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  • Danilo Ronchi, aka DaniReef, is a hydraulic engineer from Italy and one of Europe’s leading reefkeeping voices. His passion for marine aquariums and photography led him to publish his first book “Marine Aquarium” in 2013, and since 2007 he has run DaniReef.com, the leading reefkeeping magazine in Italy. With more than 4,000 articles, technical reviews, event coverage, and in-depth photo reportages, DaniReef has become a trusted international reference for hobbyists and professionals. Today, he proudly collaborates with Reefs.com to share his knowledge with an even wider global audience

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Measuring the Difference Skimmer Maintenance Makes

Measuring the Difference Skimmer Maintenance Makes

We recently reviewed the UltraReef UKS 180 skimmer, and had many positive things to say about it. While doing our tests, we were also able to measure the loss of efficiency caused by poor maintenance. Let's be clear, most people don't practice regular maintenance on...

UltraReef Akula uks-180 skimmer – in depth review

UltraReef Akula uks-180 skimmer – in depth review

The UltraReef Akula 180 is the ultimate skimmer according to its Milanese builder. We tested it thoroughly and we agree that it is one of the best skimmer we've tried. We tested it in a 450 liter (120 gallon) aquarium, which had originally been fish-only, and was...

Reef Roller by TMC – First Look

Reef Roller by TMC – First Look

When I first saw a roller filter years ago, I was simply in awe... and now, at long last, we have one in our hands waiting to be assembled. We're talking about the Reef Roller - Manual Roller Filter by Tropical Marine Centre, or TMC. We were originally contacted by...

Rossmont News: New Skimmers, Return Pumps, and Promo Code

Rossmont News: New Skimmers, Return Pumps, and Promo Code

Rossmont is finally accepting pre-orders for their new skimmers and new return pumps, and is offering a promotional code to get a 1 year extra warranty. If you remember, we gave you a sneak peek during 2018 MACNA in Las Vegas when we talked about it in our report....

Aqua Go, a Complete Aquarium Controller for only $340

Aqua Go, a Complete Aquarium Controller for only $340

Aqua Go was the biggest innovation shown at Pet Expo & Show at Bologna, and possibly one of the biggest innovations of the year in our field. Yes, you read the title right. We are talking about a complete aquarium computer for only 300 euros ($340 USD). Aqua Go is...

UltraReef UCS 140 Calcium Reactor – review

UltraReef UCS 140 Calcium Reactor – review

We can finally talk about the UltraReef UCS 140, calcium reactor, suggested by the builder for aquariums up to 500 liters (130 gallons), and tested in my reef aquarium of about 400 liters (100 gallons). The reactor is equipped with just one pump, the Sicce Syncra 2.0...

H.V. Innovation’s T5 18,000°K and 80 watt Induction Lamp

H.V. Innovation’s T5 18,000°K and 80 watt Induction Lamp

We introduced the new induction lamps by H.V. Innovation in early December. Soon after, we managed to acquire a sample to be tested. As you can see, the ceiling light is very strange. It's made with a T5 pipe and a Lumenarc reflector. The Lumenarc reminds us of the...

Amtra Air System UPS: Protection From Aquarium Power Outages

Amtra Air System UPS: Protection From Aquarium Power Outages

Amtra Air System UPS is a battery powered aerator; it is extremely useful in case of a blackout. As you all know a blackout is very dangerous for our aquariums, because they totally depend on electric energy. Even more so if the aquarium is very populated, or if it's...

GNC Bluray M With 294 Low Power LEDs

GNC Bluray M With 294 Low Power LEDs

GNC has just made its brand new Bluray M available; it was presented at the Nuremberg Interzoo this year. The new ceiling light is 30 cm in length and has classic low power LEDs. We don't have to tell you that the ceiling light is very, very beautiful. But let's see...