I’ve had the wav power heads for about two months now so I thought it a fair time to write up a review. First I must say you need an apex controller in order to use these puppies. Previously to owning these power heads I had two MP40’s so I will be comparing the wav to them. I got to… [Read More]
This is what you will receive in the kit minus the calcium test. I had to purchase that separately cause at MACNA they did not have the Marine kit available. The App will keep track of all your tests as long as you save them, you can look back and see the difference in changes. These are just some of… [Read More]
Today I will be showcasing the all new Vectra L1 DC pump by ecotech marine. I got to see this at Macna 2015 and I got to say I was impressed enough to preorder it. I got mine from Vectra L1 DC pump for $449 with free shipping. This pump might be a bit overkill for my 90 gallon tank but… [Read More]
What do all algae (and cyano too) need to survive? Nutrients. What are nutrients? Ammonia/ammonium, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate and urea are the major ones. Which ones cause most of the algae in your tank? These same ones. Why can’t you just remove these nutrients and eliminate all the algae in your tank? Because these nutrients are the result of the… [Read More]
Bubble Magus Curve Skimmers are a new design of skimmer in which the body of the skimmer is arranged in a whine glass shape. This helps the curve protein skimmer perform better than traditional body styles. They range in price from $199 to $399 and are available from online retailers like this. CURVE 5 (140G) Pump: Bubble Magus ROCK –… [Read More]
Have a Red Sea Max 130/130D, all in one? Red Sea has redesigned the pumps in these tanks. Previously this tank required 2 small replacement pump to handle the main flow of the system. Not anymore. Red Sea designed a single pump that now replaces BOTH of the S-980’s. You now only need one pump to replace both the older… [Read More]
An inexpensive aquarium chiller would be difficult to get especially if you are going to use them regularly as the cheaper ones will not sustain longer. The expensive ones you might not want to buy so there is also a way to create an aquarium chiller at home with quick and inexpensive appliances. Here is a rather… [Read More]
In reef tanks along with other equipments like lighting and water pumps, we also install heaters to raise the temperature enough to get going and the lights used are also of high intensity so there is a probability that water temperature might raise more than necessary and to the extent of cutting down oxygen supply in the… [Read More]
For all reef tank enthusiasts here comes the clarification to frequently asked questions on sand bed for reef tank. The substrate part of the tank is not to left undecided when it comes to establishing a new tank. Live sand and dry sand are usually the confusing part for most newbie. The only difference between the two… [Read More]
Are you an avid aquarium hobbyist with young children that show curiosity but your set up is not suitable to let them become too involved? The answer could be to give them their own little tank with decor that will interest them and keep them amused. There are a number of themed tanks on the market suitable from the tiny… [Read More]