Preface: This Reef Mentoring article series is to document my recommendations to a hobbyist I have been mentoring. I am basically building a reef tank with his setup at my house and maintaining it for a year with weekly in person hands on sessions. After a few weeks...
Preface: This Reef Mentoring article series is to document my recommendations to a hobbyist I have been mentoring. I am basically building a reef tank with his setup at my house and maintaining it for a year with weekly in person hands on sessions. All measurement...
Preface: This Reef Mentoring article series is to document my recommendations to a hobbyist I have been mentoring. I am basically building a reef tank with his setup at my house and maintaining it for a year with weekly in person hands on sessions. The system hardware...
. Preface: This Reef Mentoring article series is to document my recommendations to a hobbyist I have been mentoring. I am basically building a reef tank with his setup at my house and maintaining it for a year with weekly in person hands on sessions. In the previous...
I have been using the Orphek Atlantik Icon for 6 months since my initial review. During that time, the 120 gallon test system had transitioned from an 8 year old Montipora dominant system to a Euphyllia and Fimbriaphyllia dominant system. The Atlantik Icon has more...
Very seldom is used equipment cleaned and stored properly prior to selling. It may sound obvious but this is how I tend to clean up a used tank to be like new prior to setting back up to get the most out of my investment. Resources Needed Light acid (white vinegar or...
A new hobbyist had been struggling to stabilize his Waterbox 30.2 reef for over 9 months. Due to a sudden personal event he had to remove the system just as it was becoming stable and he asked me if I could store the whole system for him. I placed all his livestock...
Recently a fellow hobbyist offered me a new sump that arrived damaged from shipping. Do not let anything go to waste! Attempt to repair it if the damage is minor and you can save or even make some money. Keep in mind this will not make it look like NEW but fit, form,...
"Reefing on the cheap" may sound like an oxymoron. All hobbies and pets have a cost of entry. But there are ways to reduce your costs. When it comes down to the reefing hobby it means embracing used equipment and a "Do It Yourself" mentality. Kicking it Old School...
. The Hanna Instruments Marine Magnesium Checker HI783  is a great addition for any saltwater reef enthusiast. The three primary water parameters for proper coral health are alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Without proper levels of magnesium in the the system you...