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 impacts... 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. One... Read more.
Travel: Maui Ocean Center
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... Read more.
Travel: Waikiki Aquarium
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... Read more.
Unknown Species of Dwarf Moray Eel?
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... Read more.
Oh no!!! My tank is leaking…
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... Read more.
Frag Swap Participation
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... Read more.
3 Year Product Review: Reef Kinetics ReefBot v1
I purchased the Reef Kinetics ReefBot v1 back in 2019. Reef Kinetics is a company based in Beirut, Lebanon. I have always been an early adopter of innovative products,... Read more.
The Great Reset: Breaking Down or Refreshing a System
Every few years the reef aquarium may need to be reset. The reasons why can vary. It can be due to any of the following:Coral overgrowth due to lack of trimming Disease... Read more.
Product Review: Apogee Instruments PQ-510 Package: microCache and Full-spectrum Quantum Sensor
Understanding lighting in a marine aquarium is critical if you plan on growing photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) is “the amount... Read more.