In this video, I share with you the tanks that stood out to me the most at Reef A Palooza Orlando 2019. Vendors did a phenomenal job as always, putting aquariums together with great speed and efficiency. I am always amazed at the level of skill and appreciate being able to enjoy their work up close [...]
Change can be a difficult thing and over the years I have certainly had my moments of resisting it…..this is true for life in general and, specifically, the reef aquarium hobby. Hey, I am still holding on to my metal halides 🙂 Nonetheless, I do believe change is a good thing when it makes [...]
I have a 187 gallon reef aquarium and every now and then I like to share it in real time using either Facebook Live or YouTube. The first time I tried this I used my smartphone and it fell way short in representing the true colors and vibrancy of the tank. My tank, like most reef tanks, has a lot [...]
The substrate that you use in your aquarium will become a vital part of your aqua eco-system. Its purpose is much broader than simply making the tank look nice. It also works to help the filter by creating a place for beneficial bacteria to build up, it acts as a safe place for any burrowing [...]
The IceCap Gyre 3K update came at us a little under the radar but as a pleasant surprise. Last week we installed a second IceCap 3K on one of our farm tanks to increase flow and get things growing faster. Upon opening the Gyre 3K box we spied an entirely different controller. What is this [...]
The joys of moving a big tank into the basement of my friend Rico's Aquarium. Have you moved big tanks? What are some good tips you can share? Music: Tracks: “Low Rider” Artist: David Cutter Music (http://www.davidcuttermusic.co.uk) License Terms: Paid License Tracks: “Faster Does It” [...]
A Butterflyfish in a reef tank? Surely you jest. You see them all the time in videos and photos of natural reefs but fish in this family are typically housed in fish only with live rock (FOWLR) tanks due to their propensity to nip at corals. However, there are a few exceptions, including the [...]
From time to time we like to showcase high end aquariums and describing this gem as high end is an understatement if there ever was one. Kyle Elder is a designer and acrylic fabricator and we are pleased to share some of his handy work with you. Keep reading below to learn more about his awesome [...]