by Marcin Smok | Feb 22, 2019 | Equipment, Science
If my memory serves me correctly, my first aquarium was lit by a fluorescent lamp, most likely a fat T12 tube mounted on a shop fixture with no reflector, one that barely put out more useful lumens of light than an ordinary incandescent... by ReefBum | Feb 20, 2019 | Equipment
How important is it to have stable alkalinity for a reef tank? It’s VERY important. In fact, on my list of Top 10 Tips For Keeping a SPS Reef Tank I have stable parameters, especially alkalinity, at #1. Yes, a sudden change in alkalinity can be very detrimental to sensitive SPS corals so it is best to monitor this parameter on a daily basis. For years I had been using a hobby grade test kit from Salifert to track alkalinity but I was only doing so on a weekly basis. The Salifert test kit is very easy to use but it is not economical to test each day. And, call me lazy, who wants to manually test alkalinity EACH day? Necessity is The Mother of Invention They say by Afishionado | Feb 19, 2019 | Equipment, Technology, Video
I first saw these units at Interzoo last year in Germany. At first, I didn’t think much of it, as optical sensors were nothing new and the size of its physical hardware was small, which made me doubt its abilities compared to some of the other mechanical... by AquaNerd | Feb 16, 2019 | Corals
The Bizarro Cyphastrea is arguably the most sought after of all varieties of cyphastrea available in the hobby today. Â In perfect coloration this coral displays a beautiful deep purple base, with the polyps showcasing a beautiful contrasting yellow with red mouths. Other common forms of cyphastrea are typically two toned like the Meteor shower ( Orange and Blue) and the Jingle bells (Green and Red).The Bizarro, in its beautiful array of colors seems to be on top of the cyphastrea world, for now. The Cyphastrea is an encrusting coral which uniquely grows even when given little or no direct lighting. While parts of the coral hidden from your light may be colorless, it will continue to grow no matter what, or where. It has become somewhat by Admin | Feb 15, 2019 | Fish
It is often suggested that aquarists offer tangs the occasional piece of meaty food, despite the fact that they are commonly considered to be herbivorous. I always used to wonder at this advice, thinking to myself that I had seen countless numbers of tangs in the... by Admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Fish
We all know that the wrasses, or Labridae family, are some of the most widespread and diverse of fishes. I’ve photographed them in just about every environment I’ve ever dived in and I always find them fascinating to watch; they’re always on the... by Afishionado | Feb 13, 2019 | Equipment, Technology, Video
2019 is well underway and as we head into mid February, I can’t help but ask… What new products are coming out this year? And what am I excited about? There are many projects going on behind the scenes in the industry right now, but I will have to share... by Afishionado | Feb 10, 2019 | Equipment, Video
Last year during MACNA, I was hanging out and talking to my friend Sanjay Joshi and like I do at every trade show, I asked him who he thought I should talk to and which products I should check out. As soon as I asked, he led me to Dalua Australia’s booth and...
