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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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Reef Factory bankrupt – what happens now? All the details

Reef Factory bankrupt – what happens now? All the details

It seems that Reef Factory, the popular Polish company, filed for bankruptcy a few days ago, and the news just became public. Let’s take a look at what might happen next. Reef Factory, a Polish company specializing in smart devices for marine aquariums, has recently...

ACQUARIAITALIA 2025: Post-show press release

ACQUARIAITALIA 2025: Post-show press release

The ACQUARIAITALIA 2025 closing press release has just been published on the official website. We’re sharing the full text here. AcquariaItalia 2025: Italy’s first trade show entirely dedicated to aquariums debuts with over 6,000 visitors and 41 exhibitors from across...

Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED Bars in the DaniReef LAB Review

Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED Bars in the DaniReef LAB Review

Hydor introduced the new AQLUX LED bars at last year’s Interzoo, and we finally have the brand-new AQLUX 700 Reef in our hands to test in the DaniReef LAB, where we will also use the new ITC Parwise with cPur for the first time. The Hydor AQLUX bars also come in a...

Sicce Mini Skim: Why Use a Surface Skimmer

Sicce Mini Skim: Why Use a Surface Skimmer

A surface skimmer can be a valuable tool for both freshwater and marine aquariums. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the Sicce Shark Mini Skim 350, available in both the standard and plus versions. A surface skimmer is a useful device for both freshwater and...

AcquariaItalia: The Ultimate Aquarium Event in Italy!

AcquariaItalia: The Ultimate Aquarium Event in Italy!

Mark your calendars! AcquariaItalia is the brand-new aquarium trade show taking place on April 26-27, 2025, at Malpensa Fiere—a show exclusively dedicated to the world of aquariums, both freshwater and marine. A Long-Awaited Event for Aquarium Enthusiasts For the...

Hydor Bravo: Review of the biological waterfall hanging Filter

Hydor Bravo: Review of the biological waterfall hanging Filter

Bravo is the new series of hanging filters from Hydor, available in two models, Bravo 200 and Bravo 300, which differ in filtering capacity and water flow rate. Let’s explore them in our review. The Hydor Bravo external filter is a “waterfall” filter that hangs on the...

Nyos News: New Opus G2 Pro Aquarium, Pure Salt, Torq Filter

Nyos News: New Opus G2 Pro Aquarium, Pure Salt, Torq Filter

Nyos showcased a booth full of new products this year, starting with the beautiful Opus G2 Pro aquarium… which we couldn’t pass up. We were welcomed at the Nyos booth by Christian Kapaun, who showed us a wide range of new things to see and experience firsthand. The...