by Ellery Wong | Dec 12, 2022 | Equipment, Opinion
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... by danireef | Dec 2, 2022 | Opinion, Supplements
Ozone (whose chemical formula is O3), is an oxygen allotropic form with a peculiar garlic smell. Its molecules, as you can understand from its formula, is made of three atoms of oxygen. So, why do we talk about... by Ellery Wong | Nov 29, 2022 | Opinion, Reef
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... by Ellery Wong | Nov 8, 2022 | DIY, Opinion
“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”... by Ellery Wong | Sep 18, 2022 | Opinion, Tanks
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 with many fairy wrasses. Montipora corals are fast growers and will encrust across the aquascape and onto... by Ellery Wong | Aug 11, 2022 | Opinion, Reef
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 to quickly identify and define the problems.…