by Ellery Wong | Jan 3, 2025 | Equipment
Over the holidays I received 2 mystery packages from our friends at Orphek. It ended up being their new OR4 iCon Sun & Moon Sync Led Bars and their 3-in-1 Universal Mounting Kit I immediately began installation on my Reef Casa Studio 12 Corallimorpharian nano... by Ellery Wong | Dec 27, 2024 | DIY, Tanks
In a previous article, I discussed the ways I cleaned, tested, and prepared a trailer full of used reef equipment I was given. This was the impetus for me to consolidate the 2 nano tanks I had been running (Mr Aqua 12g Rimless, and Fluval Evo 13.5) This time I... by Ellery Wong | Dec 4, 2024 | Equipment
We all know that the cost of this hobby is not low in general, but due to the influx of hobbyists, there are many opportunities to find deals in the used marketplace. The used forum has everything from individual pieces of equipment to full systems with... by Ellery Wong | Sep 4, 2024 | Reef, Tanks
Preface: I made this Reef Mentoring article series to document my recommendations to a hobbyist I have been mentoring. I am building basically reef tank with his setup in my house and maintaining it for over a year with weekly hands-on... by Ellery Wong | Aug 15, 2024 | Opinion
I have been in the saltwater aquarium hobby for over 35 years. Those of you with the same tenure can attest to the evolution of the hobby on all fronts, from hardware advancements to upkeep...