Vivarium 2025 took place last weekend, November 8–9, at the Autotron in Rosmalen, The Netherlands. It is one of the few European trade shows entirely dedicated to the world of freshwater and marine aquariums. Vivarium has been growing in popularity year after year,...
We finally put the Italian GNC BluRay X through its paces in the DaniReef LAB—a LED fixture aimed at the most demanding marine aquariums. It’s a high-end unit with advanced controls and a carefully tuned spectrum designed for all coral types. Let’s dive into this...
We tested the Chinese marine aquarium LED light A8 PRO II Blue, a not-so-hidden clone of Radion. At one third of the cost, will it deliver the same performance? Let’s find out in our review in the DaniReef LAB. The configuration of the new A8 Pro II Blue looks similar...
V-Corals, a young Israeli startup, is changing the way we think about reefkeeping. Their message is simple yet powerful: if we want to save corals, we must start from the basics — frags and substrates. Who is V-Corals? Founded in 2021 in Eilat, Israel, V-Corals was...
The first edition of AcquariaItalia welcomed the enthusiastic presence of BEA Aquaculture, a young and dynamic company deeply committed to sustainability. Sharing their booth with Coral's Garden and Zoa Lab, BEA captured visitors' attention and even won the Best Booth...
GNC made a bold impression at AcquariaItalia 2025 with a striking booth. The acrylic tanks were so crystal-clear, they looked almost ethereal. For the first edition of AcquariaItalia, GNC brought a setup that left me speechless. It was minimalist—undeniably so—but...
OceanLife made its debut at the first edition of AcquariaItalia with a stand that was undoubtedly one of the most refined and eye-catching of the entire event. With a clean, minimal design, it also offered a special treat for Early Entrance ticket holders, who were...
AcquariaItalia 2025, the very first trade show in Italy entirely dedicated to the world of aquariums, ended just two months ago. After an incredible effort to produce our full documentary on the event, we’re finally here with our editorial to tell you everything we...
We finally have the brand-new Orphek Natura iCon in our hands—it's smaller than the previous iCon, but it promises outstanding performance, just as we’ve come to expect from the Orphek brand. Here we are with our review in the DaniReef LAB. The configuration of the...
Today in the DaniReef LAB we are testing the new Keloray AL200, a modern and ultra-slim lighting fixture that promises high performance. In the world of marine aquariums, lighting is one of the most important aspects for coral growth and health. Today in the DaniReef...