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    Danilo Ronchi, aka DaniReef lives in Italy where he is hydraulic engineer, but starting from his love for reef aquarium and photography, he began to write about marine aquariums from 2006 and now he's published his first book "Marine Aquarium". From 2007 Danilo writes on his blog danireef.com where publishes articles, pictures, product reviews, aquariums coverage, reportage and history of his tank. Now he's happy to be part of Reefs.com

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Chiller Teco Tank TK 150: in depth review

Chiller Teco Tank TK 150: in depth review

Last year at the Nuremberg Interzoo, Teco launched its new chiller, the Teco TK 150, part of its new Tank Chiller Line. Teco had already given us a preview during a visit to their office, where we had the chance to see it alongside the other chillers, one of which,...

Aquatronica Video Guides on Youtube

Aquatronica Video Guides on Youtube

I reviewed Aquatronica's Aquarium Controller when it first launched, and reported that it was a great product. It still is a very useful review (in Italian), and I recommend that you read it if you can. Today I am here to talk about Aquatronica, and to bring you some...

Italian Marine salt Equo’s Essenza Reef

Italian Marine salt Equo’s Essenza Reef

I started using the Equo's Essenza Reef salt a few months ago, and today I am here to share my findings. I was a little hesitant to try out this product, as none of the marine hobbyist I know, and whose tanks I can appreciate, have ever used it. But on the other...

Wave pump Sicce XStream-E

Wave pump Sicce XStream-E

At the beginning of the year, Sicce presented their new adjustable-flow Sicce XStream-E pumps. I've been using one for the past few months, and now I'm ready to write a review. After reading about its declared flow rate, I was surprised to see how compact it was - a...

SWS Seneye Web Server

SWS Seneye Web Server

After testing the Seneye Web Server for several months, I must tell you that I am impressed! As you already know, each Seneye sensor (review) needs to be connected to a computer in order to function. This can be a problem at times - the computer could be too far from...

Hydor Smart Level Control

Hydor Smart Level Control

Hydor Smart Level Control is a top-of-the-line, electronic, automatic top-off system. It was presented by Hydor at the Nuremberg InterZoo in 2012, and ever since then, it has been appreciated worldwide. It supports any pump with a power consumption of up to 50 watts,...

Menù Marino: Equo’s Granular Fish Food

Menù Marino: Equo’s Granular Fish Food

A correct diet is essential for aquarium fish - our little friends' only feeding source comes from us. There are many types of fish food that can be used in a tank: granules, pellets, flakes, frozen, freeze-dried, and live food. I discussed all of them in my article...

Teco Tank TK 500: The King of Chillers

Teco Tank TK 500: The King of Chillers

I tried and tested the new chiller from Teco's new Tank Chiller Line - the Teco TK 500 -  throughout last summer and winter, and I hereby proclaim it the king of chillers. Teco previewed its new line of refrigerators at its offices last year, and on that occasion we...

Ecotech Marine Reeflink

Ecotech Marine Reeflink

A few months ago, I got my hands on Ecotech Marine's ReefLink, and it is incredible - a must-have accessory. ReefLink was described by Ecotech Marine itself as a digital hub, designed for those who already own Radion lights, VorTech pumps, or any other...

The Vertex Aquaristik Omega 180i Skimmer

The Vertex Aquaristik Omega 180i Skimmer

The Vertex Omega 180i is the latest skimmer from Vertex,  and was first presented at Nuremberg Interzoo. I tested this skimmer in a 400 liter SPS and LPS  tank, with nutrient levels kept as low as possible. The tank formerly was in bad shape, due to its well known...