It’s not often that we see Apex programming language expanded with new commands, so I was pleased to see that with the recent update, version 4.52 firmware update for Apex Classic/Gold, Apex Lite and Apex Jr models, a new “When” statement has been added to the list. Its introduction [...]
Remember the days when automatic top off systems were in their operational infancy and largely unknown to the aquarium-keeping masses? When we to had to regularly haul gallons of freshwater, manually replenishing what evaporated from the tank to maintain the stable salinity so crucial to [...]
Aquarium keeping as an industry has been growing steadily for the past decade and we are witnessing new inventions, as well as updates to well-known products being unveiled on a regular basis. What we tend to forget is that a lot of the gear we now take for granted in our home aquariums [...]
For saltwater aquarium hobbyists, sustainability has always been and still remains one of the top goals. To that end, there has been a recent surge in demand for dry rock, used in newly-setup tanks instead of live rock taken from the reef. The benefits of starting a new aquarium with rock [...]
Ocean Nutrition, the well-known manufacturer of quality ornamental fish foods, has just released a new version of their most popular reef aquarium food blends: Reef Formula One and Reef Formula Two; they are now available in 8oz (227g), resealable flat packs. All Ocean Nutrition frozen [...]
I am sincerely excited to share my thoughts regarding the newest aquarium gadget from Two Little Fishies. It is a simple and straightforward device that serves only one purpose, yet does it so well I can’t imagine running my tank without it when I am away. Keep reading… Feeding fish [...]
A significant number of reefers support their hobby by propagating, and then selling or trading coral frags. Dedicated frag tanks have surged in popularity, which has compelled manufacturers to offer solutions for keeping these home coral farms thriving. Lotus is one such solution and it [...]
Coral Cuisine, a new frozen food from the well-known fish food manufacturer San Francisco Bay, is specially formulated to meet the dietary needs of the smallest members of the reef aquarium. Corals are universally known to be hard-to-feed animals, and SFBB offers a solution with its blend of [...]