by Ellery Wong | Dec 27, 2023 | Equipment
Skimmers are the most common filtration devices available for saltwater aquariums today. It uses a method called foam fractioning to clean the water. Per Wikipedia – Foam fractionation is a chemical process in which hydrophobic molecules are preferentially... by Ellery Wong | Oct 26, 2023 | Supplements
Water Chemistry (The Big 3) Tier 3 of Water Parameters includes the major elements: alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. These are referred to as the “Big 3” since stony corals in a reef aquarium need these elements to... by Ellery Wong | Oct 11, 2023 | Opinion
The Tier 1 article introduced that there are various levels of water parameters the saltwater aquarium hobbyist must understand. Depending on the goal of the system and the livestock you are trying to maintain, certain parameters will have varying weights of... by Ellery Wong | Oct 5, 2023 | Science
I asked LFS owners in my area what they thought was the most primary concept beginners had a hard time grasping. The initial response was understanding the different tiers of water parameters and the correct responses to maintain...
