Product Review: Hanna Instruments Marine Magnesium Checker® HC HI783
. The Hanna Instruments Marine Magnesium Checker HI783  is a great addition for any saltwater reef enthusiast. The three primary water parameters for proper ... Read more.
Re-Visited: Anti-Bacterial Treatments for Anemones
Per the late Bob Fenner, large anemones tend to succumb to bacterial infections easily during shipment. These large anemones often die shortly after they reach ... Read more.
Travel: Virginia Living Museum
This summer had been filled with trips for my family. After 2 years in the COVID isolated environment we needed to get out for sanity’s sake. One of these... Read more.
Update: The Great Reset
In the article named The Great Reset I outlined my plan to refresh an 8 year old overgrown 120 gallon reef tank. This system was Montipora species dominant wi... Read more.
Product Review: Hanna Instruments Marine Ammonia Checker® HC (HI7184)
Recently I received this new Hanna Marine Ammonia Checker for review. Just in time during the fishless cycling of some new aquascape rocks I just built. In th... Read more.
Reefing Woes… Troubleshooting with Signature Analysis
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 ... Read more.
Product Review: Hanna Instruments HALO2 Wireless pH Tester for Field
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... Read more.
Travel: Shedd Aquarium, Chicago IL
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 Michig... Read more.
Initial Product Review: Orphek Atlantik Icon Usability
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 im... Read more.
Travel: Mystic Aquarium, Mystic CT
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. O... Read more.