by Kenneth Wingerter | May 2, 2013 | DIY, Invertebrates, Science
The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) eats corals. Local populations of this creature can reach plague proportions. When this occurs, entire reefs can be left nearly devastated. In some cases, 40-90% of a reef may be devoured in a single... by Marcin Smok | Mar 8, 2013 | DIY, Equipment
In this second part of the article, I would like to present two examples of plumbing schemes for the beginner reefer-plumber. Both of these ideas are based on my own (as well as other hobbyists’) setups and require little to no previous plumbing... by Marcin Smok | Feb 18, 2013 | DIY, Equipment, Tanks
Part 2 of this series is available here There’s no doubt that the sump is the heart of a healthy aquarium system, and it has been a staple in the hobby for decades, evolving many times to incorporate the new equipment it... by Matthew Stansbery | Dec 28, 2012 | DIY, Equipment, Fish, Industry, Invertebrates, Science, Tanks
At the core of most reef aquarium filtration approaches lies the protein skimmer. This ingenious method of dissolved organic removal has been tried and true for decades within the hobby but rarely gets the credit it deserve. … by Matthew Stansbery | Dec 24, 2012 | Corals, DIY, Equipment, Eye Candy, Industry, Science, Tanks
A leader in the SF Bay Area reef market has introduced a new product for Kessil A350 LED spotlights. The “Premium Light Bar” appears to have been designed and manufactured by Neptune Aquatics in Milpitas, CA.… by Marcin Smok | Dec 13, 2012 | DIY, Equipment
High power light emitting diodes quickly became the new standard in providing an artificial light source for photosynthetic animals in our reef tanks. Most emitters output enough light to grow almost any coral in captivity, thus aquarium LED manufacturers shifted...