We had not yet tried these UV bars and were extremely curious to see the PAR value of the Orphek OR3 UV/Violet, especially since to our eyes the UV lights appear low in power but we know they have a high PAR value. Therefore, let us take a closer look. Many parts of...
We got to try the Hydor Theo 100-watt heater in our nanoreef and we fell in love with it. Let's see why in our review. This new heater is very interesting because of its small size and especially because of the PTC film that provides automatic control of overheating...
The Hydor Koralia G3 is a fantastic movement pump: 5,000 l/h flow rate, environmentally friendly with only 3 watts of power consumption, and ultra quiet. What more could you ask for? We were able to test this pump in our nanoreef aquarium and measure its...
During PetsFestival 2022 in Cremona (Italy), we were able to visit Roberto Ferri at the Planctontech headquarters. We finally got to see what is behind and inside the Planctontech brand, and hear directly from its creator, Roberto Ferri. I met Roberto at a ReefItalia...
After Orphek's announcement, were extremely curious to try out the brand new Orphek OR3 Red Plus Grow/Refugium, a ceiling light designed and dedicated for refugium, the first that we have been able to get our hands on and try out in the now famous DaniReef LAB. The...
Today we have a NEWA product that has proven its worth: the Newa Jet 1700, known as NJ 1700. I have always heard good things about NEWA Jet's return pumps, but I never had one before. The occasion presented itself when I had to choose the feed pump for my LGMAquari...
Managing and thinking about the aquarium when we're away is very stressful and a common cause for concern. But there are many things we can do to minimize risks and problems. Let's begin by saying that, for this article, we're assuming that no one is staying behind to...
Two recent sightings of the Lionfish, Pterois miles, in Calabrian waters have brought public attention back to its expansion in the Mediterranean. It was 2016 when for the first time here on Reefs.com (read here) we informed you of the first sighting in Italian waters...
Finally we got ahold of an adjustable return pump with great characteristics for a marine aquariums: the ASF Aquarium Systems NewJet DC 2000. You'll see its impressive performance in in our tests. Aquarium Systems has a lot of experience in the construction of...
We are here for the second article in the Salifert test series, introducing the two remaining test kits in the triad: The Salifert KH and Mg (Carbonate Hardness / Alkalinity and Magnesium) tests. As with calcium, it is essential to be able to measure carbonate...