by AquaNerd | Jun 9, 2017 | Industry, Science, Supplements
Korallen-Zucht, the makers of the Zeovit product line, just announced two new additions to their additives lineup. The first product is a supplement called AcroGlow. Korallen-Zucht states that adding this product to the aquarium water will help hobbyists bring the... by AquaNerd | May 25, 2017 | Corals, Reef, Science
For many, the black torch coral (Euphyllia glabrescensis) is considered to be one of the rarest color variations for torch corals in the aquarium trade. It’s moniker comes from the coral’s dark, almost black tentacles that wave in the water beneath vivid, contrasting goldish to yellowish tips. The Euphyllia Torch Coral is classified by aquarists as a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It has long and flowing polyps with single rounded tips which are visible throughout the day and night, hiding its branching skeletal base most of the time. Typically, it is sold in shades of brown or green with a contrasting color on the tips on its tentacles. E. glabrescensis is considered to be one of, if not the most desirable Euphyllia species to keep in by Tidal Gardens | May 17, 2017 | Reef, Supplements, Tanks, Video
This video will focus on magnesium which is an often overlooked ion in our reef tanks. Reef hobbyists interested mainly in stony corals tend to tunnel vision in on calcium and alkalinity. On one hand, that makes sense because coral skeletons are primarily made up of calcium carbonate. On the other hand, it’s an incomplete view of what’s happening in our water and, keeping those levels can be challenging despite our best efforts. Here is where testing for Magnesium can help. Music: Tracks: “Night Cave” Artist: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License Terms: Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/faq.html Video: Camera information: Canon C100 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS macro Canon EF MP-E 65mm f/2.8 macro Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4-4.5 STM IS Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 Sony Underwater Action Cam 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. by Tidal Gardens | May 15, 2017 | Supplements, Tanks, Video
Calcium, along with Alkalinity, and Magnesium are three major chemical parameters that are integral to stony corals growth. You will find that these three are linked as rises and falls of one affect the other, sometimes in an inverse relationship. This video is going to focus on Calcium. Music: Tracks: “Finding the Balance” Artist: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License Terms: Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/faq.html Video: Camera information: Canon C100 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS macro Canon EF MP-E 65mm f/2.8 macro Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4-4.5 STM IS Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 Sony Underwater Action Cam Copyright Information: This video was shot and edited by Tidal Gardens. Tidal Gardens owns all intellectual property rights to this content. by AquaNerd | Apr 30, 2017 | Tanks
As many of our readers know, Red Sea manufactures some of the nicest looking aquariums on the market, with great features at reasonable prices. Red Sea is now adding to it’s lineup with two new peninsula style aquarium models. These models are the Reefer Peninsula 500 and 650 which are viewable from the front and the back as well as one of the ends. Like all of the Reefer series models, the peninsula aquariums will feature rimless low iron crystal clear glass, marine-spec cabinetry, a sump system and an overflow box on one end of the aquarium with a place to add 2 wave maker pumps when additional circulation is required. The Peninsula Reefer 500 is 132 gallons and the tank dimensions are 49.2″ L x 23.6″ W x 23.6″ H
