LEDs are permeating the hobby and while there are plenty of options to put over your reef, the refugium has been overlooked thus far. Orphek’s DIF series are the most advanced multi chip LEDs available for your reef. The new DIF-30C aims [...]
Before I start, I want to be clear that this will not serve as an advertisement for any company and I won’t be targeting any company specifically as either good or bad. The purpose is to impart the knowledge I have gathered on the subject in general and pass that on to help you make better [...]
Cree, considered by many to be one of the best producers of quality LEDs, has created a new super bulb. It was created as part of a Department of Energy sponsored “L Prize” contest designed to create specifications for new “21st century bulbs”. Cree’s entry not [...]
PAR L.E.D. bulbs have forever changed pico tank lighting for the better, but they have some really fun implications for larger reefs too. Perks include low heat, low energy, compatibility with common sockets and, last but not least, a tight spot pattern. This tight spot pattern makes them perfect [...]
The L.E.D. market is full of hot contenders, but I’m still looking for that golden fixture that holds all the markers of something revolutionary. This fixtures needs to first and foremost grow coral. It also needs to be well built, easy to use and not break the bank. Sunshine Systems has been [...]
Finally a way to hold those PAR bulbs over our picos! I’ve been a fan of BoostLED’s PARs since they came out, but this one takes the cake. Check back soon for the hands on review. Our BoostLED™ Reef Lamp Clamps are perfect for your PAR30 Reef Lamps! Stop hunting for random clamps [...]