One thing is for certain – Neptune Systems is on fire this year. First, the Flow Monitoring Kit with its excellent FMM module, then rumors of COR return pumps being in their final testing stage and now, an entirely new product- an automatic top off device. In a market saturated with equipment [...]
On the 5th day, the Aquarist discovered GFO, and found that it was Good. On the 6th day, however, the Aquarist discovered Aquamaxx Phosphate Out Pro…..and found that it was BETTER. Like many reef enthusiasts, I run GFO in my aquarium to help with phosphate control. GFO, or Granular [...]
Zetlight, the Chinese aquarium lighting and equipment manufacturer has just introduced its newest product: The SurePure Hatching Isolation Box. The box, made of crystal-clear acrylic, is designed to hang on the aquarium, and can be used for feeding small fish, hatching, or any other reason that you [...]
When I first started keeping reef tanks 20+ years ago I dosed a two part solution for calcium and alkalinity supplementation. I figured out what I needed to add and dumped each solution in manually at different times during the day. Was it a pain in the ass? Yes, but reliable automatic dosers back [...]
It’s not often that we write articles about freshwater or brackish aquarium topics, but this filtration system designed and built by Steve Bashi, is both beautiful and functional. We thought our readers would like to see this innovative Bashsea design. The new filtration system was built to [...]
Many folks out there use DIY algae reactors for nutrient control and it can certainly be a money saving option. However, there are risks involved. Ok, full disclosure, I do sell Pax Bellum ARID algae reactors and I do use one on my 187 gallon reef tank. Nonetheless, the information I am about to [...]
While we were at Reef A Palooza New York, Hanna Instruments’ booth caught our eye. For those of you who don’t know about Hanna Instruments, they are one of the industry leaders in the water testing world and they are wildly popular for going against color matching liquid to digital [...]
It’s hard to imagine a major aquarium industry show without Neptune Systems’ presence. This year on the Reefapalooza New York show floor, Neptune shined with their latest equipment, including the excellent Flow Monitoring Kit and just-released ATK (Ato Top-off [...]