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...
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, especially if that product fills a need in my system. This unit was an innovative device 3 years...
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 or Pest infestation Change in direction of the system due to maintenance, cost, or interest Just...
Understanding lighting in a marine aquarium is critical if you plan on growing photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) is "the amount / intensity of light that is in the proper spectrum for corals to utilize."Â A quantum PAR meter measures...
For years I have limited my tanks to "armpit deep". The primary reason is because of serviceability and didn't want to get my sleeves wet. Typically, if it is difficult to do it will not be done. For over 25 years I never wore any gloves due to convenience. I was...
2 years ago I wrote an article outlining how 3D printing is intertwining with the aquarium hobby. As a mechanical engineer, maker, and reef hobbyist I appreciate seeing others with similar backgrounds innovate and share their designs. It is an extension of the...
. Biofiltration is an important natural aspect in the aquarium. The amount of surface area for denitrifying bacteria to grow on will determine the health of a closed system. This past December, I decided to add a new 13.5 gallon nano reef tank, knowing it would not...