Many reefers (beginners and veterans alike) will encounter setbacks that are inherent in this hobby. In order to find a correct path forward you must learn how to quickly identify and define the problems. If you don't, you may be wasting precious time and possibly put...
The HALO2 Wireless pH Tester for Field is a nice tool for monitoring and logging your pH and temperature without a controller. The basic datalogging application I used was the Hanna Lab App on my Android phone or tablet. The benefit of monitoring is that you can catch...
If you are in Chicago, Illinois you want to stop by the Shedd Aquarium. It is a short walk along the "Magnificent Mile" on the edge of Lake Michigan. The Shedd Aquarium has one of the world's largest indoor aquariums at ~ 5 million US gallons. I was fortunate enough...
During my 25+ years in the reefing hobby I have used many different lighting brands. I have witnessed the progression of lighting technology and its positive impacts on our hobby. In 2013 I started using LED lights for the very first time. I transitioned, like most,...
One Thanksgiving week my family decided to go on a short getaway to the Rhode Island shore. It was a tolerable 7hr drive after work for a late night check-in. One logical place to visit nearby, besides the infamous "Mystic Pizza" eatery, was of course the aquarium in...
In a previous travel blog I mentioned that there were two aquariums in the state of Hawaii. The first is the Waikiki Aquarium, which is part of the University of Hawaii. The second is the Maui Ocean Center. The Maui Ocean Center was another great family destination....
As an avid hobbyist I will always add an aquarium to the destination list of places I visit. I fortunately had a family trip to Hawaii a few years ago. Hawaii has two aquariums, one of which is the Waikiki Aquarium. I have wanted to visit since I started in this...
An unidentified species of dwarf moray eel found? James Dandar, of St Pete Saltwater Aquarium Store LLC, recently communicated this to Richard Back of Afishionado on March 30,2022. James has kept this gold and purple dwarf moray eel for the last 2 years, which his...
At some point in this hobby each of us will encounter some form of leak event. It is definitely one of the most stressful things that can happen. A leak can cause water stain to floors, and at worst case result in a catastrophic flood. So the best thing to do is...
When you become a successful reefer, you’ll find yourself needing to trim your corals to maintain space from the overgrowth. In order to sustain this somewhat expensive hobby and recoup some of the costs, you can sell your coral frags at swap meets. Frag swaps can be...