Fantastic Pictures of Your Corals with Camera Tube Pro by BAO.
Just as they say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, one could also say that a camera is the window to a photographer’s soul because with the aid of a camera, the on-looker gets to have a glimpse of how he views the world, the people or objects that he takes pictures of. Photography is most definitely a pure art form through which the artist (photographer or … [Read more...] about Fantastic Pictures of Your Corals with Camera Tube Pro by BAO.
Equipment: Giesemann Spectra
Over the past few years I've experimented with most types of light sources on the market, I started out my previous set up with a Kessil A350W LED, a light which to this day I love, the shimmer from the Kessil to me is just amazing, especially when combined with T5 supplementation. I then moved on to a Nanobox Sunpower Retrofit, again this was a really nice light which I … [Read more...] about Equipment: Giesemann Spectra
Equipment: Skimmer Upgrade
For the past 5 years I've been using the same protein skimmer, my trusty Reef Octopus Diablo 160xs - it's a beast, it's bulletproof, and it served me extremely well. Over the years I've always wanted to try something new, I flaunted with the idea of running the KZ skimmer when I switched over to Zeovit, and I have for many years lusted over the Royal Exclusive Bubble King … [Read more...] about Equipment: Skimmer Upgrade
An Adventure in Shallow Reefs
My obsession with animals started at a young age and ever since I can remember, I’ve had pets of all shapes and sizes. My aquarium adventures like most other aquarists started with a fresh water system – mine was filled with guppies and an assortment of fresh water plants. I remember one of the females spawning the day I brought them home, causing me to rush back to the … [Read more...] about An Adventure in Shallow Reefs
Upgrading Our Private Sun – Giesemann SPECTRA Metal Halide/T5 Hybrid Review
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
World Wide Corals Vendor Review – A Supplier as Brilliant as Their Corals.
Reef Hacks was born out of passion. As reefing enthusiasts, our entire team is driven by a deep-rooted desire to educate without deception. The continued evolution of our digital world is the best and worst thing to happen for our hobby.Okay, let me break that down a little further. Quick Navigation About the Vendor - World Wide Corals.How to Order - Easy & … [Read more...] about World Wide Corals Vendor Review – A Supplier as Brilliant as Their Corals.
Win the War of Coral Shopping with BattleCorals – Official Vendor Review.
When the online shopping boom reached the reefing marketplace, I initially had mixed emotions. On one hand, buying corals online would save time and money from not having to drive to your local fish store. On the other hand, however, physically reviewing corals from a brick and mortar store seemed like the only way too guarantee a certain appearance and quality. Not to mention … [Read more...] about Win the War of Coral Shopping with BattleCorals – Official Vendor Review.
Boom Corals Review – An Explosion of Vibrant Beauty and Quality.
Navigating the murky waters of coral vendors isn’t as simple as buying snorkels. In my experience, finding a coral supplier that’s not only honest, but knowledgeable about our hobby is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Time and again, I’ve allowed myself to be duped by suppliers who promise brilliantly healthy corals, but only to be disappointed.In a marketplace where … [Read more...] about Boom Corals Review – An Explosion of Vibrant Beauty and Quality.
The Ultimate Guide How To Successfully Grow Beautiful SPS Corals.
How to keep SPS corals by Mark Rosenblatt - Helpful Information and Tips to Keep Beautiful SPS Corals.Many of us share a desire to grow beautiful, colorful corals. Acquiring and growing beautifully colored SPS corals (SPS stand for Small Polyp Stony Corals) involves a commitment in time, energy and expenditures.SPS certainly represent one of the ultimate challenges in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide How To Successfully Grow Beautiful SPS Corals.