by ReefBum | Apr 2, 2016 | Corals, Reef, Science, Tanks
SPS Deep Dive – Tyree Red Dragon Limited edition corals generate a lot of buzz when released and the Tyree Red Dragon was at the top of the LE hit list a few years ago. Why did this coral grab so much attention? Well, it was unique due to its red/fuchsia color, white color polyps and growth pattern. The coral’s uniqueness and limited availability did translate into a very high price tag back then but today it is more readily available and can be had for a much more reasonable price. The Red Dragon is a deepwater Acropora with smooth skin, a low density of polyps and delicate, open branches. The coral requires good flow and does well in the middle part of the tank under by AquaNerd | Mar 27, 2016 | Reef, Science, Tanks
10 Gallon Tek Series Water Tank BioTek Marine has just released it’s new line of Tek Series Auto Top-Off Water tanks for your aquarium. These new elegantly US crafted water tanks are now available in the Tek Series Grey and Blue cast acrylic to complement the Tek series sumps. They are purposefully designed to match the Tek series sumps but they can easily be used alongside most any sump. Each model features an easy access port for the feed pump located on the back left corner. Additionally, positioned on the back right corner is a John Guest style push-in connector that accepts a water feed line. The 5 gallon model requires 1/4″ standard polyethylene water tubing while the 10 gallon Tek model requires 3/8″ tubing. Easily accessible by ReefBum | Mar 15, 2016 | Equipment, Opinion, Reef, Science, Tanks
Ok, today LED’s are all the rage so you may be wondering why I am doing a review of a metal halide fixture, especially one that has been around for a number of years. Well, here is the story…..and I am sticking to it. When I pondered what light fixture to use for my new 187 gallon tank I gave LEDs some serious consideration. I had been out of the hobby for a couple of years but I still followed all the latest news and trends, a sign of a true reef-aholic! Nonetheless, on the lighting front it was obvious manufacturers had shifted their efforts away from metal halides towards LEDs. This presented a dilemma since I have always used metal halides on my SPS dominant by AquaNerd | Mar 8, 2016 | Fish, Reef, Science, Tanks, Technology
Innovators and entrepreneurs are always busy finding ways to tweak, streamline and improve existing technologies. And while this kind of progress is most obvious in the world of computers, smart phones and cars, aquariums come with their fair share of gadgets too. If you love to stay up-to-date on the coolest new trends, here’s a look at some of the latest advancements in aquarium tech, from simple but effective gadgets to sophisticated sensors and machines. Mess-Free Feeding Feeding by hand is not hard, but it can be messy, especially if you are feeding your fish on the run and don’t have time to stop to wash the fishy smell off your hands before heading off to work. If this describes your life, you’d by AquaNerd | Mar 6, 2016 | Fish, Reef, Science, Tanks
“We have fish and reptile pets; our power inverter gives us the peace of mind to know that their tanks will still function properly and keep them safe even if the power goes out.” -Dale K., Libertyville, Illinois PART 1 Over the last five years, my wife and I have enjoyed having reptiles and fish as pets in our apartment. We live just outside of Chicago in a town called Libertyville, where, just like Chicago, we experience chilly winters and hot summers. The first time our power went out, we didn’t think much about our lizards and fish because the power came back on within 20 minutes. However, the next time it went out, we were running around trying to think of how to keep our lizards’
