Aquatop UV Sterilizing Pump with UVP9 and 9W UV is no ordinary name in the field of aquarium keeping. People who have tried it know well that it gives what it promises. For those who have yet to try, here is a short analysis. Not a new problem for folks who have been in the hobby of… [Read More]
Along with the concern for temperature, water and feeding of the plants and fishes in your fad for reef-keeping, another very important factor is suitably lighting the aquarium. Most people do not pay heed to this issue while beginning on their hobby. Ignorance leads to ruin of your long-wished for corals and invertebrates. Too high intensity of lightning can scare… [Read More]
Any dedicated DIYer will tell you that there is no greater joy in the world than building your own stuff with your own hands; it’s a treat to see your dreams take form from your labor and the satisfaction of fulfilling your objective is one of pure achievement. Another important factor that most people will neglect is that DIY also… [Read More]
Hello everybody! The Reefland blog is officially live. This is where we will be posting any news about the Reefland community, such as new additions to the forum, any contests we might have, upgrades, or whatever else we think of. We also might occasionally other stuff like industry news, marine aquarium care tips and tricks, any deals on marine aquarium… [Read More]
I’ve been up late tonight working on a solution for our forum search issue, as quite a few people have been complaining about not being able to find what they’re looking for. Since our vBulletin-powered forum search appears to not want to cooperate, I’ve cooked up a quick solution. To the left you will see a Google Search box. Since… [Read More]
Ever since we upgraded the forum’s software version to the latest (4.0), we lost a few things namely the Aquarium Log and the Reef Hobbyist Online magazine. The Aquarium Log has been mostly fixed thankfully, however getting the RHO articles back is another time-consuming and complicated process. We’ve started bringing them back, however they aren’t in order any longer. The… [Read More]
Reefland has recently launched a new sponsor partnership with Sealife Systems, which is a store offering a number of saltwater aquarium filtration products. Sealife Systems has designed many different aquarium products, including wet/dry filters, refugiums & sumps, protein skimmers, overflow units, and much more. Besides their wide and ever-growing list of products, which they back 100%, Sealife Systems also prides… [Read More]
Aquaripure has rejoined Reefland as a sponsor! Aquaripure has been in the specialized aquarium filter creation business since 2003. They have been constantly making new improvements to their filters since then, always increasing performance and cost effectiveness. They have designed several models of aquarium filters that are built for tanks of all sizes, ranging anywhere from 5 to 1,500 gallons,… [Read More]
Where I Think The Hobby Should Be Going By: Steven Pro I have had the pleasure recently to get out to a good number of local aquarium clubs. As part of these trips, inevitably, I get to visit the homes of some of the aquarists and view their displays. And, while I am truly grateful to talk to my fellow… [Read More]
Extra Extra!Variations on a Refugium: Installation Options By: Steven Pro I am an equipment junky. Don’t get that confused with a technology buff, though. I hate gadgets. I don’t use electronic probes to monitor my display’s pH, ORP, temperature, salinity, or anything else. A refractometer and simple colorimetric test kits work good enough for me. I don’t even use a… [Read More]