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
Saltwater Aquarium
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
The Smallest Hack for the Biggest Results: Reef Hacks Guide to Copepods.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the saying, “it’s the little things that matter.” While we typically assign this to behaviors of others, when it comes to reefing, this statement carries a different tune.It’s easy to get caught up in the bigger elements of reefing. From choosing the perfect tank to ensuring your filtration system is optimized for your unique microcosm, many novice … [Read more...] about The Smallest Hack for the Biggest Results: Reef Hacks Guide to Copepods.
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.
Reef Tank Supplement Methods – Our Official Guide for Choosing the Best Program for Your Aquarium.
Many years ago, when I was a baby reefer, the number of equipment and device options was, to say the least, minimal. As I think about my initial adventures and how few technologies we had at our disposal, I can’t help but wonder what the future holds. The increased understanding of reef ecosystem characteristics, combined with the shockingly fast progress in technology, the … [Read more...] about Reef Tank Supplement Methods – Our Official Guide for Choosing the Best Program for Your Aquarium.
The AquaForest Method – Nutrition Supplements for Dynamic Coral Health.
Special thank you to Aquaforest Poland and a beautiful Christmas Present.Since the latter part of the 20th Century, nutritional supplements have become part of everyday life. From multivitamins to refined herbal packs designed to support the most niche bodily function, it’s hard to imagine a world without an endless array of supplementation options.The rise of health … [Read more...] about The AquaForest Method – Nutrition Supplements for Dynamic Coral Health.