NEW IceCap K1 Series Protein Skimmers

IceCap has just announced a new series of protein skimmers called “K1”. Four new models now available for aquariums between 10 gallons and 350 gallons. <![CDATA[ #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } ]]> K1-Nano MAP Price $89.99 IceCap K1-130 Map Price $189.99 IceCap K1-160 MAP Price $269.99 IceCap K1-200 MAP Price $359.99 Here’s the official product release information from CoralVue: Compact & Built to Last Master crafted from robust PVC and high quality acrylic, all components are marine safe and refined in every aspect to provide the latest enhancements in foam fractionation and function. The elegant “Beer

Zoanthids- a photographic journey

Throughout the years that I’ve kept marine aquariums, photography has been the driving force fueling my passion. In fact, one of the main reasons I decided to set up a saltwater tank in the first place was to photograph corals with my (then) newly acquired macro...

Alveopora – The Other Flower Pot Coral

Alveopora is a large polyp stony coral that has a beautiful flower-like appearance. Is this a type of coral you can envision in your next reef tank? Video: Camera Gear List on Amazon Canon C200 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS macro Canon EF MP-E 65mm f/2.8 macro Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 Free Fly Movi Pro Stabilizer Copyright Information: This video was shot and edited by Tidal Gardens. Tidal Gardens owns all intellectual property rights to this content.

My take on the new Ecotech Radion Diffuser

Recently, Ecotech Marine released a diffuser accessory for their very popular Radion LED fixtures, and here is my take on the matter. I don’t usually share my opinions in the articles that I write, but this one will contain a...

Reef Kids: Valentine’s Day Printables

I’m a big fan of puns and corny jokes, and these free, downloadable Valentine’s Day cards make me very happy! The set is available on The Ocean Exploration Trust’s website, and include such gems as “you’re shrimply adorable” and...

Focus on Fish – Leopard Wrasse

Some reef keepers out there are considered wrasse guys or gals and feature as many of these beautiful creatures as they can in their reef tanks. I don’t consider myself to be a wrasse guy or wrasse head (excuse the pun, but I like the Grateful Dead) but I do come close. The different species of Leopard Wrasse have always fascinated me with their striking colors and detailed patterns and, as a result, have always roamed my reefs. Generally, Leopard Wrasses can be tricky and difficult to keep but there are a few things one can do to optimize the chance for success. One key is having an established sand bed with a healthy pod population that will help keep these fish fat and happy. Leopard Wrasses